Of Air Travel and Tourism Development
Aviation is always seen as a means of tourism development, as the fact resurfaced this week during the Akwaaba African Travel market, where experts highlighted the need for tourism growth
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market held in Lagos, Nigeria, from September 13-15, 2026, brought together aviation and tourism experts to discuss strategies for boosting tourism development and intra-African travel. Key topics included promoting enhanced intra-African travel, regional tourism integration, and domestic tourism development.
Experts emphasized the importance of improving air access, reducing airfares, and building better transport networks to reduce reliance on international tourist arrivals. The meeting also highlighted the positive impact of eased visa requirements, such as Kenya's removal of visa restrictions for Nigerian travelers, and urged more African countries to adopt similar policies under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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