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Akwaaba African Travel Market

Name: Akwaaba African Travel Market
Start: 2027-09-05
End: 2027-09-07
Location: Lagos

Akwaaba African Travel Market is a 3-day travel exhibition held in Lagos, Nigeria. Recognized as a leading travel and tourism event in West Africa, its 23rd edition is scheduled for September 5-7, 2027.

Date: Sep 5-7, 2027
Location: Lagos
Status: Upcoming

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NG Upcoming

Akwaaba African Travel Market

Date: Sep 5-7, 2027
Location: Lagos

Travel Tourism Exhibition

Event summary

Highlights

Leading travel and tourism event in West Africa
Promotes intra-African travel and connections
Attracts over 3000 tourism professionals from over 20 African countries
Hosts the annual Africa Travel 100 Awards

Akwaaba African Travel Market is a prominent international travel fair in West Africa, dedicated to promoting intra-African travel and connecting Africans with each other. Over 22 years, the event has actively networked African tour operators, hospitality professionals, aviation industry members, and other travel professionals.

The exhibition is targeted primarily at Africans, showcasing Africa to African audiences. It attracts over 3000 tourism professionals from more than 20 African countries. Akwaaba has received an award of excellence from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) and the Nigerian Ministry of Tourism. Past attendees include several presidents and VIPs. The market also hosts annual events such as the Africa Travel 100 Awards, the African Medical Tourism Expo, and the West African Jollof Rice War.

Practical details

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