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TOURISM

FG to partner FTAN to host 2018 African Tourism Ministers conference The Gaurdian
The Federal Government said it would partner with the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) and other stakeholders in hosting of the African Tourism Ministers in June 2018. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja, when a delegation of FTAN led by its National Chairman, Alhaji Kareem Rabo paid him a courtesy call.e…Read more>>

Egypt hopes discovery of ancient tombs will spark tourism revival Construction Review Online
Egypt yesterday announced the discovery of two small tombs in the southern city of Luxor that date back some 3,500 years amid hopes it will help the country’s efforts to revive its ailing tourism sector. The tombs, located on the west bank of the river Nile in a cemetery for noblemen and top officials, are the latest discovery in the city famed for its temples and tombs spanning different dynasties of ancient Egyptian history… Read more>>