Ikechi Uko, a well-known tourism personality and press guru from Nigeria, met with Alain St.Ange, the former Minister of Tourism from Seychelles, in Ghana. The meeting, held during the 6th ACCRA WEIZO event of 2023, provided an opportunity for the two industry experts to explore avenues of collaboration and discuss the promotion of tourism in Africa.
During their meeting in Accra, Alain St.Ange, who now leads his own consultancy firm, Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy, engaged in discussions with Ikechi Uko about the upcoming 6th ACCRA WEIZO event scheduled for May 26, 2023. The event, organized by the Akwaaba African Travel Market in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, aims to highlight Africa as a significant source market for tourism.
Driving Tourism Growth through Collaboration
Recognizing each other’s expertise and capabilities in the tourism sector, Alain St.Ange and Ikechi Uko explored ways to support and collaborate on various tourism projects and consultancies. They acknowledged that pooling their resources and leveraging their unique strengths would lead to mutual success.
Alain St.Ange, known for his insightful contributions as a speaker on tourism platforms and his consultancies for tourism boards and marketing departments, emphasized the potential of combining forces with Ikechi Uko. Likewise, Ikechi Uko, renowned as Nigeria’s Tourism Personality and Press Guru, expressed his eagerness to work with Alain St.Ange, recognizing the wealth of experience and knowledge they could bring to their joint endeavors.
ACCRA WEIZO: Fostering Seamless Travel and Regional Exploration
ACCRA WEIZO has grown to become one of the most prominent travel events in Ghana, with a specific focus on facilitating seamless travel in West Africa and encouraging West Africans to explore their own region. Despite being home to over 400 million people and boasting rich cultural heritage and tourist attractions, West Africa receives a relatively low number of tourists compared to other regions on the continent.
The event serves as a platform for stimulating discussions on promoting travel across borders within Africa, particularly in West Africa, and liberalizing movement within the region. By addressing these challenges, ACCRA WEIZO aims to unlock the potential of West Africa’s outbound travelers and boost tourism growth in the region.
As Africa continues to develop its tourism potential, partnerships and collaborations among industry leaders like Ikechi Uko and Alain St.Ange will play a crucial role in driving sustainable tourism growth and positioning the continent as an attractive destination for global travelers.
