NGD shines on global stage at International Maldives Travel Market

At a time when international travel has become more expensive for ordinary Nigerians, incorporating leisure travel with essential travel is a key option for the future.

This recently inspired NTT Global Destinations (NGD) and its subsidiary, Halaltours.ng, to participate in the 6th edition of the International Maldives Travel Market (IMTM), held between 8th and 9th October, 2023, in Male, capital of The
Maldives.

The IMTM is an annual event that seeks to showcase the various tourism and trade opportunities available in the Maldives to stakeholders from around the world.

This year, IMTM adopted the theme of World Tourism Day namely, Tourism and Green Investments and to highlight the tremendous contribution of tourism to economic and sustainable development.

At the 6th IMTM, Ms. Elizabeth Agboola, CEO and Founder of NGD, was a specially invited guest of the organisers and was the sole representative from West Africa, based on her extensive involvement in international tourism, promotion and destination marketing.

Ms. Agboola was also asked to deliver an address at the Opening Ceremony on 9th October.

NGD effectively used its presence at IMTM to underscore the tremendous
scope for tourism cooperation between Nigeria and the Maldives, as well as other international markets.

Given that Maldives is a Muslim country, there is ample room for enhanced cooperation with countries like Nigeria where more than 50% of the population is Muslim.

Ms Agboola, therefore encouraged participants at IMTM to explore the potential for Umrah-plus initiatives, to combine religious and leisure tourism.

She asserted that the possibilities are endless given the existing and diverse air connections between Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives.

The Maldives, has been the global tourism destination winner for three years in a row, because of the high quality of its tourism products and the tranquillity it offers.

Ultimately, combining your travel in a multi-destination context is an excellent way to travel affordably and visit more exciting locations.