Akwaaba African Travel Market kicks off Sunday
The 21st edition of the Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold from September 14 to 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with Air Peace, Lagos State, the Gambia, Wakanow, and Interswitch announced as key partners. Akwaaba, recognised as West Africa’s only international travel and tourism exhibition and one of the largest on […]
The 21st edition of the Akwaaba African Travel Market will hold from September 14 to 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with Air Peace, Lagos State, the Gambia, Wakanow, and Interswitch announced as key partners.
Akwaaba, recognised as West Africa’s only international travel and tourism exhibition and one of the largest on the continent, has grown into a platform that promotes intra-African travel, trade, and cultural exchange. Organisers say this year’s edition will be historic, hosting the highest collection of airlines at any travel expo in Africa and further reinforcing Lagos as a hub for aviation connectivity and business partnerships.
More than 3,000 participants are expected, including tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, insurance firms, logistics providers, government representatives, international buyers, and industry professionals. In addition, the 5th Chinet Aviacargo Conference will run alongside the exhibition, creating synergy between tourism promotion and air cargo development.
The programme has been designed to deliver both business opportunities and cultural experiences.
Speaking ahead of the event, the organisers described Akwaaba as “the melting pot of Africa’s tourism, aviation, and hospitality industries.” They added: “With strong partnerships from leading players such as Air Peace, Lagos State, Gambia, Wakanow, and Interswitch, this edition will once again showcase Africa’s potential as the world’s next tourism frontier.”
They further noted that Akwaaba has consistently attracted top African destinations, global travel brands, and industry leaders, providing opportunities for networking, business development, cultural promotion, and knowledge exchange. “Since inception, Akwaaba has positioned Lagos as a leading hub for tourism and business in Africa, and this year we are building on that foundation to deliver even greater impact,” the statement added.
The 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market is expected to provide a platform for airlines, hospitality providers, and local entrepreneurs to expand opportunities while cementing Africa’s place in the global tourism industry.