The Akwaaba African Travel Market (ATTM) stands out as West Africa’s premier international travel and tourism exhibition.
Recognized for its commitment to fostering connections across various sectors, it continues to shape the landscape of intra-African travel, trade, and cultural exchange.
The 21st edition of this much-anticipated event will take place from September 14 to 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.
This year’s event is set to feature an impressive lineup of key partners. Lagos State Government, Air Peace, Gambia, Wakanow, and Interswitch have been confirmed as major stakeholders.
Their involvement further underscores the growing importance of the event in the African tourism and aviation industries.
The strategic collaborations between these players are expected to create a dynamic platform for showcasing Africa’s potential as a leading global tourism destination.
The Akwaaba African Travel Market is positioned as a significant melting pot for the tourism, aviation, and hospitality industries. With the support of these key partners, the 21st edition promises to provide valuable insights and opportunities for attendees.
It will not only highlight the richness of African tourism but also serve as a springboard for fostering business connections and aviation partnerships across the continent.
The synergy between major airlines, government entities, tourism boards, and private sector companies will reinforce Lagos’s position as a hub for both aviation connectivity and tourism on the continent.
One of the standout features of this edition of the Akwaaba African Travel Market is its record-breaking nature.
This year’s event will host the largest collection of airlinesseen at any travel exhibition in Africa, making it a historic occasion.
This milestone underscores the growing importance of the market as an aviation nexus in the region and provides airlines with unique opportunities for networking, collaboration, and expansion.
The exhibition is expected to attract over 3,000 participants, including representatives from tourism boards, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, insurance firms, logistics companies, and government representatives. Industry professionals and international buyers will also be in attendance, reinforcing the global significance of the event.
