Although the Ghanaians have been at the this particular travel exhibition right from inception, and their participation has not been marked by the choice of a Ghanaian word as name of the fair, government of the West African country has lent its support through participation of its Tourism Minister.

Entering its third edition this year, the West African Travel Fair, better known as Akwaaba will be visited by Ghana’s most popular hotel which holds a lot of attraction for Nigerians, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. It is a sure favourite hotel for Nigerians visiting Ghana.

The participation of the hotel at the fair which holds in Lagos between October 27 and November 2 will evoke fond memories in many Nigerians and offer the hotel an opportunity to meet and renew commitment to its teeming customers and clients.

According to the Chief Marketing Officer for the Golden beach Hotels owners of the hotel “Akwaaba Travel Market offers us an opportunity to meet with our most charming clients in Nigeria. We are grateful for the patronage they have given to our hotels. We are happy to be associated with Nigeria because we play host to almost every Nigerian personality who visits Ghana. We invite all our clients and all those who wish to visit Ghana anytime soon to meet us at the Akwaaba Expo at Eko Hotel on October 27th and 28th.”

La palm is one the four hotels that make up the Golden Beach Hotels. The Elmina Beach Resort near the famous slave castle is also a popular destination for most visitors to Ghana, The Busua Beach resort is very popular amongst honey mooners, as its pristine beaches evokes romantic feelings.

The Golden Beach Hotels is one of the leading hospitality groups in West Africa and is indigenous to Ghana.

The best Casino in West Africa La Palm Casino will also be in Lagos with the four hotels to meet with one of their most important client populations-Nigerians.

Akwaaba Travel Market is the only travel exhibition in West Africa and is organised by ATQ magazine.

Akwaaba was recently adopted by the Federal Government of Nigeria as the official expo for Nigeria.

About 10 countries will be showcasing their tourism products at Akwaaba. Lagos state and Delta leads over 15 states that have registered to participate in the 2007 Akwaaba Travel Market.

Domestic Airlines along with their foreign counterparts are all lined up for the only version of WTM available in Nigeria. NTDC, Eko Hotels and Suites, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Protea Hotels and Golden Beach Hotels Ghana are the sponsors of the event.

Via This Day