The African Travel Commission (ATC), Africa’s oldest pan-African non-profit travel and tourism organisation, has announced the Inaugural African Travel Commission Tourism Summit and Exhibition, which will be taking place at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria from February 11 to February 12, 2026.
Under the theme “Accelerating Africa’s Tourism Growth through Innovation, Partnerships and Sustainable Investments,” the two-day event will gather tourism ministers, aviation leaders, investors, development partners, and media to explore strategies for advancing Africa’s tourism and travel economy.
In a statement,
ATC Executive Director, the Summit, Lucky Onoriode George, said the event
will serve as a continental platform for policy dialogue, collaboration and investment promotion, unlocking Africa’s vast tourism and hospitality potential.
“Africa’s tourism industry stands at a defining moment. The ATC Summit will unite public and private stakeholders to reimagine the continent’s tourism narrative, anchored on innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships,” he said.
The organisers said
African Travel Commission which is being
organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and supported by regional and international tourism institutions will feature:
Roundtables on Tourism, Aviation, and Sustainable Investment
B2B Exhibition Marketplace connecting destinations, airlines, and investors
Capacity-building Workshops for travel professionals and SMEs
Networking Gala and Awards Night recognising excellence in African tourism and aviation
Investment Pitch Sessions for tourism and hospitality projects
“The ATC, headquartered in Accra, Ghana has championed continental tourism advocacy for over two decades, promoting intra-African travel, policy coordination, and destination marketing to position Africa as a unified global tourism region.
“The Lagos summit will mark a historic milestone, uniting Anglophone and Francophone Africa in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the statement also stated.
ATC invites corporate sponsorships and partnerships in Platinum, Gold, and Silver categories, offering extensive visibility and engagement opportunities.
Official media coverage will be led by eTurboNews (eTN), ATC’s International Media Partner, alongside leading African and global media outlets.
