The DG of the Gambia Tourism Board - Abdoulie Hydara has confirmed that Nigeria is a very important market for Gambian tourism and the reason for its attendance at the Akwaaba trade fair every year.

Nigerians are known as high spenders and with the close proximity to the Gambia, the country has an opportunity to penetrate fully in the Nigerian market.

Many meetings are lined up during the Gambia's presence in Nigeria to showcase what the Gambia has to offer to Nigerians.

Due to the importance it puts in Nigeria, the Gambia tourism board will appoint a Destination Manager to represent the Gambia towards the promotion and marketing of destination Gambia in Nigeria.

The Gambia has lots of investment opportunities to offer to potential investors in Nigeria and the need to sell this among others In Nigeria.

With only four hours flights the Gambia is an ideal place for Nigerians. Facilities available in the Gambia are in line with what most Nigerian travellers want in a country like shopping, Honey Mooning, conferencing, unbeatable gastronomy, good and standard hotels to name a few.

The 2019 Akwaaba ATM will hold from 22 to 24 September at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. To register, send email to akwaabatravelmarket@yahoo.com or call +234 814 628 8455/+234 803 305 6095.