Adviser Onung Promotes AI for Nigeria's Tourism Growth
Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, the Honorary Special Adviser to Governor Umo Eno on Culture and Tourism and chairman of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), emphasized the critical role of a functional tourism sector in driving business, entertainment, and hospitality through technological innovations, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his World Tourism Day 2026 message, Onung urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry to embrace innovations and develop new skills to adapt to global trends.
He highlighted the significant transformation within the tourism industry and the necessity for stakeholders to remain relevant. Onung praised the contributions of various professionals in the sector and pointed out the tourism potential of Akwa Ibom State, advocating for the ARISE tourism agenda to leverage the state's cultural heritage and natural attractions.
He called for collective efforts to prepare the workforce for future demands, stressing the need for a smarter and more inclusive tourism sector.
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