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NIHOTOUR Gears Up For World Gastronomy Day, Hosts Cooking, Essay Competitions

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5 years ago

February 1, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is gearing up for a successful hosting of the United Nations World Sustainable Gastronomy Day 2022, the second edition in the country scheduled for Saturday, 18th June 2022 at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja.

In a press statement issued by Director, Media And Public Relations, Ahmed Mohammed Sule revealed that NIHOTOUR Director-General Nura Sani Kangiwa said the 2022 edition of the event which promises to be educative and entertaining, is loaded with a series of culinary activities to justify the objectives for the observance of the Day and seeks to promote the art of food preparation and consumption by different cultures in a sustainable manner.

According to the statement, the Sustainable Gastronomy Day event is expected to attract thousands of visitors and participation by various Catering Schools, Food Vendors, Popular Eateries and leading Hospitality and Beverage Brands, Secondary Schools offering Tourism subjects and exhibitions by NIHOTOUR Hospitality Department as well as a culinary display by Embassies and Diplomatic Missions in Nigeria.

“Gastronomy, which is a cultural expression of nations through their food choices, sources of ingredients and types of cuisines that thrives in culturally rich destinations like Nigeria as the most competitive Gastronomy tourist destination in Africa, is celebrated on the 18th of June every year following the December 21st, 2016 United Nations General Assembly, Resolution 71/246 which adopted and declared that the 18th June of every year is observed as a Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

“The Concept of Sustainable Gastronomy which seeks to promote cultural cuisines and sustainable diets, compels hospitality service providers and ‘food tourists’ to focus on the variety and benefits of native ingredients in local cuisines as well as enhance sustainable production, consumption and to highlight humanity’s variety of food systems, was first observed in 2017, making this year’s observance the sixth globally, and the second in Nigeria, with NIHOTOUR as the nation’s apex public Agency responsible for training, research and regulation of professional practice in the Travel-Tourism and Hospitality industry, championing the successful hosting of the event in 2021.

According to a report made available to the press, quite a number of activities are being lined up for the celebration of the 2022 edition which includes a cooking competition among Catering Schools in FCT, an Essay writing challenge for Secondary Schools offering Tourism as well as a spotlight on leading hospitality brands and tourism business operators in Nigeria.

The event also offers a remarkable opportunity for Embassies and Diplomatic Missions in Nigeria to exhibit the traditional cuisines of their respective countries by showcasing, sharing, educating, and informing the world of their rich diversity in food and beverages.

Activities of the observance day will be rounded up in the evening with a live musical performance by leading Nigerian artists during which prizes will be distributed to winners of the Cooking and Essay Writing Competitions.

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Emirates Holidays Unveils Thailand Pass with Up to 40% Savings

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1 week ago

October 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Emirates Holidays has introduced the Thailand Pass, offering travellers exclusive discounts and complimentary benefits across shopping, dining, leisure and tourist attractions in Thailand.

The initiative provides Emirates Holidays customers travelling to Thailand with savings of up to 40 per cent, with no minimum spending requirement, alongside special offers designed to enhance their holiday experience.

Under the programme, customers can redeem shopping and dining vouchers at 14 participating malls across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Krabi and Chiang Mai. To access the benefits, travellers are required to present their vouchers and a copy of their passports at participating outlets to collect their Welcome Packages.

The Thailand Pass also includes complimentary shuttle services between centralwOrld and Central Village Bangkok, as well as free VIP lounge access at both locations.

Beyond shopping and dining, customers can enjoy Buy One, Get One Free offers on selected attractions and experiences across Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Participating brands include Playsquare Laser Tag, Playmondo, Swensen’s, Auntie Anne’s, Aquaria Phuket, OTO Playpark and Monowheel.

The package also offers an additional five per cent discount on Karmakamet wellness products.

The launch comes as Thailand continues to attract Emirates Holidays customers, with bookings increasing by 10 per cent year-on-year, according to the company.

The initiative further strengthens Emirates’ presence in the Southeast Asian destination. The airline recently deployed its Airbus A350 aircraft to Phuket and currently operates retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy cabins on services to Bangkok.

Emirates operates 49 weekly flights to Thailand, reflecting sustained demand for the destination and supporting the introduction of additional holiday benefits.

The Thailand Pass applies to eligible package bookings made until March 31, 2027. Customers can secure their holidays with a deposit and benefit from a flexible cancellation policy, providing additional time to arrange visas where necessary or make changes to their travel plans.

The offer is available to Emirates Holidays customers booking from selected markets, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom’s neighbouring European markets and other participating countries.

Further information, including eligibility requirements and terms and conditions, is available at Emirates Holidays Thailand.

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