Events

Africa: Mike Chimezie, Founder Tourism Afrikania Wins Top 100 Tourism Personality in Nigeria Award

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3 years ago

March 28, 2024

The Founder of Tourism Afrikania, Mike Chimezie, has been listed as one of the top 100 Tourism Personalities in Nigeria.

Mike Chimezie is an astute and passionate Hospitality and Tourism Education Promoter. A graduate of Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Prestigious University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Mike serves as the Chief Editor, Diplomats Magazine; a sessional quarterly magazine for the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of the Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).

A vibrant Departmental Student’s President in his under graduate days, Mike currently run a Leisure and Tourism Management Masters Programme (in view) and have in his kitty several professional certifications and membership.

He is a Travel Agency Management Graduate at Aeroport College of Aviation and Travel Management, UNSDG Certified Member, Professional Member, Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria, Graduate Member, Nigeria Institute of Management, Trained Hospitality Distribution and Revenue Manager by Institute of Hospitality UK-Nigeria, a bonafide member of the FCT Tourism Volunteers Network, Member of Tourism and Hospitality Industries Thematic Group and a certified Human Resources Professional.

Mike is the Founder of Tourism Afrikania, a global Hospitality and Tourism Management brand that Promotes Hospitality and Tourism Education in Africa. He is a Nigerian from IMO State.

Chimezie Mike is the founder of Tourism Afrikania the Organizers of African Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (AHTES) an annual event whose 2024 theme is ‘Catalyzing Growth: Empowering Business Solutions through Hospitality and Tourism Education in Africa’ this event is set to hold on the 26th and 27th July, 2024 at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Convener of African Hospitality and Tourism Education Summit (AHTES) and Founder, Tourism Afrikania , Mr. Chimezie Mike.

AHTES 2024 is the gathering of scholars, industry experts, enthusiasts, students, hotels, travel and tourism companies, airlines, culinary schools, aviation schools and B2B entities, in the ever-evolving hospitality space.

Chimezie said the primary objective of AHTES is to drive business solutions in Africa through hospitality and tourism education.

The key focus areas of AHTES 2024 will be on Educational Empowerment; Industry Integration; Innovative Strategies; Global Perspectives and Entrepreneurial Mindset.

‘”AHTES 2024 will dive deep into pressing topics and emerging trends with industry experts and thought leaders on Tourism and Hospitality Education; its impacts to Economic Development in Africa”, Chimezie stated.

Chimezie stated further that AHTES is a forum for participants to gain practical insights and hands-on experience through interactive sessions and case studies.

AHTES 2024 has been officially endorsed by African Tourism Research Network; Association of Tourism and Hospitality Consultants in Nigeria (ATHCON); National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA); Travelscope Magazine; Ghana National Association of Tourism and Hospitality Students; Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) and Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN).

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Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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2 weeks ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.