The Lagos Tourism Summit brings stakeholders together to unlock opportunities, boost collaboration, and promote a safe, investment-friendly tourism landscape

The Lagos Tourism Summit convened on Thursday, bringing together stakeholders from tourism, hospitality, creative industries, and regulatory agencies to discuss strategies for unlocking the state’s tourism potential.

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Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC), the summit carried the theme, “Unlocking the Potential and Opportunities of Lagos Tourism: Collaboration and Partnership for A Greater Lagos.”

Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, highlighted Lagos’ rich cultural mosaic and emphasised the need for collaboration to position the state as a globally competitive tourism destination.

“The continued growth of Lagos as a top destination for leisure, business, and cultural experiences requires strategic partnerships across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors,” she said.

Safety was a key focus, with the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) outlining its “Four Es of Safety”—Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Evaluation—to ensure secure hospitality and recreational spaces during the festive season.

Lagos Ferry Services also announced plans to scale up waterways mobility, including a pilot Water Taxi Initiative connecting Ibeju-Lekki-Epe-Victoria Island, enhancing safety and easing traffic congestion.

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Panels and discussions at the summit allowed stakeholders to share insights and propose solutions to challenges facing the tourism and creative economy sectors, reinforcing the collective effort needed for sustainable growth.