In a sideline interview at the Akwaaba African Travel Market, which took place at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Mr. Awomoyi Ayodeji, the Principal Executive of Flyzone, revealed that Flyzone Tourism is spearheading initiatives aimed at simplifying visa processing and linking Nigerian travel agents with international tourism boards to revolutionise the travel industry in Nigeria. He credited the firm’s achievements to its robust connections with various tourism boards globally. This groundbreaking strategy is creating remarkable opportunities for agents nationwide, improving their services and fostering relationships with global partners.
Ayodeji reports that since its establishment in 2018, Flyzone has become a reliable ally for travel agents in Nigeria, streamlining the visa application process and broadening its offerings via franchise collaborations in locations such as Kenya and Dubai. They owe their achievements to their extensive connections with tourism boards worldwide. They have more than 8,900 travel agents recorded in their system and are constantly growing that number. Their collaborations have allowed them to set up operations in both Dubai and Kenya, ensuring more efficient services for Nigerian agents.
Openness and reliability contribute to the firm’s success.
They are establishing collaborations with governmental entities to secure wider backing for their offerings. Currently, they are partnering with governments. They began in Enugu and are extending their efforts to cities such as Kano. Their primary focus is visa processing, as adhering to their speciality fosters trust. They aim to provide what they understand and where they thrive. The foundation of the company approach lies in openness and reliability, which are vital factors contributing to the firm’s success in the bustling travel sector. Their commitment means they don’t promote services they can’t fulfil, so they concentrate on the primary skills.
He commended the impact of the Akwaaba African Travel Market on enhancing relationships in the travel sector. This event has become an essential venue for industry professionals to connect, exchange insights, and establish significant collaborations. He stated that connections are essential for any business. Akwaaba provides an ideal venue for hotels, airlines, travel agencies, and tour operators to network. One might possess an excellent product, but if it lacks visibility, it will remain in the shadows. Conversely, a product of inferior quality can excel with effective promotion.
Several tourism brands, embassies and travel operators were united.
As stated by Ayodeji, Akwaaba serves as a platform for connections and promotes teamwork among a range of tourism entities. This gathering unites numerous tourism brands, embassies, travel operators, and agents in a single venue. It has been crucial for Flyzone to form alliances that have facilitated its expansion. On the occasion, Ayodeji received accolades for his efforts in supporting the development of African youth. Recently, the ECOWAS Youth Council appointed him as an Ambassador, recognising his significant efforts in fostering youth Empowerment and leadership throughout the region.
Considering the significance of the award, he stated that this accolade speaks to his commitment and hard work in serving humanity. His passion for uplifting African youth and promoting their growth has always been strong. He views this accolade as a motivation to persist in his efforts to empower future leaders. By engaging with Flyzone and promoting youth initiatives, Ayodeji is reshaping the travel sector while also playing a significant role in the overall social and economic advancement of the area.
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While Flyzone is broadening its service offerings and strengthening ties with tourism agencies and governmental bodies, the firm is dedicated to transforming the travel sector in Nigeria. By prioritising its key capabilities, which include visa facilitation, relationship building, and trust development, it seeks to empower travel agents to excel in a challenging environment. Driven by a commitment to openness, reliability, and creativity, it is ideally suited to spearhead efforts in building a more integrated and effective travel sector in Nigeria and elsewhere.