Following the success of the first Medical Tourism Expo at the 18th Akwaaba African Travel Market in 2022 with the participation of Lagos State Ministry of Health, Turquaz Health Tourism, Turkish Airlines and Medical Park, the organisers of the event have announced further participation of Turquaz, Serenas and the Ankara Chamber of Commerce from Turkiye at the oncoming 19th edition scheduled to hold at Eko Hotels & Suites Convention Centre on September 3rd-5th 2023.

Participating in the 19th Akwaaba African Travel Market will be an excellent opportunity for Ankara to showcase its healthcare excellence, promote medical tourism, emphasise innovation, and offer delegates a hands-on experience of the city’s healthcare advancements. This participation will contribute to Ankara’s reputation as a premier destination for medical tourism and foster partnerships in the healthcare and travel sectors.

More hospitals from Turkiye and Ghana have also registered for the biggest travel expo in West Africa, as they will be joining other Hospitals from Nigeria and the Philippines at the event. Many hospitals and hospitality groups from Turkiye are also expected to grace the event.

Akwaaba African Travel Market is an international travel, tourism and hospitality event organised annually in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at businesses, investors, governments decision – makers and buyers in the industry, providing business opportunities, industry news and showcasing products in Africa and around the world.

This year’s event, which will be in partnership with the Turkish group Turquaz Serenas, would provide an excellent platform for networking with Health and Tourism Professionals.

The 3-Day travel expo will include Food Fair, Medical Tourism Expo, African Youth Tourism Bantaba and Destination Wedding Expo.

The event would be hosting foreign delegates from over 30 African countries, with participation from Turkey, Philippines and the diaspora. The 19th edition for the African Travel Market promises to be robust with participation of dignitaries and stakeholders in Africa and Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

Speaking on expectations from the oncoming travel expo, Amb. Ikechi Uko said the Health Ankara stand at the 19th Akwaaba African Travel Market would avail delegates a unique opportunity to explore the exceptional healthcare offerings of Ankara. “Discover the innovative strides being made in medical tourism and experience the future of healthcare firsthand.”

He revealed that an advance team from Turkiye were in Lagos earlier to assess the facilities at Eko Hotel and met with officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture. “They were received by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry at Alausa Ikeja.”