LAGOS – As Emirates plans to return flight services to Nigeria on October 1, 2024 after two years of suspension, the airline has hosted trade partners in the country.
The airline in the workshop attended by key industry trade partners in Lagos, recently, showcased its latest products and services, as well as providing a destination update on Dubai.
A statement by Oluwatosin Mojeed, Deputy Manager, Client Services, JSP Communications, said that with key travel agents in attendance, the workshop demonstrated the importance of Nigeria on the airline’s vast global network.
Through interactive workshop sessions, the airline familiarised attendees with the products and services that would be available on the soon-to-resume flight to/from Lagos, empowering them to provide even better services to their customers.
The airline also highlighted its full-service offerings including gourmet and regionally-inspired dining, the award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ice, and the exceptional hospitality from its multinational cabin crew, the statement said.
Emirates Holidays, the airline’s tour operator arm, exhibited the curated holiday packages both to Dubai and other in-demand destinations such as the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and South Africa, in preparation to serve the pent-up travel demand from Nigeria.
Attendees also heard from key stakeholders representing Destination Dubai, to provide a macro view at what travellers could expect when travelling to and through the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) representatives offered a closer look at the abundance of tourism and trade opportunities in Dubai; the Dubai Stopover Experience team highlighted some of the must-see attractions and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) outlined the city as a leading medical tourism destination.
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Also, Dubai Visa Processing Centres provided a closer look at how to apply for UAE visas, both for tourists and those transiting the city.
The information packed sessions at the Emirates Airline Travel Agency Workshop demonstrated the airline’s commitment to reinstating seamless and premium travel between Nigeria, the UAE and beyond, powered by Emirates.
Commenting on its return, Paulos Legesse, Country Manager for Nigeria, Emirates said, its travel agency partners were necessary to the airline’s success.
According to him, the management had built strong and prosperous relationships over the years, driving greater tourism and travel links between Nigeria, the UAE and beyond with the travel partners.
He added: “As we prepare to restart operations to Lagos, this workshop was essential not just to showcase our world-class product and service to these important partners, but also to hear from the wider industry on the latest services that will suit customer demand, enabling us to better tailor our offering in Nigeria.
“We have exciting plans and can’t wait to add our industry-leading products and services to the Nigerian market from 1 October.”
Besides, Emirates has reinstated previous tier status levels for Skywards members to ensure continuation of earned benefits and recognition.
Skywards, Emirates award-winning loyalty programme, offers four tiers of membership – Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum – with each tier enabling exclusive privileges, including: complimentary seat selection, priority check-in and boarding, excess baggage allowance, lounge access, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet on-board.
