PORT HARCOURT SET TO HOST SIX-DAY TOURISM CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL NIGERIA'S UNTAPPED POTENTIALS

PORT HARCOURT SET TO HOST SIX-DAY TOURISM CONFERENCE TO UNVEIL NIGERIA'S UNTAPPED POTENTIALS

Port Harcourt is gearing up to host a major national tourism gathering this November aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s rich, untapped tourism assets and driving strategic investment across the sector.

The Port Harcourt Tourism Conference 2026, scheduled to run for six days from November 17 to 22, 2026, will take place at the NUJ Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Organized by Encyclopedia Nigeria Limited in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Port Harcourt Branch, the event is themed “Exposing Hidden Tourism Potentials in Nigeria.”

The conference is billed to bring together key industry players, including tourism experts, investors, aviation stakeholders, fashion houses, hospitality operators, sports and entertainment outfits, blue economy specialists, advertisers, government representatives, and media practitioners.

According to the organizers, the event lineup includes:

• Day 1: Opening ceremony and expert-led discussions.

• Day 2: Roundtable discussions, networking sessions, and an investment forum.

• Day 3: Runway fashion show and continued networking.

• Day 4: Cultural food showcase featuring a Bole, Jollof Rice, and Native Soup Festival.

• Day 5: Tourism exhibitions.

• Days 1–6: Continuous exhibitions and entertainment performances throughout the duration of the event.

The conference comes as Port Harcourt intensifies efforts to position itself as a premier destination for leisure and commerce, anchored by plans to develop 42 key tourist sites across the state, including the historic Port Harcourt Tourist Beach.

Intending participants and exhibitors can register or inquire via telephone or WhatsApp at 08037058652 or 08111631774.