DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

WALK FOR LOVE AFRICA SUMMIT 2024 HIGHLIGHTS URGENT NEED FOR INTRA-AFRICA TRAVEL CONNECTIVITY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


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Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 Highlights Urgent Need for Intra-Africa Travel Connectivity


Lagos, Nigeria - March 28, 2024 - The Radisson Blu Ikeja, Lagos played host to the esteemed Walk For Love Africa Summit 2024 on Thursday, March 28, 2024, where stakeholders convened to address the critical issue of intra-Africa travel connectivity. Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun, emphasizing the continent's aviation challenges, quoted, "Africa is the least connected region by air in the world."


Under the distinguished theme of "Intra-Africa Travel and Tourism Ecosystem," the summit convened an array of industry experts, government officials, and stakeholders. The keynote address by Hon. Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, underscored the imperative of initiatives such as the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in unlocking Africa's tourism potential.


Founder of Walk For Love Africa, Toni Ukachukwu, expressed gratitude to attendees and emphasized the summit's commitment to promoting intra-Africa travel and tourism collaboration. The panel discussion moderated by Tayo Orisadare, Director of Government Affairs (Ministry of Tourism), Green Africa, delved into lowering barriers to migration, tourism, and trade within Africa. Panelists including Paola Pace (Dep. Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration), Susan Akporiaye (President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies), Ademola Sanya (President, SKAL Lagos), and Cuthbert Ncube (Chairman, Africa Tourism Board) discussed practical measures to facilitate seamless intra-Africa travel and promote economic integration.


The summit concluded with a resounding call to action, urging continued collaboration and cooperation in realizing the continent's tourism potential. As participants departed with renewed determination, they carried forward the spirit of love, unity, and hope for a brighter future for Africa.


Chindaya Ahmadu 

Director Press

Min.of Tourism/Min. Of Arts,Culture,and Creative Economy.

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