The Principal Executive of Flyzone Tourism, Awomoyi Ayodeji has been recognised as Travel Personality of the Year 2023.

The award, which was presented by the organisers of Africa Travel Market, Akwaaba, excited participants at the Akwaaba event held at the Eko Convention Centre.

Chairman Air Peace, Allen Onyema won the award in 2021.

This remarkable recognition serves as a testament to his exceptional achievements and contributions to the travel and tourism industry in Nigeria, particularly in the field of outbound travel.

Ayodeji was found worthy due to his unwavering dedication to excellence and innovative approach, as a trailblazer in the field of outbound travel.

Reacting to the award,  Ayodeji said: “I feel blessed and grateful to be recognised as one of the top 100 tourism personalities for 2023.”

Ayodeji noted that, aside from the award, he was at the expo to interact with travel agencies and other related tourism outfits, saying “I came to Akwaaba 2023 to see other travel agencies, airlines agencies, and also to interact with some of my partners.

“I have been attending Akwaaba Expo for the past four years now, and with this award, I will be encouraged to thrive more in tourism. I will use the opportunity to encourage travel agencies, bring innovations, and expand travel agencies’ horizons and I will continue to support travel agencies across Africa,” he stated.