Global InformationWanle Akinboboye information
Wanle Akinboboye | |
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 Akinboboye in 2015 | |
| Born | Wanle Akinboboye Lagos, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | St.Joseph College ,Kaduna State Polytechnic Nigeria ,Bowie State University and Florida International University USA. |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Continent Building Initiative, Founder, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort. |
| Known for | Founding and Leading the Continent Building Initiative |
| Website | http://wanleakinboboye.org |
Wanle Akinboboye (born 16 August 1958) is a Nigerian culture and tourism icon,[1] who owns the world's first African themed beach, forest and river resort- La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort.[2][3][4][5] In recent times, he has commissioned additional resorts in other destinations, such as in Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire,[6] Wolyta Soddo in Ethiopia and Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, Nigeria.[7] He created and produces the popular Mare Festival for Ondo State government.[8]
He is currently an Advisor to the African Union Economic Cultural and Social Council in Nigeria (AUECOSSOC) [9] Dr. Akinboboye has consulted for several state governments in Nigeria to develop their culture and tourism sectors.[10] He was the chief tourism adviser and consultant to the Ooni of Ile-Ife.[11] He is also the Tourism Ambassador for the Conference of World Mayors.[12]
- ^ "Wanle Akinboboye: Icon of Culture abd Tourism". Nigerian Films. 24 October 2007.
- ^ "La Campagne Tropicana Resort- Experience African Luxury". www.lacampagnetropicana.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "La Campagne Tropicana : Nature gift to man". Vanguard Newspaper. 14 January 2010.
- ^ "Resort Owners Unite". ThisDay News Paper. 3 April 2016.
- ^ "How Dr. Wanle Akinboboye Is Leading Tourism Development Across African Borders". Enterprise54. 9 May 2015.
- ^ "Cote d' Ivoire to tap Akinboboye's expertise for tourism development". The Guardian Newspaper. 22 April 2015.
- ^ "Koton Karfe agog for La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort". Tribune Newspaper. 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Nigeria: Ondo Begins Mare Festival Dec 11". All Africa. 30 November 2014.
- ^ "AU-ECOSOCC nominates Akinboboye as advisor on Agenda 2063". Tribune Online. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Nigeria: Ondo Tourism Re-Enacts Idanre Ana". All Africa. 10 April 2015.
- ^ "Ooni set to transform Ife to tourist destination". The Nation Newspaper. 9 January 2016.
- ^ "Nigerian holiday resort hosts best ever Easter package". E-turbo News. 14 April 2013.