Sales Supervisor, Amadeus, Ikechukwu Nwadialo; Sales Manager, Afrijet, Odafe Atumu; Key Account Manager, Lufthansa PHC, Chigozie Nnah; Managing Director, Finchglow Travels, Ezekiel Ikotun; B2B Manager, Finchglow Travels, Abiola Bakare at the recently concluded PPC Live event held in Port Harcourt.
Against a backdrop of foreign-exchange volatility, rising ticket prices, and shifting traveller behaviour, Finchglow Travels, brought together leading airlines, travel agencies, and trade partners in Port Harcourt for PartnerPlus Connect (PPC) Live.
This high-impact forum was designed to spark innovation, share practical tools, and accelerate recovery across Nigeria’s travel industry.
The event buzzed with energy as industry stakeholders tackled the big question: how to stay profitable and relevant while demand remains fragile. Conversations ranged from candid debates on forex pressures to bold ideas for diversifying revenue streams, showcasing the forum’s focus on actionable solutions and dialogue-driven growth.
Managing Director of Finchglow Travels, Mr. Ezekiel Ikotun, emphasised the platform’s goal of creating a space for airlines and agencies to exchange ideas, confront realities, and leave with practical solutions. “This goes beyond ticket sales, it’s a call for resilience and smarter growth across the entire travel value chain”, he said.
Speakers and participants highlighted the need for collaborative thinking as Nigeria’s aviation sector strives for a comprehensive post-pandemic recovery. Travel agents expressed concerns over depressed consumer demand, while airlines and consolidators explored ways to mitigate the impact of rising costs and currency pressures on customers.
B2B Manager at Finchglow Travels, Mr. Abiola Bakare, noted that forex volatility and high fares have redefined the market. “PPC Live gives us the space to listen to partners, understand their pain points, and co-create practical strategies”, he said.
The event examined emerging opportunities in humanitarian, diplomatic, and marine fares, value-added digital services, and data-driven distribution channels.
Finchglow Travels reinforced its commitment to supporting travel businesses beyond Nigeria’s commercial capital, championing capacity-building and innovative partnerships that drive economic growth across regions.
Ikotun added that events like PPC Live are about building an ecosystem where agencies, airlines, and travellers all benefit.
The next edition is scheduled to be held in Abuja, demonstrating Finchglow’s commitment to engaging stakeholders across Nigeria’s major travel hubs.