Nigeria has seen one of its most difficult years in 2022, with economic inflation and a sharp increase in currency exchange rates that increased the cost of travel.
In the middle of all of this, just a small number of carefully chosen travel agencies have maintained their dominance in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
This compilation has been carefully chosen through a variety of surveys, referrals, suggestions, and evaluations but is not affiliated with any of these organizations;
TRAVELBETA
Travelbeta.com Limited is a well-known online travel agency that provides services such as flight and hotel booking, as well as aid with visas, vacation packages, travel financing, protocol services, airport pickups, and other travel necessities. IATA-certified Travelbeta was incorporated in 2014. The Travelbeta Instalment Plan is a product offered by Travelbeta (TIP). With the help of this travel finance solution, customers can spread out their flexible travel payments, pay a 30% deposit to guarantee a flight fare, and then pay the remaining balance before their departure date. With its extensive social media presence and more than 500,000 followers across Instagram, Twitter, Tik-Tok, and YouTube, Travelbeta facilitates efficient and simple communication. All consumers will have exceptional travel experiences from Travelbeta, a customer-focused, reputable organization.
Website: www.travelbeta.com
QUANTUM TRAVELS
The third-largest travel management firm in the world, BCD Travel, is represented in Nigeria by Quantum Travels, one of the top travel agents in the nation. In Nigeria, Quantum Travels has more than 300 locations and is a reputable company. The firm has the benefit of serving clients’ travel requirements throughout 97 nations thanks to its global presence. Although its services also include making reservations for flights and hotels, arranging for passports and visas, and renting out vehicles, business travel management is where it is best known.
This company ranks among the top five highest in terms of monthly ticket bookings in Nigeria, where it also holds a sizable portion of the market.
BCD Travel, the third-largest travel management firm in the world, is well-known for its corporate travel management services and is present in more than 97 countries. In 2009, Quantum Travels began working with them. Through this partnership, it is able to ease travel, become BCD’s representative in Nigeria, and have a global footprint. Its specialty is assisting corporations with their travel objectives through her comprehensive service portfolio.
Quantum Travels has built strong relationships with numerous airlines and hotels on the local and worldwide fronts over the years to provide the best services imaginable. Our mission is to serve all travel needs of our corporate clients, travel partners, and walk-in clients. Corporate Travel, Flight and Hotel Reservations, Rentals and Transportation, Airline Ticket Bookings, Passport and Visa Arrangements are just a few of the services they offer.
Location: Dolphin Estate, 35 Corporation Drive, Lagos, Nigeria, 106104
Website: quantumtravels.com
TRAVELWINGS
With over 25 years of expertise, the largest online travel agency in Nigeria is Travelwings, which is situated in Dubai. It belongs to the renowned Satguru Travel Group. A leader in international travel, Satguru Travel is the parent firm. It has received numerous awards, including Nigeria’s Leading Travel Agency 2020 by WTA. With the convenience of online booking, Travelwings provides experienced knowledge and competent client services. Travel management, flights, vacations, activities, hotels, an online booking service, visa services, and vacation packages are just a few of the services offered.
Travelwings is located on the first floor of the Desiree Plaza, which is located across from the Colossus Lagos Hotel on Opebi Ikeja in Lagos, Nigeria.
Website:
www.travelwings.com.ng
WAKANOW LIMITED
The first online travel agency in Nigeria was launched in 2008 under the name Wakanow.com Limited. The business’s founder, Obinna Ekezie, successfully ran the travel agency up till 2019. According to reports, the corporation has roughly 10% of the market in Nigeria, which is a sizable market share. It now has the third-highest number of flight reservations in the nation. Its offerings include flight booking, customized travel packages, visa assistance, travel financing, and hotel reservations.
The business also provides financing options with flexible travel payment schedules, allowing customers to pay 25% up front and schedule the remaining installments. In 2013, the Tony Elumelu Foundation in collaboration with the UK-based All-world Networks named Wakanow as one of the fastest-growing online businesses in Nigeria.
Wakanow is located at Elegushi Beach Road, Plot 8. Lekki, Ikate Roundabout, Lagos, Nigeria
Website:
www.wakanow.com/en-ng
TOUCHDOWN TRAVELS
The official GlobalStar representative in Nigeria is Touchdown Travels Limited. Despite having an IATA license since 1993, it didn’t begin representing GlobalStar until 2012. The agency provides services for making reservations and booking flights as well as planning excursions and vacation itineraries. Dayo Adeola, who serves as both the organization’s CEO and Managing Director, founded the agency.
The majority of the nation’s operational airlines, as well as organizations in the sector, have recognized Touchdown as the leading agency in terms of market share. The firm, which has its main office in Lagos, is located inside certain prestigious corporations and operates travel desks (out-posts) staffed by its employees. Abuja is also home to a branch of it.
TRAVELSTART
Another well-known internet travel firm, Travelstart, has operations all throughout Africa and is based in Cape Town. Customers can use the web platform to organize their schedule for a vacation or business trip as well as book flights across all of Africa and other continents. Along with making airline arrangements, the firm also makes hotel and rental car arrangements that are affordable for the traveler.
Processing of visas and travel insurance are also handled by Travelstart. Stephan Ekbergh started the business in Sweden, but it now has operations in Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Egypt, Kenya, and the UAE. Utilizing its global network and recognized brand all over the continent, Travelstart has also gotten a piece of the Nigerian market.
FINCHGLOW
For more than 13 years, Finchglow has been in operation. It is dedicated to professionalism and hard work, and it specializes in providing organizations and individuals with top-notch travel solutions through the use of cutting-edge technology manned by competent staff who can handle bookings for tickets, protocol services, visa services, vacation packages, hotel reservations, travel insurance, etc.
By providing more than the typical travel agency, Finchglow Travels has won numerous awards, including the title of “Best Travel Agency in Nigeria” at the Nigeria Travel Week Balearica Awards. Finchglow Holidays, a division of the business, provides destination management services, such as vacation and tour packages, MICE, and other things. Because we sell the world to you on your terms, working with Finchglow is always a pleasure.
In Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, at 25, Ademola Street, off Awolowo Road, is where you can find Finchglow.
Website:
www.finchglowtravels.com
MAYFAIR
IATA-accredited Mayfair Travels and Tours is a well-known and top-tier travel company in Nigeria. The company provides numerous promotions, sales promotions, and frequent flyer programs. Travel consultation, itinerary planning, reservations on IATA airlines, worldwide network, pre-paid ticket advice, and hotel reservations are among the services it offers. On most airlines across the world, special requests can be made, such as for special meals, wheelchairs, meet and greets, etc. facilitating the return of tickets
programs for frequent travelers (i.e. Management of Mileage on various Airlines for customers). Shop 2A, Block A Annex, Eko Court Complex, Kofo Abayomi St, Victoria Island 234101, Lagos, Nigeria is where you can find Mayfair.
Website:
www.mayfairtravel.net
CITY TRAVELS
If the majority of your vacation will be for tourism, City Travels and Tours is one of the travel agencies you should take into account. The business provides travel services, including reservations and bookings, vacations, cruises, consultations, and choice of destination and lodging.
The organization has a solid network with key stakeholders in the continent-wide tourist industry and is registered with both NANTA and IATA. Among the more than 1500 registered travel firms in the nation, City Travels and Tours is frequently rated in the top 10.
DEES TRAVELS
In 2000, Dees Travels & Tour Limited was established, and that same year, it also became an IATA member. It covers travel arrangements for individual and group trips, visa application, travel insurance, hotel bookings internationally, chauffeur/car hiring, and protocol services at airports in addition to booking domestic and international flights.
The agency ranks fifth in terms of market share and monthly ticket sales, per statistics from airline operators.
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