Finchglow Travels Unites Travel Industry Leaders Together For PPC Live In Port Harcourt
Leading brand Finchglow Travels, through its PartnerPlus Connect initiative, convened travel professionals, airline representatives and industry stakeholders in Port Harcourt on the 23rd of October for PPC Live, an industry engagement focused on Winning with AI, NDC and Smarter Airline Retailing.
At the centre of PPC Live was a recognition that the travel industry is evolving beyond traditional ways of selling and distributing airline products.
Artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities for business operations and customer engagement, and for travel agencies, these developments present both opportunities and questions: How can businesses adapt? What do these changes mean for their commercial relationships with airlines? And how can travel professionals remain competitive as distribution models continue to evolve?
Speaking on the importance of technology adoption across the travel ecosystem, Ezekiel Ikotun, Managing Director of Finchglow Travels, explained that improving the knowledge and capabilities of travel agencies would ultimately translate into better service for travellers.
He noted that Finchglow Travels operates within a wider distribution network, making airline products available to other travel agencies, and that equipping these agencies with better industry knowledge, technology and business capabilities is essential to improving the experience delivered to the end customer.
Ikotun added that Finchglow Travels is working on developing a more robust technological framework to improve access to travel products and services, simplify business processes and support greater automation across its ecosystem.
He continued that the growing influence of artificial intelligence makes it increasingly important for travel businesses to understand and adopt technologies that can strengthen their operations and commercial performance.
The PPC live event featured contributions from professionals with experience across airline sales, operations, travel distribution and business leadership.
Representing Lufthansa German Airlines, Chigozie Nnah, Account Manager, brought insights from his experience managing travel agency and corporate accounts across Port Harcourt and South Eastern Nigeria, including commercial negotiations, sales opportunities and account performance.
Abdulraham Adamu, an aviation operations professional at Air Peace, brought an operational perspective shaped by years of experience in passenger services, flight turnaround coordination, station management, training and network expansion.
From the travel technology and distribution space, Ikechukwu Nwadialo, Sales Manager at Amadeus Marketing Nigeria Limited, contributed perspectives informed by more than two decades of experience across airline sales, travel distribution, corporate travel and digital transformation, including GDS, NDC, APIs and online travel solutions.
Providing a leadership perspective on the business implications of industry change, Ezekiel Ikotun then brought attention to the role of strategic leadership, technology adoption, operational discipline and commercial execution in building sustainable travel businesses.
PPC Live was made possible through the participation and support of industry partners whose expertise and contributions continue to influence the travel ecosystem.
Lufthansa, Amadeus, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace participated as confirmed partners, bringing perspectives from across the airline and travel technology landscape. Qatar Airways supported the event as its Supporting Partner.
Speaking at the engagement, Firiehiwot Mekonnen, Country Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, commended Finchglow Travels for creating a platform that brought airline representatives and travel agencies together for direct engagement.
She acknowledged the support expressed by travel agencies in the region and welcomed the airline’s expansion into Port Harcourt, its fifth destination in Nigeria.
PPC Live was an opportunity for travel professionals to engage directly with industry representatives, exchange experiences, ask questions and build relationships.
Through PartnerPlus Connect, Finchglow Travels continues to create opportunities for engagement, knowledge-sharing and stronger relationships across the travel trade.
Finchglow Travels is Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator providing comprehensive travel solutions to individuals, corporate organisations and travel trade partners. With a strong focus on customer experience, service excellence and strategic industry partnerships, the company delivers tailored travel services designed to meet the evolving needs of travellers and businesses. Through its commitment to innovation, operational excellence and the growth of the travel and tourism industry, Finchglow Travels continues to strengthen its position within Nigeria’s travel sector and the wider African market.
