L–R: Group Managing Director, Finchglow Holdings, Mr. Bankole Bernard; President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami; and Vice President, NANTA, Mr. Yinka Olapade, at the recently held NANTA Lagos Zone workshop.
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), has recently hosted a Business Workshop for travel professionals, featuring a keynote presentation by Mr. Bankole Bernard, Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings.
Bernard, emphasized the urgent need for digital transformation in the travel sector,, stating that “intuition has limits and that growth today is driven by data, powered by automation, and sustained by strategic partnerships.”
He highlighted that operational efficiency and technology adoption are no longer optional, but essential for survival and growth in the industry.
Through the Finchglow Holdings case study, Bernard demonstrated how combining structure, strategy, and smart execution delivers long-term impact.
As a respected voice in Nigeria’s travel and aviation space, Bernard reinforced the importance of professionalism, a principle he has championed throughout his leadership journey.
He concluded that “the best growth doesn’t come from reacting fast, but from thinking ahead and leading strong.”
This message underscores the need for travel agencies to adopt a forward-thinking approach to succeed in today’s evolving market.
