2015 was an eventful year in the world of tourism in Africa. Several business innovations got flagged off while certain fails were also registered. The Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has set up tourism information desks at strategic airports. Nigerian tourists are being also being courted by Kenya. The country has also witnessed launch of several travel apps by Google. The famous George Boutique Hotel opened up this year in Lagos. A tourism consulting body in South Africa conducted a workshop to battle xenophobia and to educate guests regarding the same.