As a leader in digital commerce and payments, Interswitch builds solutions that make everyday life easier for millions across Africa. This commitment extends to the travel and tourism ecosystem, underscoring the fintech giant’s sponsorship and participation as an exhibitor at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market scheduled to take place in Lagos from September 14th to 16th.
Focusing on Africa’s tourism future, AKWAABA will explore themes of sustainability, innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. For Interswitch, this is a prime opportunity to demonstrate how its services and solutions are making travel seamless and more accessible, driving progress by powering businesses and connecting people.
A key example is the flagship consumer digital payments platform, Quickteller, which also serves as a comprehensive hub for travellers through Quickteller Travel, its new concierge travel platform built for flight bookings, tour packages, corporate travel services, and visa assistance. In addition, Quickteller Transport is another solution transforming inter-state travel, allowing users to seamlessly book inter-state bus trips from their mobile devices or computers. For businesses, the Quickteller Business suite provides agencies and hospitality providers with tools to accept online payments, generate invoices, and manage revenue more efficiently.
Ultimately, this suite of solutions allows commuters and businesses to book, search, compare, and reserve seats based on operator, type, itineraries, or departure times, all with a secure digital payment infrastructure in place. Uniquely, it bridges the gap between formal bus companies and smaller, unstructured providers and travel agencies, giving the latter access to wider markets without heavy upfront investment. This inclusive approach is central to Interswitch’s vision for a connected mobility ecosystem encompassing buses, ferries, and trains.
Beyond the exhibition, Interswitch will join industry leaders in panel discussions on the future of African tourism. These conversations will spotlight how digitisation and innovative payment solutions can unlock new opportunities, drive monetisation, and foster inclusive growth.
By providing the digital backbone for a thriving industry, Interswitch is helping to redefine the travel experience for millions across the continent. Its presence at AKWAABA reaffirms its position as a catalyst for collaboration and a leader shaping the future of mobility in Africa.
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