Wanle Akinboboye is a Nigerian culture and tourism icon, who owns the world’s first African themed beach, forest and river resort- La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort. In recent times, he has commissioned additional resorts in other destinations, such as in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, Wolyta Soddo in Ethiopia and Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, Nigeria. He created and produces the popular Mare Festival for Ondo State government.
He is currently an Advisor to the African Union Economic Cultural and Social Council in Nigeria (AUECOSSOC) Dr. Akinboboye has consulted for several state governments in Nigeria to develop their culture and tourism sectors. He was the chief tourism adviser and consultant to the Ooni of Ile-Ife.He is also the Tourism Ambassador for the Conference of World Mayors.