According to Mr Ekpeyong, the visitor inflow for the 2025 edition exceeded 2024 figures by about 24 per cent.
Mr Ojoi said tourist traffic to major attractions such as the Obudu Mountain Resort, Marina Resort and Kwa Falls also increased.
The Cross River Government requires over N200 billion for the rehabilitation and new infrastructure at the Obudu Mountain Resort.
The special adviser to the governor on tourism development, Thomas Ikpeme, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
The Cross River government has expressed regrets over infrastructure vandalism at the Obudu Mountain Resort.
“The ranch is not all about tourism.’’
