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HMC Owerri 2023 showcase High Level Networking, Top Brass individuals in hospitality businesses in Nigeria

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Cross section of some of the Speakers at the Hotel Managers Conference Owerri 202 3 The much awaited Hotel Managers Conference Owerri 2023 held over the weekend on a high note as high level networking among managers with the top brass in the hotel and hospitality business in Nigeria flourished at the event. The opening of the conference was graced by Dr. Elias Martins Emedom, Commissioner for Ministry of Social Welfare and Sanitation, Imo State. Other VIPs present at the official commencement of the Hotel Managers Conference Owerri 2023 includes Professor Wasiu Babalola, Dr. Belinda Nwosu of Lagos Business School, Dr. Eric Mekwuye, Founder, Hospitality Business School Lagos; Dr. Belinda Nwosu, HRM Lagos Business School; Dr. Michael Pinder, GM Ogeyi Place PH Rivers State State; Dr. Omopeju Afanu, CEO Cooperhouse Hospitality; Alhaji Gbenga Sunmonu, National President, Nigerian Institute of Hospitality and Catering Institute and Mr. Elui Uzochukwu, Chairman, Old English Group. A cross sec...

Nigeria, China to Collaborate on Capacity Building for Youths

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No fewer than 3000 Nigerian youths are to benefit from the capacity building programme midwifed by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in collaboration with the the Peoples Republic of China in the later part of the year.  The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe revealed this to newsman when he received in audience the Chinese Cultural Attache Lee Xuda at the Nigerian Culture House, Abuja, Runsewe stated that his recent visit to China gave him an opportunity to understudy the secret behind the ingenuity and creativeness of the Chinese in goods production. He further stated that there was need for Nigerian youths to be exposed and trained in such environment to gain the needed skills and knowledge in various area of goods production.  The Director General reiterated that this capacity building programme when finalized will involve selected youths from every state of the federation and the FCT who will be sponsored to China ...

Runsewe commends Gov Makinde for creating a separate ministry for tourism and culture economy

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Goverrnor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State Director General,  National Council for Arts and Culture ( NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe says time has  come for Nigeria to take Cultural tourism business seriously and give it all the political and financial push necessary to derive the expected gains.  He spoke to commend Oyo State Governor,  Seyi Makinde, who has strategically repositioned the State's tourism economy,  separating it from Information.   Otunba Segun Runsewe, Director General,  National Council for Arts and Culture ( NCAC)  Runsewe stated that the development is not only cheerful and interesting but a strategic effort to promote and market the cultural tourism economy of Oyo State, a destination rich in culture, history and tradition. "What the Governor did in Oyo State amounts to a deep thought through action plan, and I commend him for that boldness in decision making.  If we truly must  harness the gains of tourism in Nigeria, we...

Hotel Managers Awards Unveil 2023 Winners as Top Hotels and Industries in Nigeria win big

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Organizers of the Hotel Managers Conference and Awards have announced winners for the Hotel Managers Awards 2023, outlining winners for this year are top hotels and hospitality brands in Nigeria and industries whose businesses play significant roles in supporting hotel and hospitality business successes in Nigeria. Mr. Gbenga Omotayo Sunday, Managing Director of Tojum Hospitality and Chief Convener, Hotel Managers Conference and Hotel Managers Awards, explained, speaking about the Hotel Managers Awards, gave insight into the motivating vision behind the Awards. He explained that, “The Hotel Managers Awards was conceived as an integral part of the Hotel Managers Conference, as we seek to keep track, recognize and celebrate travel, hospitality brands and hotels and organizations whose operations and jobs are positively changing the face of the industry in Nigeria and Africa. Mr. Olugbenga Omotayo, CEO & Convener, Hotel Managers Conference & Awards “Winners are selected through vo...

HMC 2023: Hospitality buzz shifts to Owerri with GRHE as Speakers, Organizers unveil Sponsors, Partners

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   Globally Rated Hospitality Experts would be setting the African hospitality Industry agog come this July 13th and 14th will create the buzz in the vivaciously impressive city of Owerri, the Imo State capital city as the 2023 edition of the Hotel Managers Conference is going to be hosted in the hospitality hub of the South Eastern Nigeria. Mr. Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, CEO Tojum Hospitality & Convener Hotel Managers Conference & Awards The Annual Hotel Managers Conference is counting day to kick off! Already the organizers have unveiled the speakers for the 5th edition of the Hotel Managers event for hotel Managers in Africa. The 2023 Conference would have Guest Speakers who would be doing justice to this year’s conference theme of, "Performance Management: Managers & Owners Dilemma”, holding on the 13th - 14th July, 2023 at Swiss International Beland Hotel, Owerri,  Plot P/14 Public Building Layout, Imo Specialist Hospital Umuguma Road, New Owerri, Owerri, ...

Prof. Babalola, Dr. Pinder, Alhaji Sunmonu, Dr. Belinda, Justina Ovat, others Unveiled as Speakers for HMC Owerri 2023

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Professor Wasiu Babalola As the Annual Hotel Managers Conference draws nearer, the organizers have unveiled the speakers for the 5th edition of the Hotel Managers event for hotel Managers in Africa. The 2023 Conference would have Guest Speakers who would be doing justice to this year’s conference theme of, ‘“Performance Management: Managers & Owners Dilemma”, holding on the 13th - 14th July, 2023 at Swiss International Beland Hotel, Owerri, Plot P/14 Public Building Layout, Imo Specialist Hospital Umuguma Road, New Owerri, Owerri, Imo State. The 2 days event would feature 8 Guest Speakers and 10 Panelists. The Hotel Managers Awards Night would hold on the 14th by 7.00pm. Prof. Babalola, Dr. Pinder, Alhaji Sunmonu, Dr. Belinda, Justina Ovat, others Unveiled as Speakers for HMC Owerri 2023 The Hotel Managers Conference was conceived and organized annually to build capacity in Nigeria and across Africa for hotel General Managers, Head of Departments of various hospitality brands in Re...

Youth Tourism Organisation announces journalist, Frank Meke, ambassador

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  The Youth Tourism Development Organisation (YTDO) has announced Mr Frank Meke, a veteran journalist and media consultant, as its ambassador. Mr Emmanuel Okon, National President, YTDO, said this in a statement in Lagos. Okon said that the organisation picked Meke as its ambassador in recognition of his remarkable contributions to tourism development through his publications, counsel to the youths as well as his quest to transform the industry. “The Youth Tourism Development Organisation announces Mr Frank Meke as our ambassador because he has worked tirelessly to reposition the tourism industry over the years. “This recognition is to spur him to do much more so that the industry can be taken to an enviable height. Mr. Frank Meke (2nd right), flanked by tourism industry ladies and Prince Wale Olapade of Tribune (1st left) “We seize this opportunity to appreciate him for all that he has done for us as an organisation and the industry at large,” he said. Our correspondent reports th...