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Nigeria has secured the hosting right for the 68th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2025. The announcement was made during the 67th meeting of the Commission held in Livingstone, Republic of Zambia. There expressions of intent from Kenya, Algeria, Nigeria and Ghana. Demonstrating remarkable solidarity, Ghana withdrew its candidature in support of Nigeria. A statement made available to LEADERSHIP Sunday by  the director of press in the Ministry of Tourism/Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Chindaya Ahmadu, explained that the Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, expressed gratitude over the announcement. “This is a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence and commitment to promoting tourism as a pivotal sector for economic development and cultural exchange. “Hosting the 68th CAF meeting will provide an unparalleled platform to showcase Nigeria’s tourism potential and foster stronger ties among African nations,” the statement said. Culled from ...

Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, President Federation of Tourism Associations in Nigeria (FTAN) The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria FTAN is set to hold it’s 27th Annual General Meeting AGM in Abuja on the 30th of July, 2024 at Rockview Royale Hotel. Speaking during a zoom meeting with the members of the planning Committee, the President of FTAN, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung confirmed that the necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure the successful hosting of the AGM. FTAN is the Umbrella body that represents all the Private Sector in the Tourism Industry in Nigeria. He urged all the Member Associations of the Federation to participate fully in the event that it will be another opportunity to learn, network and deliberate on issues affecting various Associations and the Industry. He added that top Government Officials, and private operators in tourism related business are also expected to attend. The Theme of this year AGM is: The Role of a Private Sector in the Development of T...

The 6th edition of the Hotel Managers Conference & Awards for 2024 is almost here as July 13th & 14th draws nearer! We are counting days to it. Below are important list of brands you would meet at the conference and awards and the reasons why you should visit them. By visiting these organizations, delegates can gain valuable insights, expand their knowledge, network and resources through encounters and conversations with  industry experts, enhancing their hospitality and tourism careers and discovering innovative solutions and services that can enhance their hospitality operations and businesses: - LG Electronics Nigeria : LG Electronics is the Headline Sponsor of the Hotel Managers Conference & Awards Africa Lagos 2024.      - Discover cutting-edge hospitality technology solutions     - Learn about innovative products and services for hotels and restaurants     - Network with industry experts and thought leaders    -Exclusiv...

Organizers of the annual Hotel Managers Awards have unveiled the hotels which have been nominated for various categories for the awards for the year 2024. The Hotel Managers Awards would hold during the Hotel Managers Conference & Awards, on Sunday 14th July, 2024 by 6.30pm inside the Grand African Ballroom, Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mr. Sunday Olugbenga, CEO of Tojum Hospitality/Convener, Hotel Managers Conference & Awards, in speech on the unveiling of the nominated hotels and as the voting enters final stage, explained that, “We are thrilled to announce that the Hotel Managers Awards 2024 have entered the final voting stage after collating the Top 3 Nominations for each category of the Hotel Managers Awards 2024! “The Hotel Managers Awards 2024 has 17 categories, with the first set of nominations, Judges picked the Top 3 nominees for each categories”, Mr. Sunday stated. See the complete list of the Top 3 Nominees for and their awards categories below: ...

By Renn, E. Offor Organizers of the annual hotel and hospitality conference and exposition, Hotel Managers Conference & Awards (HMCA), have announced that electronics giants LG Electronics have confirmed their participation as Headline Sponsor for the event holding in Lagos on the 13th and 14th July 2024 inside the Grand African Ballroom, Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.  Organizers explained that this confirmation means that LG Electronics is Headline Sponsor to HMCA for two years in a row, as they were Headline Sponsor for the conference in 2023 when it was held in Owerri, Imo State. Mr. Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, CEO Tojum Hospitality/Convener of HMCA, in his reaction to the confirmation asserted that, “This is great news and we are very excited about it as a very welcomed development”. “This is further testament to the values that HMCA offers the hospitality sector and general business community in Nigeria and Africa, especially businesses and companies that ...

By Renn, E. Offor Organizers of the prestigious annual hotel and hospitality industry awards in Nigeria has announced that the nominations portal for the Hotel Managers Awards for 2024 has been thrown open to the general public, travel and tourism professionals  tourism experts to make nominations for the various award categories for deserving hospitality and hotel facilities for this year.  Organizers also revealed that this year's awards have new additions which are the awards of the Hotel of the Year in Nigeria, the Top 10 Hotel General Managers in Nigeria and the Best International Hotel Chain in Nigeria. Hotel Managers Awards 2024 The theme for this year’s Conference and Awards is, “Innovative Strategies: Nurturing Resilience and Excellence in Guest Experience in African Hospitality”. The Conference is set to hold on the 13th & 14th July, 2024 while the Awards would hold on 14th July by 6.30pm, all inside the Grand African Ballroom, Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria I...

Renn, E. Offor Organizers of the yearly Hotel Managers Conference & Awards (HMCA) have unveiled speakers and panelists for this year's 6th Hotel Managers Conference & Awards tagged Lagos 2024 with theme, “Innovative Strategies: Nurturing Resilience and Excellence in Guest Experience in African Hospitality”. The Conference is set to hold on the 13th & 14th July, 2024 inside the Grand African Ballroom, Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, the economic Capital of Nigeria. The speakers for this year, as always, were carefully selected from hospitality industry experts whose impacts continue to shape the hospitality industry in Nigeria and Africa at large. Shedding light into the prime of importance the speakers play in this year’s conference, Mr. Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, CEO Tojum Hospitality and Chief Convener of the Hotel Managers Conference & Awards explained that the speakers are the ones whose job enable the effective achievement of the ridding t...