Industry Insights: NIHOTOUR Discusses Regulatory Framework with HOFA

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) today hosted the leadership and members of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) at its Headquarters in Abuja, in a meeting aimed at strengthening collaboration, clarifying regulatory responsibilities, and charting a path for joint growth in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The delegation, led by HOFA President Mr. Emeka…

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NIHOTOUR to Prioritize Empathy and Rule of Law, Says Minister at Abuja Retreat

At the ongoing retreat of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Abuja, the Honourable Minister, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) fulfils its responsibilities with empathy, fairness and integrity. The Minister explained that although NIHOTOUR…

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NIHOTOUR Disciplinary Tribunal Launched with Justice Ishaq Bello at the Helm

In a landmark development set to reshape Nigeria’s hospitality, travel, and tourism landscape, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has officially inaugurated the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal — a pioneering body established to enforce ethical standards, licensing compliance, and professionalism across the sector.   The tribunal is chaired by the…

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Leading Hospitality, Tourism & Travel Tribunal: Hon. Dr. Justice Ishaq Usman Bello Appointed Chairman

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) is pleased to announce the formal inauguration of the Hospitality, Tourism & Travel Tribunal (HTTT) in line with Section 40 (1) and (2) of the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act. The Tribunal has been constituted as a regulatory and adjudicatory body for resolving disputes, enforcing professional standards, and ensuring…

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Excellence in Tourism: A Pathway to Global Unity

In a momentous stride towards fostering global connections and economic growth, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has embarked on a visionary journey to forge a future of shared prosperity in tourism, hospitality, and cultural exchange with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by NIHOTOUR’s leadership, seeks to harness the…

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NIHOTOUR Fires Back at HOMAL, Asserts Authority Under 2022 Act

The attention of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has been drawn to a recent publication by the Hotel Owners and Managers Association of Lagos (HOMAL), wherein the Association made several misleading, unfounded, and legally erroneous assertions concerning the legality and implementation of the NIHOTOUR (Establishment) Act, 2022. This rejoinder serves to correct…

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NIHOTOUR Takes Bold Step as Nigeria’s Tourism Regulator – DG Fagade

The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare (Dr.) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, has reaffirmed the institute’s new mandate as a regulatory body for personnel, practitioners and operators operating within Nigeria’s tourism, hospitality, and travel industry value chain. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Federation of Tourism Associations and other…

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Driving Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism: Minister Musawa Meets NIHOTOUR’s New DG

The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., welcomed Dr. Abisoye Fagade, the newly appointed Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), to her office in Abuja. This meeting reflected the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with its parastatal to advance tourism development and drive…

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Transcorp Hotels Launches Aura, an Online Marketplace for Accommodation and Experiences  

Nigeria’s largest hospitality brand launches a new platform for booking vacation homes, holiday lets, and experiences. Aura is a new platform that connects people to great accommodation, great food, and memorable experiences in different cities across Africa Aura to partner with homeowners, hoteliers, restaurateurs, tour operators, and locals to redefine travel and tourism  Africa’s leading…

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