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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
All is set for the construction of the Lagos Film City – one of the Legacy Projects of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. The groundbreaking of the $100m project has been scheduled for Wednesday in Ikosi Ejinrin, Lagos East Senatorial District. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka broke the news at the…
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…
Give the right man the job and you can jump into the bed and sleep peacefully and soundly. That is exactly what is happening in the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, where man about town, Mr. Folly Coker, is now in charge. The gentleman who understands entertainment like the back of his…
