By Jimoh Babatunde The hospitality industry in Nigeria sits at a delicate crossroads. On one hand, government institutions are pushing for higher professional standards to make the sector globally competitive. On the other, operators are grappling with harsh economic realities that threaten business survival. This tension came to the fore on Tuesday in Abuja when The post NIHOTOUR, HOFA in dialogue: Balancing professional standards with industry realities appeared first on Vanguard News.

… elevates Sunday brunch with food, music By Jimoh Babatunde The Lagos Continental Hotel, Nigeria’s tallest five-star luxury property, is redefining weekend dining in the city with its signature Sunday Brunch — an experience that blends fine cuisine, live entertainment and panoramic views of Victoria Island’s skyline. Far from being just another buffet, the hotel’s The post We want to highlight Nigeria’s authentic culinary heritage – Hala appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde Nigeria’s tourism industry is once again at a crossroads as questions surrounding the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act 2022 and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act 2022 dominate conversations among stakeholders. At a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa The post Tourism Acts under review: Musawa, stakeholders seek balance between regulation, growth appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde In the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos Continental Hotel stands as a towering symbol of luxury and class. But beyond the glittering skyline views and elegant interiors, the hotel has been carving a niche for itself as a sanctuary of wellness—a place where business, leisure, and holistic living meet seamlessly. For today’s The post How Lagos Continental Hotel is redefining hospitality with wellness appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has described the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) as having achieved about 50 percent self-regulation in the country’s travel trade sector. Fagade, who spoke at a stakeholders’ forum, commended NANTA for its training initiatives aimed at The post NANTA achieves 50% self-regulatory ecosystem – Fagade appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has announced plans to break the Guinness World Record for the longest dining table during the 2025 Gastronomy Festival scheduled for December  in Abuja. Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, disclosed this  in Lagos, describing the initiative as a landmark event that will mark the The post NIHOTOUR to attempt Guinness World Record for longest dining table appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has clarified that its mandate is not to grade hotels but to regulate standards and certify practitioners in the industry.  Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, made this known during a roundtable with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Travel (ANJET) The post NIHOTOUR clears air: ‘We are not grading hotels, but regulating human capital’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The newly elected President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Dr. Aliyu Ajayi Badaki, has pledged to build a stronger, professional and self-sustaining Federation that will reposition Nigerian tourism. Badaki, who emerged victorious at FTAN’s 28th Annual General Meeting and Election held in Abuja, described his triumph over Professor Wasiu The post Badaki: Stronger, self-reliant FTAN will be our legacy appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tunisian mother Mouna Jebali had long used a flat iron to straighten her thick hair, but with women everywhere challenging the stigma around natural looks, she has finally learned to love her curls. The post Tunisian women embrace natural hair, challenge beauty norms appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hannatu Musa Musawa has ordered a temporary suspension of the enforcement of NIHOTOUR Act, following mounting complaints The post Tourism Minister halts NIHOTOUR Act enforcement to address industry tensions appeared first on Vanguard News.