By Jimoh Babatunde As the world marks World Tourism Day 2025 under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, the Group General Manager of Continental Hotels Group, Karl Hala, has called for a bold transformation of Nigeria’s hospitality sector. Hala noted that the industry has demonstrated resilience and innovation, contributing more than ₦7 trillion to Nigeria’s The post Continental Hotels Group calls for transformation of Nigerian hospitality industry on World Tourism Day appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde Interswitch, Africa’s leading technology company, has reaffirmed its leadership in powering the continent’s travel and mobility ecosystem with the unveiling of Quickteller Travel at the recently concluded 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market, held last weekend in Lagos. Through its sponsorship and exhibition, the company demonstrated how Quickteller Travel is redefining the travel The post Interswitch showcases Quickteller Travel at AKWAABA African Travel Market appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN, Council has ratified the Tourism Transformation Mandate (TTM) articulated by the President, Dr. Aliyu Badaki to move the Nigerian tourism industry forward. The Mandate which was a movement during the election represents a bold and unifying vision for repositioning Nigeria’s tourism sector as a The post FTAN Council ratifies Badaki’s Tourism Transformation Mandate appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Jimoh Babatunde After more than two decades in the shadows, the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) is staging a comeback, determined to reclaim its place as the collective voice of the nation’s travel and hospitality industry. At a breakfast hangout with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism The post ATPN Reawakens: Fadina unveils revival plan for tourism practitioners appeared first on Vanguard News.

'Welcome to Lakowe Lakes, I am Olamide, your concierge'; and it started raining. “Even rain falls differently here,” said my colleague. The post Lakowe Lakes, where I learned to fish appeared first on Vanguard News.

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.