Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly popular option for businesses in various industries, including the hospitality sector. The hospitality industry has a significant impact on the environment, with hotels and resorts consuming large amounts of energy and generating substantial amounts of waste Adopting renewable energy sources can help hotels and resorts reduce their carbon footprint, […]
Category: Hospitality
The Place of Innovation in Nigerian Hotels
The Nigerian hotel industry has undergone significant changes in recent years and the pace of innovation has accelerated. Moving further, it is evident that innovation is essential for the growth and success of the Nigerian hotel industry. The place of innovation in the Nigerian hotel industry does beg contemplating. Photo Credit: https://pixabay.com/users/jdblack-7956575/ Technology Innovation in […]
The Luxury Hotelier’s Nightmare
This year 2023, luxury hoteliers are facing new challenges in the hospitality industry that are causing nightmares for those who want to provide the ultimate guest experience. In this article, we will discuss some of the luxury hotelier’s nightmares that are impact their operations and how they can navigate these challenges Photo Credit: https://www.freepik.com/author/pch-vector Increased […]
Does Nigeria Need Hospitality Training Academies?
Nigeria is a country that is rich in culture, natural resources, and tourism potential. With a population of over 200 million people, it is one of the most populous countries in Africa, and it is blessed with numerous tourist attractions that attract visitors from different parts of the world. These tourist attractions include natural wonders, […]
Hotel Staff: Born or Made?
Undoubtedly, people may have certain innate qualities or talents that make them well-suited for certain types of jobs. This is true for hotel workers. For example, someone who is naturally outgoing, friendly, and empathetic may excel in a customer-facing role such as a hotel receptionist or concierge. Similarly, someone who is highly organised and detail-oriented […]
The Real Hospitality
Truth is, a thing cannot be mastered if it is not understood. None can claim to be a professional of hotel management without first understanding what the business of hotels is all about. People like to go on and on about the industry aspect of it but the actual fact is: hospitality is an adjective […]
The Art of Conversation
There are concepts as ambiguous as the notion of time itself. Amorphous and fluid, we best not try to swallow them whole. The Art of Conversation is one of them.Being not just about how and when to speak, the Art of Conversation encompasses emotional intelligence, personal style, soul, balance. Trying to pin it down with […]
Coming to Lagos for the first time? How to successfully do business with Nigerians
Business is an essential part of human existence and except you plan to be the modern day Phantom of the Opera (invisible) – it is inevitable. Providing goods, services, and jobs – it plays an enormous role in society. No civilisation has existed nor can any thrive without it.If you’re visiting Nigeria (doesn’t matter if […]
Enjoying the city of Lagos – truly
With the lofty season of early lunches and late dinners almost upon us (Easter), the question of what to do in this mega city of ours must plague the minds of locals and tourists, alike. Yet in these travel aware times, knowing what to do or the best places to visit cannot matter so much […]
The Golden Don’ts
Teeming with live and vitality, the city of Lagos is big and loud. Imagine the number of people in the markets, malls, schools, on the streets… that the city is still functional and intact? No doubt, the people are doing many things right (and avoiding a few others too). There are rules to Lagos living […]