The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) recently played host to Mr. Harry Theoharis, candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), in a strategic meeting aimed at unlocking Africa’s tourism potential through Mission 100.
The meeting centered on Nigeria’s priorities and NIHOTOUR’s critical role in driving the continent’s tourism renaissance.
Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, and leader of NIHOTOUR, welcomed Theoharis and his delegation, highlighting the institute’s transformation agenda focused on training, empowering, and regulating personnel and practitioners within Nigeria’s hospitality, tourism, and travel sectors.
Fagade reaffirmed NIHOTOUR’s commitment to global best practices, innovation, and youth empowerment as pillars of sustainable development.
“Africa’s time is now, and through Mission 100, we have a unique opportunity to harness our vast tourism, hospitality, and travel assets for inclusive growth,” Fagade said.
He further stated that: “NIHOTOUR is ready to partner and lead initiatives that will position Nigeria and Africa as global tourism powerhouses.”
Theoharis praised NIHOTOUR’s strategic initiatives and emphasized Nigeria’s pivotal role in his Mission 100 vision.
The vision focuses on strengthening tourism governance, building human capacity, driving digital innovation, and fostering strategic alliances across Africa. This landmark engagement marks another significant milestone in NIHOTOUR’s evolution into a leading regulatory body committed to shaping Africa’s hospitality, tourism, and travel future.
The meeting underscores the importance of collaboration and partnership in unlocking Africa’s tourism potential.
With NIHOTOUR’s expertise and Theoharis’ vision, the prospects for the continent’s tourism industry look promising.
And as a leading institution in the hospitality and tourism sector, NIHOTOUR is well-positioned to drive growth and development in the industry.
