NHCI to hold 15th AGM, 39th conference in Lagos

The Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI), the flagship of Professional Services to the Hospitality, Catering and Tourism industry in Nigeria is set to hold her 15th Annual General Meeting and 39th Hospitality, Catering Professionals and Practitioners Conference with the theme: “Hospitality & Tourism Industry in the New Normal: Strategies for Sustainability”.

This was disclosed in a release signed by NHCI Secretary, Mr Victor Olanrewaju Kayode, FNHCI stated that the conference would hold from the 15th to 18th November 2021 at Etal Hotels, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja Lagos.

The Conference is an annual program that brings together all the Caterers, Lecturers, Nutritionists, Housekeepers and Hospitality Practitioners in the industry, Hospital, Corporate organizations and Educational institutions to review modern trends in the practice of Hospitality and Catering in Nigeria.

Kayode who stated further said the annual conference is an assembly of Professionals looking into the various aspects of Hospitality, Catering and Tourism development. It is also our usual avenue to review current and prevailing government policies as they affect the industry and practice.

He said, “to demonstrate the Institute’s responsiveness to the needs of its stakeholders and encourage members of the Profession to have the adequate and technical knowledge and skill in the drive towards maintaining professional excellence.

“NHCI under the resourceful leadership of the National President, Mrs Bola Dada, FNHCI have also highlighted sub-themes on “Operational challenges and strategies for harnessing opportunities; Security and safety complications- A proactive approach; Onboarding innovation and technological interventions in hospitality operations; Review of sustainable environmental policies and impact on tourism and hospitality operations; Exploring Financial opportunities and its sustainability and Welfare catering – A paradigm- Post-Covid”, Kayode concluded.