Hospitality & Travel Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/hospitality-travel/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Hospitality & Travel Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/hospitality-travel/ 32 32 201037849 FG opens Abuja passport office for senior officials to reduce processing delays  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-opens-abuja-passport-office-for-senior-officials-to-reduce-processing-delays/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-opens-abuja-passport-office-for-senior-officials-to-reduce-processing-delays/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:37:38 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518734 The Federal Government has inaugurated a new passport front office in Abuja, specifically designed to fast-track passport processing for senior public officials and tackle persistent delays in access. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/fg-opens-abuja-passport-office-for-senior-officials-to-reduce-processing-delays/feed/ 0 518734 Gabon offers free tourist e-Visa for international visitors between July and September 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/gabon-offers-free-tourist-e-visa-for-international-visitors-between-july-and-september-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/gabon-offers-free-tourist-e-visa-for-international-visitors-between-july-and-september-2025/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:04:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518378 The government of Gabon has announced the introduction of a free electronic tourist visa (e-Visa) for international travellers visiting the country between July 1 and September 30, 2025.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/gabon-offers-free-tourist-e-visa-for-international-visitors-between-july-and-september-2025/feed/ 0 518378 Meet the owners of the 15 most expensive hotels in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:35:14 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518082 Nigeria’s luxury hospitality market is growing steadily and quietly with strong investor confidence, regional business travel, and a growing appetite for premium experiences among Africa’s elite.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/29/meet-the-owners-of-the-15-most-expensive-hotels-in-nigeria/feed/ 1 518082 Africa’s most expensive countries for eating out in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:42:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518055 This article features a list of the top 10 African countries where dining out was most expensive in 2025, alongside shifts from their 2024 rankings and additional context. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/28/africas-most-expensive-countries-for-eating-out-in-2025/feed/ 0 518055 Most expensive African countries to rent a home in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:26:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517802 This article highlights the top 10 African countries with the most expensive rent relative to New York. Each country is profiled with its regional location, estimated 2025 population, and major cities. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/24/most-expensive-african-countries-to-rent-a-home-in-2025/feed/ 2 517802 Block of flats dominate Lagos short-term rentals as swimming pools drive demand  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/block-of-flats-dominate-lagos-short-term-rentals-as-swimming-pools-drive-demand/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/block-of-flats-dominate-lagos-short-term-rentals-as-swimming-pools-drive-demand/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:58:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=517122 Block of flats have emerged as the most commonly used property type for short-term rentals in Lagos, while swimming pools top the list of preferred amenities among guests, according to a new academic study. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/13/block-of-flats-dominate-lagos-short-term-rentals-as-swimming-pools-drive-demand/feed/ 0 517122 Africa’s tourism sector to create over 80 million jobs in ten years – CBAAC https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/10/africas-tourism-sector-to-create-over-80-million-jobs-in-ten-years-cbaac/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/10/africas-tourism-sector-to-create-over-80-million-jobs-in-ten-years-cbaac/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:46:53 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516994 Africa’s tourism sector is projected to create over 80 million new jobs in the next ten years, according to the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC). 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/10/africas-tourism-sector-to-create-over-80-million-jobs-in-ten-years-cbaac/feed/ 0 516994 Lagos Govt begins registration of beach operators, rolls out licensing scheme for hotels, bars  https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/lagos-govt-begins-registration-of-beach-operators-rolls-out-licensing-scheme-for-hotels-bars/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/lagos-govt-begins-registration-of-beach-operators-rolls-out-licensing-scheme-for-hotels-bars/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:41:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=516648 The Lagos State Government has launched an initiative to register beach operators and introduced a licensing scheme for hotels, bars, lounges, and other hospitality businesses across the state. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/06/04/lagos-govt-begins-registration-of-beach-operators-rolls-out-licensing-scheme-for-hotels-bars/feed/ 0 516648 Enugu Govt to build Nigeria’s longest canopy walkway, first zipline  https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/12/enugu-govt-to-build-nigerias-longest-canopy-walkway-first-zipline/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/12/enugu-govt-to-build-nigerias-longest-canopy-walkway-first-zipline/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 05:32:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=515092 The Enugu State Government has announced plans to build Nigeria’s longest canopy walkway and its first full-scale zipline as part of efforts to boost tourism and attract visitors to the South-East.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/05/12/enugu-govt-to-build-nigerias-longest-canopy-walkway-first-zipline/feed/ 0 515092 UK Government accused of sabotaging tourism as visitor spending drops by £2.2 billion in 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/22/uk-government-accused-of-sabotaging-tourism-as-visitor-spending-drops-by-2-2-billion-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/22/uk-government-accused-of-sabotaging-tourism-as-visitor-spending-drops-by-2-2-billion-in-2024/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=513742 The UK government has been accused of undermining its tourism industry after a report revealed that international visitors spent £2.2 billion less in 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, even though the overall sector experienced growth. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/22/uk-government-accused-of-sabotaging-tourism-as-visitor-spending-drops-by-2-2-billion-in-2024/feed/ 0 513742 Top 10 hotel brands with the highest hotel developments in Africa 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/17/top-10-hotel-brands-with-the-highest-hotel-developments-in-africa-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/17/top-10-hotel-brands-with-the-highest-hotel-developments-in-africa-2025/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:39:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=513545 This article is a countdown of the top 10 hotel brands with the most active development pipelines on the continent in 2025—featuring room counts and year-on-year changes where available:

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/17/top-10-hotel-brands-with-the-highest-hotel-developments-in-africa-2025/feed/ 0 513545 Top 10 African countries leading hotel development in Q1 2025 https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/13/top-10-african-countries-leading-hotel-development-in-q1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/13/top-10-african-countries-leading-hotel-development-in-q1-2025/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:40:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=513225 As of early 2025, hotel chains across Africa had 577 projects in the pipeline, accounting for 104,444 rooms—a 13.3% increase compared to 2024. This growth is significantly higher than the single-digit growth reported globally.   The data, sourced from W Hospitality Group’s Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report, which was released in March, offers […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/13/top-10-african-countries-leading-hotel-development-in-q1-2025/feed/ 0 513225 Nigeria ranks third in Africa’s 2025 hotel pipeline, behind Egypt and Morocco  https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/12/nigeria-ranks-third-in-africas-2025-hotel-pipeline-behind-egypt-and-morocco/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/12/nigeria-ranks-third-in-africas-2025-hotel-pipeline-behind-egypt-and-morocco/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:58:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=513196 Nigeria has dropped to third place in Africa's 2025 hotel development pipeline, with 48 projects and 7,320 rooms planned.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/04/12/nigeria-ranks-third-in-africas-2025-hotel-pipeline-behind-egypt-and-morocco/feed/ 0 513196 Cross River govt cancels CIBA’s 25-year Obudu Ranch concession over unmet obligations  https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/05/cross-river-govt-cancels-cibas-25-year-obudu-ranch-concession-over-unmet-obligations/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/05/cross-river-govt-cancels-cibas-25-year-obudu-ranch-concession-over-unmet-obligations/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:30:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=510407 The Cross River State Government has revoked the 25-year concession agreement with CIBA Construction Company Limited for the management of Obudu Cattle Ranch, citing the company’s failure to meet its contractual obligations. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/05/cross-river-govt-cancels-cibas-25-year-obudu-ranch-concession-over-unmet-obligations/feed/ 0 510407 Court asked to nullify VAT on food sold in restaurants and hotels in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/14/court-asked-to-nullify-vat-on-food-sold-in-restaurants-and-hotels-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/14/court-asked-to-nullify-vat-on-food-sold-in-restaurants-and-hotels-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:46:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=508817 A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief R.O. Balogun, SAN, has asked a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, to nullify a provision in the 2020 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order, which approved the collection and remittance of VAT on basic food items sold by restaurants and hotels in Nigeria. The VAT Modification Order […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/14/court-asked-to-nullify-vat-on-food-sold-in-restaurants-and-hotels-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 508817 US Visa Drop Box provision no longer available in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/08/us-visa-drop-box-provision-no-longer-available-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/08/us-visa-drop-box-provision-no-longer-available-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:33:00 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=508390 The drop box visa processing option is no longer available for US visa applicants in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in the visa renewal process. Nairametrics sources confirm that the service, which previously allowed eligible applicants to renew their visas without an in-person interview, has been quietly removed from the appointment booking system. While the […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/08/us-visa-drop-box-provision-no-longer-available-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 508390 Google Maps unveil top choices for restaurants, parks and museums in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/07/google-maps-unveil-top-choices-for-restaurants-parks-and-museums-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/07/google-maps-unveil-top-choices-for-restaurants-parks-and-museums-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:25 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=508324 Google Maps has unveiled the top choices for restaurants, cafes, parks, and museums in Nigeria, marking its 20th anniversary.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/02/07/google-maps-unveil-top-choices-for-restaurants-parks-and-museums-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 508324 UAE, Singapore to become wealth magnets as 142,000 millionaires plan migration in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/23/uae-singapore-to-become-wealth-magnets-as-142000-millionaires-plan-migration-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/23/uae-singapore-to-become-wealth-magnets-as-142000-millionaires-plan-migration-in-2025/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:41:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=507168 The United Arab Emirates and Singapore are emerging as top destinations, attracting the world’s affluent with their low taxes, political stability, and modern infrastructure.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/23/uae-singapore-to-become-wealth-magnets-as-142000-millionaires-plan-migration-in-2025/feed/ 0 507168 Kenya to drop pre-authorisation requirement for most African visitors to boost tourism  https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/22/kenya-to-drop-pre-authorisation-requirement-for-most-african-visitors-to-boost-tourism/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/22/kenya-to-drop-pre-authorisation-requirement-for-most-african-visitors-to-boost-tourism/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:50:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=507114 Kenya has announced it will no longer require citizens from most African countries to obtain prior authorisation to visit.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/22/kenya-to-drop-pre-authorisation-requirement-for-most-african-visitors-to-boost-tourism/feed/ 0 507114 Landmark Africa takes over management of Nike Lake Resort in joint venture with Enugu govt  https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/16/landmark-africa-takes-over-management-of-nike-lake-resort-in-joint-venture-with-enugu-govt/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/01/16/landmark-africa-takes-over-management-of-nike-lake-resort-in-joint-venture-with-enugu-govt/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:57:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=506687 Landmark Africa Group has partnered with the Enugu State Government in a joint venture to manage and transform the 150-hectare Nike Lake Resort into a world-class tourism and leisure destination. 

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