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Organizer

HOSPITALITYCONSUL T ING

JONELJONELJJJHC

...a meeting place for tourism and hospitality experts

The Gateway to opportunityThe Gateway to opportunity

The Event for Hotel Tourism Investment In Nigeria

he Event for Hotel Tourism Investment In Nigeria



he Nigeria Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference is a focal point as government strives to diversification its economy. Itwill be a well attended event and will give attendees the opportunity to explore Nigeria’s diverse and largely untapped

potential. Jonel Hospitality Consulting in Association with Federal Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation andTWoodstarhotels.com are delighted to join forces to bring to interested investors in African’s biggest economy the Nigeria Hotel andTourism Investment Conference (NHTIC) 2015

Managing Partner

Jonel Hospitality Consulting

Brian Efa

WELCOME TO NHITC 2015The Nigeria Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (NHTIC),is the annual event of international level aimed at promoting theHotel and Tourism business and related Real-Estate projects in

Nigeria and the West African region, which has become the nextinvestment frontier in the world.

Nearly 1500 senior executives from over 30 countries will betaking part at the 2015 conference, will be held atIntercontinental Hotel Lagos

NHTIC is a high-powered, three days conference which aims to bring international hotel and regional industry experts together todiscuss and debate the changing landscape and to help identifyintelligent and targeted investment opportunities in Nigeria.Through an interactive programme that includes panels,

breakfast briefing and breakout sessions, delegates can learnabout the latest trends and how the future of the industry isexpected to develop in the coming years It will certainly help youunderstand where the industry is today and where it is heading,

but above all, it helps you understand where the opportunities lie,how to meet the right partners and build the partnerships that mayincrease business opportunities. We will be discussing abouthotels, resorts, related real estate projects -including sharedownership- or about overall leisure and tourism development

projects in Nigeria and areas of influence in West African subregion. At the NHTIC 2015 event, you will have the opportunity

to present your project to investors and Hotel ManagementCompany who may be interested in Managing or investing inyour project. It is an event where Networking has a key rolethrough different activities that promote the possibility ofinteracting with key industry players.

This is undoubtedly a must-go annual event for anyone who isdeveloping or seeking to develop projects in Nigeria. A businessevent for business people. In these days of great uncertainty andvolatility in the world’s major markets, Nigeria remains the mostvaluable investment option with the highest Hotel AverageRoom Rate (AVR) in EMEA

It will be a pleasure to welcome you in Lagos, Nigeria on

November 25-27, 2015.

WHO TO ATTEND

WHY ATTEND?

This event which is first of its kind in Nigeria will be anoutstanding networking event. A place were deals will beginand be concluded. More than 200 industry professionals from30 countries are expected to attend. And there will be asignificant increase in participants from the Middle East and

North Africa while maintaining a strong internationalrepresentation. This clearly demonstrates the regional appealof the event and reflects the heightened activity in hotelinvestment throughout the country:

Target Audience

Investors

Owners

Lenders

Developers

Hotel Chain Management Company Executive

Investment Banker

Financial Advisors

Real Estate and Financial Intermediary

Consultant

Lawyer

Architects

Government Tourism Official

Auditors

Media

Why should you attend NHTIC? Here are some key reasons:

Three days of intense networking opportunities

The most senior peoples in the industry from the region all in one place at one time

Attendees come from all areas of industry and from across the world

An outstanding educational programme with over 60 industryexperts

Meet many solution providers during exhibitions

Learn about new areas for business growth

Important decisions and industry announcements will be madeObtain valuable information from leading hoteliers, forecastersand economists

There is no other event that delivers what NHTIC will



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Jonel Hospitality Consulting

+234 8032861173

[email protected]

10B Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos

Brian Efa Managing Partner

The events is aimed at bringing together

stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sector

as an avenue to promote Nigeria tourism

potentials, expose investment opportunities in the

hospitality sector and to create employment for our

teem youth....

Nkechi Ejele

Perm Sec, Ministry of Tourism, Nigeria



N H T I C C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M EN H T I C C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E

This Programme is subject to change before the conference

WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

12:00 - 18:00 Registration at Niger Hall

8:00-18:30 Speed Networking for business. This unique opportunity allows delegates to meet each, exchange business cards and move on to meet the next person.

18:30-21:00 Opening Reception Hosted by Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos Intercontinental Lagos, as host hotel invites conference delegates to join a lavish welcome reception, overlooking the stunning views of Lagos Skylines

08:00-08:45 Registration

08:45 - 09:00 Welcoming RemarksManaging Partner Jonel Hospitality Consulting,DG - Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation

09:00-09:30 Macro-Economic Overview - Nigeria Now and tomorrow Insight into Nigeria economic outlook. Where is the region placed versus the rest of the worlds?

09:30-10:00 An Overview of the Nigeria Hotel & Tourism Market Setting the scene and identifying the region's 'hot spots' where are the supply gaps andwhat are the key segments with potential for growths

10:00- 11:00 Government Role in Tourism Development - Perspective from the States . What can the state government do to achieve growth and overcome obstacles?

What are keys to success? The Cross River State Experience, Lagos State Experience, Federal Ministry Experience

11:00-11:30 Coffee Break in the Sponsors Exhibition

11:30-12:15 Perspective from International LeadersWhere does Nigeria fit into the larger African and global hotel investment landscape?

What plans do the global brands have for the region and where do they see potentials

12:15-13:00 Finance panel - ensuring your project gets financing and where is it coming from understand hotel financing structures,criteria and speaking to the key players involved in financing of the regions hotel project

13:00-14:30 Networking Lunch

Breakout Track A Session 1 Management Contracts: A longterm relationship between owners and operators.

What are the critical terms? How do you manage the long term relationship?

Session 2 Overcoming the Human Capital Challenge: Recruitment Training and Retention

Breakout Track B

Session 3 Regulatory Framework In Nigeria: How can this be made easier for Investors Presentation by

Session 4 Current trend in Hotel & Resort Designs, construction and Maintaince Exploring contemporary designs and concept in hotelsdevelopment, procedure for obtaining construction permits hotels

16:45 - 17:00 Coffee Break In The Sponsors Exhibition

Breakout Track C

Session 5 Customer Engagement through New Media: Examining Innovations and Trend in new media and ways to leverage on to your brand's

advantage, consider how new media can improve your marketing effort by managing customers expectations. Session 6 Strategies for Effective Brand Marketing: Examing the challenges of Smaller hotels in the face of strong competition from the big

brands. How local investors can grow their brands while making sustainable growth is a challenging environment

18:30 - 21:00 Gala Nite

08:00 - 09:00 Morning coffee and pastries in the sponsors exhibition area

09:00 - 13:30 General Sessions

09:00 - 09:15 Key Note Address Hon. Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation

09:15 - 10:00 General Managers Forum: Challenges operating in Nigeria. How Hotel managers are dealing with Human Resources, Power and Purchasing

10:00 - 10:45 An Investors Perspective of the Industry: How investors are coping with the challenging environment and what lessons has been learnt

Taxation on Hotels A 3 Tier taxation system!!, giving insight into the Lagos State Hotel Occupancy and Consumption Tax

10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break in sponsors exhibition area

11:15 - 11:45 How can Pension Fund and Institutional players play a bigger role

11:45 - 12:30 What are Development Finance Institution doing in Nigeria

12:30 - 13:30 The NHTIC Investment Den: Present Your Project Developers pitch their project to a group to a group of judges who are willing to invest in theirdevelopment. Find out what investors are looking for and get the inside track on developments from Nigeria

13:30 - 14:30 Networking Lunch

NHTIC 2015 concludes

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

PLENARY SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSION

FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2015



ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

GM Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Publisher, Supple Magazine

Brian EfaJonel Hospitality Consulting

Quintin De WetIntercontinental Hotel

Jonel Hospitality Consulting is anintegrated and comprehensive hospitalityconsulting company, established to serve

owners, lenders, and investors of hotelsand resorts to maximize profit while providing quality service.

Together with our team of globallyrecognized consultants with experienceaveraging nearly 15years, we provide best practices in operating methods andsales, management and revenuemanagement enables our client’s hotels tooutperform their competitors.

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For more information about NHTIC, please contact

Precious Iroajughu

+234 8032555668preciou@nigeriahotelconference

Thelma Bello

Event Director+234 8175400911

thelma.bello@nigeriahotelconference

Conference Secretariate:

10B Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos

Bola Oyedele

Head Media/Sponsorship

+234 8035720929

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