IHTEF 7.0 Annual Conference & Hotel EXPO

EMERGE TOGETHER:

REIMAGINING A Green HOSPITALITY ECONOMY

Annual Conference
& Abuja Hotel Expo

April 24th & 25th, 2024
9am Daily

Ladi Kwali Hall,
Abuja Continental Hotel
(Former Sheraton),
FCT, Abuja Nigeria

ABOUT IHTEF africa

Attended by Global Leaders & Industry Titans

CORE OBJECTIVE – IHTEF’s main objective is to help build advocacy for excellence and sustainability in the hospitality sector in Africa, provide a premium networking ground that is fertile for exchange of ideas whilst catalyzing shared prosperity for owners, investors, employees, and stakeholders in Africa.

25+

Leading Industry Speakers

98%

Positive Feedback

1420+

Attendees

20+

Sponsoring Companies

Features & Activities

The IHTEF Conference will last for two days and is expected to deliver the following to participants...

Premium, Best In Class Keynote Speakers

High Level Panels Discussions With Top Level Executives

Premium Networking/ Transaction Ground

Premium Visibility for Audience, Partners, Exhibitors, and Sponsors

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Special Guest

Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya (mni)

Permanent Secretary - Information & Culture

Special Guest

Conference Chairman

Prince Adetokumbo Kayode SAN, CON

IHTEF 7.0

Keynote Speakers

IHTEF 7.0

Keynote Speakers

IHTEF 7.0 will be graced with these distinguished keynote speakers.

Trevor Ward

Managing Director,
W Hospitality Group

Professor Wasiu Babalola FIH, FCCrFA, ACIArb

Atiba University Oyo
Director, Africa Travel Commission (ATC)

Dr Belinda Nwosu FIH

Faculty, HR & Organisational Behaviour,
Lagos Business School

High Level

Panelists

High Level Panelists

Speakers & Panelists at the IHTEF 7.0 are as follows:

Godfrey Tapela

Senior Investment Officer – Tourism, Retail and Property, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Mrs Oluwasoromidayo George

Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business,
Coca Cola

Karl Hala

General Manager,
Lagos Continental Hotel

Ahmed Raza

General Manager,
Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Lagos

Adedayo Adedugba

Managing Director,
Pepper House Brand

Ekene Nnabuihe

CEO,
Boulevard Hotel Group

Damilola Adepoju

Director Lodging Development,
West Africa, Marriott International

Toni CHEIKHWAFA

General Manager,
Zermatt Liquor ( Beer Barn)

Dewald Kruger

General Manager,
The Envoy Abuja

Mrs Kehinde Daniels

CEO,
Kots Catering

Morten Ebbessen

Chief Operating Officer,
Boulevard Hotel Group

Why Attend IHTEF 7.0?

There are a lot of benefits to attending the IHTEF Conference. Here are a few vital reasons not to miss this edition...

Understand the concept of circular economy, resource efficiency maximization, sustainability with relation to the green hospitality sector.

Network with industry leaders, gain insights from case studies on supply chain sustainability.

Stay Updated with latest trends, (ideas, tech, equipment services) in the hospitality sector.

Discover new opportunities in the circular economy and sustainable development sector.

Learn about Green Buildings, Green Certifications, Green Financing and Funding Opportunities.

Stay updated on synergies and collaborations with other sectors and stakeholders.

Learn from the best on how to set up Environmental, Social and Governance Models for your organization;.

Create a positive image for your organization, foster collaboration and drive innovation.

Learn new ways to manage a customer-centric business and maximize revenue.

Be empowered to create more sustainable and resilient hospitality, tourism and real estate future.

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