Travel Guide: Can’t afford a vacation? Here’s how to be a tourist in Lagos
With the traffic and a seemingly never-ending bustle, Lagos can be overwhelming. Hence, people who reside in the state won’t mind getting away for a few days. If you fall into that category, and you can’t afford to take a vacation, there might be a…
Adire Heritage Festival… A lift for Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry
While Nigerians at home still shamelessly ape and patronise foreign products without putting any premium on inherited, indigenous products, much less raising their profiles to international standard, those in the Diaspora are singing a contrary, heartwarming tune. The Adire Heritage Festival, which ended last Sunday…
HOW TO MAKE GUESTS WANT TO CLEAN YOUR VACATION RENTAL
Late in 2013, Matt Landau of Vacation Rental Marketing Blog wrote what turned out to be a controversial article, titled Go Big or Go Home. He made the point that vacation rental owners should embrace the fact they are indeed in the hospitality business and should…
With energy transition plan, Nigeria tackles electricity crisis, climate change
Nigeria seeks improved access to electricity, poverty power with Energy Transition Plan For long, the African continent has been beset with excruciating energy challenges. Across the countries that make up the continent, over 600 million people lack access to electricity while as many as 900 million are…
The Very First Step in Furnishing Your Space
This post is Part I of a two-part series on creating a design concept for your vacation rental…… One of the principal goals in furnishing an Airbnb or vacation rental is realizing that small design changes can add up to big wins in increasing rates…
Ojude Oba Festival – Homage to a Royal Majesty
Ojude Oba festival is an ancient festival celebrated by the Yoruba people of Ijebu-Ode, a town in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. This annual festival usually takes place the third day after Eid al-Kabir (Ileya), to pay homage and show respect to the Royal Majesty, the…
Calabar Carnival – The History
Calabar Carnival, also known as “Africa’s Biggest Street Party” or the “Pride of Nigeria“, is an annual carnival held in Cross River State, Nigeria The carnival holds every December and was declared by the governor Mr. Donald Duke as an activity to mark Christmas celebration yearly. He said his vision…
The Art, A flambouyant 5-star Business Boutique Hotel Berths in Lagos
Determined to contribute to the development of the tourism and hospitality industry in Nigeria, a prestigious 5-Star boutique Art-Deco hotel, The Art Hotel, Lagos is set to officially open its doors to welcome guests to a distinct kind of luxury hospitality on July 11th, 2022. Located in…
The Manager Evolution: Leading Change in the Modern Workplace.
As the workspace moves beyond the conventional office environment, managers have the potential to lead change, motivate employees, enhance cohesion, and help cut costs. Here’s how. The growing shift towards hybrid working places businesses at the forefront of an operational revolution. One that could see…
The Influence of the Economy on Hospitality Industry in Nigeria.
Abstract In theory, many people patronize the hospitality industry when the economy is buoyant, thereby signifying a positive correlation between the industry and the economy. But is this true of the Nigerian situation? The contributions of the hospitality industry (represented by Hotels and Restaurants) to…