Andrew Iro Okungbowa 
Ahead of its 2025 Hotel Managers Conference and Awards Africa (HMCA), the organsiers have announced Lagos Continental Hotel as the host for the event, which is scheduled to hold between July 12 and 13, 2025.
Speaking on the planned conference, the Convener of the conference and Lead Consultant for Tojum Hospitality Limited, Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, the annual conference, which hitherto rotated among notable cities across the country, has now found a home in Lagos, which was the host city for last year’s conference.
According to him, ‘‘this prestigious event solidifies Lagos State’s reputation as Nigeria’s premier destination for business and leisure. Lagos State’s unique blend of economic vitality, cultural richness, and innovative spirit makes it an ideal location for the conference.
‘‘As Nigeria’s economic hub, Lagos offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. The city provides a fertile ground for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
On the choice of Lagos Continental as host venue for the second year running, he said, ‘‘Lagos Continental’s selection as host venue underscores its exceptional standards. Recently crowned ‘Hotel of the Year’ at the 2024 Hotel Managers Conference, Lagos Continental boasts state-of-the-art amenities.
‘‘The hotel’s luxurious accommodations and advanced conference facilities ensure a seamless experience. Its prime location on Victoria Island ensures easy access for delegates.
‘‘The Grand African Ballroom, spanning 1400 square meters, offers an ideal setting for keynote addresses and award ceremonies. Six additional meeting rooms provide flexibility for breakout sessions and workshops.’’
This is as he further disclosed, ‘‘delegates will enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Lagos creek, and the city from the hotel’s 23 floors. Lagos Continental’s commitment to excellence is evident in its numerous awards.’’
Sunday commended the hotel’s General Manager, Karl Hala, who is also the Group General Manager of Continental Hotels (Lagos and Abuja), saying, ‘‘his leadership has driven this success, emphasising technology integration.’’
The Hotel Managers Conference and Awards Africa 2025 will bring together industry experts and innovators. Delegates should look forward to inspiring speeches, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Registration for the conference has since opened for early birds, who the organisers say are entitled to exclusive discounts among other incentives.
