Working with the theme ‘Building Resilience in Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Practice: Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Excellence’, the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) has announced its 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to hold between May 13 and 14, at Best Western Plus Elomaz Hotel, Asaba, Delta state.

This was made known by NHCI National President and Chairman of Council, Victor Kayode in a statement to its members and all relevant stakeholders and operators in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Kayode said: “As a professional body, the focus is on capacity development through enhancement of professionalism. This is most needed in the Nigerian market, so as to create standards and ensure a proper regulation of the industry.”

He also disclosed that the Conference and AGM will build on the successes of last year, as the institute is committed not only to the growth and development of the industry but also of its members and practitioners by ensuring that it facilitate at all times the dissemination of information on current and emerging trends in the industry through regular training and workshops for its members and the industry in general.

He further revealed that the conference will feature the induction of its new members and fellows. Ahead of the gathering also is zonal elections that are billed to hold at the various zones of the Institute across the country.