The Gateway to opportunity JH C JONEL. The Event for Hotel & Tourism Investment In Nigeria. ...a meeting place for tourism and hospitality experts

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1 ...a meeting place for tourism and hospitality experts The Gateway to opportunity The Event for Hotel & Tourism Investment In Nigeria In Association with JH C Organizer JONEL HOSPITALITY C O N S U LT I N G

2 he Nigeria Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference is a focal point as government strives to diversification its economy. It will 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 and TWoodstarhotels.com are delighted to join forces to bring to interested investors in African s biggest economy the Nigeria Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (NHTIC) 2015 WELCOME TO NHITC 2015 The Nigeria Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (NHTIC),is the annual event of international level aimed at promoting the Hotel and Tourism business and related Real-Estate projects in Nigeria and the West African region, which has become the next investment frontier in the world. Nearly 1500 senior executives from over 30 countries will be taking part at the 2015 conference, will be held at Intercontinental Hotel Lagos NHTIC is a high-powered, three days conference which aims to bring international hotel and regional industry experts together to discuss and debate the changing landscape and to help identify intelligent and targeted investment opportunities in Nigeria. Through an interactive programme that includes panels, breakfast briefing and breakout sessions, delegates can learn about the latest trends and how the future of the industry is expected to develop in the coming years It will certainly help you understand 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 may increase business opportunities. We will be discussing about hotels, resorts, related real estate projects -including shared ownership- or about overall leisure and tourism development projects in Nigeria and areas of influence in West African sub region. At the NHTIC 2015 event, you will have the opportunity to present your project to investors and Hotel Management Company who may be interested in Managing or investing in your project. It is an event where Networking has a key role through different activities that promote the possibility of interacting with key industry players. This is undoubtedly a must-go annual event for anyone who is developing or seeking to develop projects in Nigeria. A business event for business people. In these days of great uncertainty and volatility in the world s major markets, Nigeria remains the most valuable investment option with the highest Hotel Average Room Rate (AVR) in EMEA It will be a pleasure to welcome you in Lagos, Nigeria on November 25-27, Brian Efa Managing Partner Jonel Hospitality Consulting WHO TO ATTEND This event which is first of its kind in Nigeria will be an outstanding networking event. A place were deals will begin and be concluded. More than 200 industry professionals from 30 countries are expected to attend. And there will be a significant increase in participants from the Middle East and North Africa while maintaining a strong international representation. This clearly demonstrates the regional appeal of the event and reflects the heightened activity in hotel investment 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 ATTEND? 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 industry experts Meet many solution providers during exhibitions Learn about new areas for business growth Important decisions and industry announcements will be made Obtain valuable information from leading hoteliers, forecasters and economists There is no other event that delivers what NHTIC will

3 SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES PLATINUM GOLD To discuss sponsorship opportunities further, Please Contact Brian Efa Managing Partner Jonel Hospitality Consulting B Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos EMERALD SILVER 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

4 N H T I C C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M M E 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 THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 08:00-08:45 Registration PLENARY SESSIONS 08:45-09:00 Welcoming Remarks Managing 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 and what 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 Leaders Where 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 SESSION 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? Breakout Track B Session 2 Overcoming the Human Capital Challenge: Recruitment Training and Retention 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 hotels development, 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 FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER :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 their development. 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 This Programme is subject to change before the conference

5 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Register GM Carlson Wagonlit Travel Publisher, Supple Magazine Brian Efa Jonel Hospitality Consulting Quintin De Wet Intercontinental Hotel ABOUT THE ORGANISER Jonel Hospitality Consulting is an integrated and comprehensive hospitality consulting company, established to serve owners, lenders, and investors of hotels and resorts to maximize profit while providing quality service. Together with our team of globally recognized consultants with experience averaging nearly 15years, we provide best practices in operating methods and sales, management and revenue management enables our client s hotels to outperform their competitors.

6 In Association with C a l a b a r Media Partners Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Supporter For more information about NHTIC, please contact Precious Iroajughu preciou@nigeriahotelconference Thelma Bello Event Director thelma.bello@nigeriahotelconference Bola Oyedele Head Media/Sponsorship Conference Secretariate: 10B Lugard Avenue Ikoyi, Lagos Find out more at info@nigeriahotelconference.com