June & July 2025 – Nigeria’s Hospitality Sector Turns Up the Heat
- Alpha-Plus Apartments 91
- Jun 25
- 3 min read
Buckle up, hospitality fans! June and July 2025 are serving a spicy mix of events, trends, and downright hilarious moments in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. From Abuja’s Jabi Lake to Lagos’s bustling nightlife, the industry is buzzing with innovation, compliance crackdowns, and enough guest stories to fill a Nollywood script. Whether you’re a business traveller crunching date at Alpha-Plus Apartments 91 (AA91) or a foodie hunting for the perfect suya spot, this blog dives into what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s got us laughing in Nigeria’s hospitality scene. Let’s check in!
UN Tourism CAF Meeting: Nigeria Hosts Africa’s Travel Elite (June 11–13) June 2025 kicked off with Nigeria flexing its hospitality muscle at the 68th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) Meeting in Abuja. From June 11–13, African tourism stakeholders descended on the capital, swapping ideas on sustainable travel and boosting Nigeria’s global rep. Hotels like AA91 in Jabi were likely packed with delegates craving jollof and lake views. The event, hyped by BusinessDay, showcased Nigeria’s knack for hosting high-profile gigs, proving Abuja’s more than just a government hub... it's a vibe.
NIHOTOUR’s Lagos Compliance Crackdown: Hotels Get a Wake-Up Call June saw the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) storming Lagos like hospitality cops, enforcing certification and professional standards. Posts on X from @MobilePunch and @NIHOTOUR_NG lit up, reporting hotels and restaurants scrambling to get compliant. This isn’t just red tape, certified staff mean better service, and AA91’s team is already acing it. Non-compliant spots? They’re sweating harder than a guest in a Lagos traffic jam.
Humor Alert: Picture a hotel manager hiding under a desk as NIHOTOUR rolls in. “We’re certified, I swear... just don’t check the kitchen!” Meanwhile, AA91’s flashing their certs like a Nollywood star flashes bling.
Abuja Hotel Expo: Skills, Sustainability, and Swagger The International Hospitality & Tourism Expo and Forum (IHTEF), aka Abuja Hotel Expo, rocked June 2025, boosting skills and sustainability in Nigeria’s hospitality scene. DailyTimesNGR raved about its impact on workforce empowerment, with workshops teaching everything from mixology to eco-friendly operations. AA91 sent team members to soak up tips, ensuring our Jabi suites stay green and our cocktails stay mean.
Humor Alert: One workshop taught “How to Smile Through a Guest’s 3 AM Complaint.” AA91’s team nailed it, but we bet someone practiced on a mirror shouting, “Sir, the Wi-Fi is working, I promise!” Nigeria’s Sushi Boom: A Billion-Dollar Bite
Who knew Nigerians loved sushi this much? X posts in June revealed Nigeria’s sushi sector hit a jaw-dropping $1B in revenue, with Lagos and Abuja leading the charge. While AA91 sticks to local flavours (jollof rice, anyone?), hotels are jumping on the fusion trend, offering sushi alongside egusi. It’s a sign Nigeria’s dining scene is global, and July’s expected to see more pop-up sushi bars in hotel lounges.
Humor Alert: A guest at AA91 orders sushi, expecting maki rolls, and gets a “Naija roll” with yam and stew. “This isn’t sushi!” they cry. The chef winks: “It’s Nigerian sushi, my friend.”
Domestic Tourism Surge: Nigerians Rediscover Naija
BusinessDay nailed it: Nigeria’s hospitality sector is thriving on domestic travel in 2025. With exchange rates making Dubai feel like a pipe dream, Nigerians are hitting up secondary cities like Calabar, Jos, and, of course, Abuja. AA91’s Jabi Lake location is a magnet for locals craving a staycation, with July bookings spiking as families plan summer escapes. https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/2025-nigeria-hospitality-and-tourism-resilience-innovation-and-opportunity-ahead/)
Looking Ahead: July’s Business Travel Boom
July 2025 is set to sizzle with a business travel surge, fuelled by Nigeria’s budget season and economic rebound (per African Development Bank). Hotels in Abuja, including AA91, are gearing up for corporate guests needing fast Wi-Fi and faster coffee. https://www.afdb.org/en/countries-west-africa-nigeria/nigeria-economic-outlook)
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Nigeria’s Hospitality Glow-Up
June and July 2025 are Nigeria’s hospitality sector at its finest; hosting global summits, cracking down on standards, and serving sushi with a side of jollof. AA91’s leading the charge in Abuja, with business-friendly suites, trained staff, and enough guest stories to fill a comedy special. Whether you’re a hotelier juggling paperwork or a guest chasing Naija’s best staycation, these months are your cue to dive in. Laugh at the quirks, book that room, and let Nigeria’s hospitality steal your heart.
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