Hospitality & Travel Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/hospitality-travel/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:02:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Hospitality & Travel Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/hospitality-travel/ 32 32 201037849 LASG to implement a star rating system for auto repair workshops across Lagos https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-to-implement-a-star-rating-system-for-auto-repair-workshops-across-lagos/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-to-implement-a-star-rating-system-for-auto-repair-workshops-across-lagos/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:47:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491187 The Lagos State Government is set to introduce a star rating system for purpose-built auto repair workshops within the state to enhance service quality and promote environmental sustainability

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-to-implement-a-star-rating-system-for-auto-repair-workshops-across-lagos/feed/ 0 491187 LASG plans to cut private car trips to 2% of all travel by 2050 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-plans-to-cut-private-car-trips-to-2-of-all-travel-by-2050/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-plans-to-cut-private-car-trips-to-2-of-all-travel-by-2050/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:15:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491177 The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drastically reduce private car trips within the state, aiming to cut them from 11% in 2015 to just 2% of all travel by 2050.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/13/lasg-plans-to-cut-private-car-trips-to-2-of-all-travel-by-2050/feed/ 0 491177 LASG to expand ‘Cowry’ ticket integration to all public transport modes within 2 years https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/lasg-to-expand-cowry-ticket-integration-to-all-public-transport-modes-within-2-years/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/lasg-to-expand-cowry-ticket-integration-to-all-public-transport-modes-within-2-years/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:06:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491063 The Lagos State Government is set to expand the ‘Cowry’ ticket integration, currently used by state-regulated public transport services, to include other modes of public transportation. The implementation of the ‘Cowry’ payment system across various public transportation modes in Lagos is expected to take place within two years, according to the “Recommended Implementation Timeline for […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/lasg-to-expand-cowry-ticket-integration-to-all-public-transport-modes-within-2-years/feed/ 0 491063 Plateau State Government to revamp Hill Station Hotel in Jos with N8.5 billion investment https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/plateau-state-government-to-revamp-hill-station-hotel-in-jos-with-n8-5-billion-investment/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/plateau-state-government-to-revamp-hill-station-hotel-in-jos-with-n8-5-billion-investment/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:54:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490857 The Plateau State Government plans to refurbish the dormant Hill Station Hotel in Jos into a world-class establishment, with an estimated cost of N8.5 billion

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/plateau-state-government-to-revamp-hill-station-hotel-in-jos-with-n8-5-billion-investment/feed/ 0 490857 Top 11 states with the highest fares for bus journeys within cities in April 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/top-11-states-with-the-highest-fares-for-bus-journeys-within-cities-in-april-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/top-11-states-with-the-highest-fares-for-bus-journeys-within-cities-in-april-2024/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:47:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490835 This article explores the top 11 states with the highest fares for bus journeys within cities in April 2024 according to the National Bureau of Statistics Transport Fare Watch for April 2024

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/top-11-states-with-the-highest-fares-for-bus-journeys-within-cities-in-april-2024/feed/ 0 490835 Top 10 states with the highest water transport fares in April 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/top-10-states-with-the-highest-water-transport-fares-in-april-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/top-10-states-with-the-highest-water-transport-fares-in-april-2024/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:34:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490725 This article by Nairametrics highlights the top 10 states with the highest water transport fares in April 2024 according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for April 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/top-10-states-with-the-highest-water-transport-fares-in-april-2024/feed/ 0 490725 Top 10 states with highest intercity bus fares in April 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/top-10-states-with-highest-intercity-bus-fares-in-april-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/top-10-states-with-highest-intercity-bus-fares-in-april-2024/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:15:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490622 This article explores the top 10 states with the highest intercity bus fares in April 2024 according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Transport Fare Watch for April 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/top-10-states-with-highest-intercity-bus-fares-in-april-2024/feed/ 0 490622 LASG to end 25% public transport fare discount on Sunday, June 2 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/lasg-to-end-25-public-transport-fare-discount-on-sunday-june-2/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/lasg-to-end-25-public-transport-fare-discount-on-sunday-june-2/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:33:45 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490443 The Lagos State Government has announced that the 25% fare discount on its regulated public transport buses, ferries, and train services will end on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/lasg-to-end-25-public-transport-fare-discount-on-sunday-june-2/feed/ 0 490443 LASG unveils comprehensive transport policy to ease traffic congestion, improve commuting https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/lasg-unveils-comprehensive-transport-policy-to-ease-traffic-congestion-improve-commuting/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/lasg-unveils-comprehensive-transport-policy-to-ease-traffic-congestion-improve-commuting/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 17:24:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490127 The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive transport policy aimed at significantly easing traffic congestion and improving the overall commuting experience for residents, among several other benefits.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/lasg-unveils-comprehensive-transport-policy-to-ease-traffic-congestion-improve-commuting/feed/ 0 490127 Speed violations led to over 18,000 road crashes in Nigeria in three years – NBS https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/how-speed-violations-led-to-over-18000-road-crashes-in-nigeria-in-three-years-nbs/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/how-speed-violations-led-to-over-18000-road-crashes-in-nigeria-in-three-years-nbs/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 13:58:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490093 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) identified speed violations as the leading cause of road traffic crashes in Nigeria between 2020 and 2022.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/28/how-speed-violations-led-to-over-18000-road-crashes-in-nigeria-in-three-years-nbs/feed/ 0 490093 Lagos state to sanction 322 community pharmacies on poor service delivery to outpatients https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 17:25:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489783 The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has issued a warning to the 322 Community Pharmacies operating under the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS), emphasising the urgent need for enhanced service delivery to ILERA EKO outpatients, warning of potential sanctions for non-compliance. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, the Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, addressing reporters in Alausa, Ikeja, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/feed/ 0 489783 Japa: UK Home Secretary says strategy to reduce legal migration is working https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/japa-uk-home-secretary-says-strategy-to-reduce-legal-migration-is-working/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/japa-uk-home-secretary-says-strategy-to-reduce-legal-migration-is-working/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 15:45:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489658 The United Kingdom Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has maintained  that the government's strategy to reduce legal migration is "working," even though data show an increase in the number of applications for work permits.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/22/japa-uk-home-secretary-says-strategy-to-reduce-legal-migration-is-working/feed/ 0 489658 UAE announces 10-year ‘Blue Residency Visa’ for environmental protection advocates  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/17/uae-announces-10-year-blue-residency-visa-for-environmental-protection-advocates/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/17/uae-announces-10-year-blue-residency-visa-for-environmental-protection-advocates/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 08:23:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489217 UAE has introduced a new long-term residency program known as 'Blue Residency', which offers 10-year visas to individuals recognized for their contributions and efforts towards environmental protection.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/17/uae-announces-10-year-blue-residency-visa-for-environmental-protection-advocates/feed/ 0 489217 Top 10 cities with residents worth $1 million+ in 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/top-10-cities-with-residents-worth-1-million-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/top-10-cities-with-residents-worth-1-million-in-2024/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 10:30:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=488256 Throughout the global economic landscape, certain cities are representative symbols of prosperity, drawing attention for their immense wealth and influence.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/08/top-10-cities-with-residents-worth-1-million-in-2024/feed/ 0 488256 Japa: Dependents from Nigeria to UK increased from 1,500 to 52,000 in 2 years — British High Commissioner https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/japa-dependents-from-nigeria-to-uk-increased-from-1500-to-52000-in-2-years-british-high-commissioner/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/japa-dependents-from-nigeria-to-uk-increased-from-1500-to-52000-in-2-years-british-high-commissioner/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 16:27:43 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487941 Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has disclosed that the number of dependents accompanying students from Nigeria studying in the United Kingdom (UK) surged from approximately 1,500 to 52,000 between 2019 and 2022.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/japa-dependents-from-nigeria-to-uk-increased-from-1500-to-52000-in-2-years-british-high-commissioner/feed/ 0 487941 10 African countries with worst passports in 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/10-african-countries-with-worst-passports-in-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/10-african-countries-with-worst-passports-in-2024/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 07:13:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487912 The Henley Passport Index, a global ranking system established in 2006 and revamped in 2018, annually evaluates and ranks 199 passports to determine the travel freedoms afforded to their bearers.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/05/10-african-countries-with-worst-passports-in-2024/feed/ 0 487912 Canada’s Visa Program limits permanent residence applications to 10 startups per designated organisation https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/canadas-visa-program-limits-permanent-residence-applications-to-10-startups-per-designated-organisation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/canadas-visa-program-limits-permanent-residence-applications-to-10-startups-per-designated-organisation/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 12:31:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487631 Canada’s Startup Visa Program (SUV) has implemented a cap on the annual processing of permanent residence applications, limiting them to a maximum of 10 startups per designated organization.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/02/canadas-visa-program-limits-permanent-residence-applications-to-10-startups-per-designated-organisation/feed/ 0 487631 Indian passport ranked as second cheapest globally with visa-free access to 62 countries  https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/indian-passport-ranked-as-second-cheapest-globally-with-visa-free-access-to-62-countries/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/indian-passport-ranked-as-second-cheapest-globally-with-visa-free-access-to-62-countries/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:32:22 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=487145 The Indian passport ranks as the second cheapest worldwide, maintaining its distinction as the most cost-effective in terms of "cost per year" of validity.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/29/indian-passport-ranked-as-second-cheapest-globally-with-visa-free-access-to-62-countries/feed/ 0 487145 LASG set to launch 25 new ferries to boost water transportation https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/lasg-set-to-launch-25-new-ferries-to-boost-water-transportation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/lasg-set-to-launch-25-new-ferries-to-boost-water-transportation/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:25:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486931 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce 25 new ferries to the state’s inland waterways in a few days, aiming to enhance water transportation and make it a more attractive option for residents.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/26/lasg-set-to-launch-25-new-ferries-to-boost-water-transportation/feed/ 0 486931 World Bank halts funding for Tanzania’s $150 million tourism project https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/23/world-bank-halts-funding-for-tanzanias-150-million-tourism-project/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/23/world-bank-halts-funding-for-tanzanias-150-million-tourism-project/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:23:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=486609 The World Bank has halted funding for a tourism project in Tanzania following allegations of severe harm inflicted on tens of thousands of villagers, as reported by a U.S.-based rights group advocating for action against the project.

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