Continental Hotels Nigeria empowers youth in hospitality industry
*future lies with harnessing youth potentials
Continental Hotels Nigeria is committed to empowering the youth in the hospitality industry through conscious harnessing of their potentials .
The Group General Manager of the company, Karl Hala who disclosed this at the IHTEF 8.0 Abuja Hotel Expo, hosted by Abuja Continental Hotel, emphasized the importance of investing in the youth and providing them with opportunities to grow and develop in the hospitality industry.
The Continental Hotels Group ,Nigeria manages the Lagos and Abuja Continental Hotels
” The company’s approach to talent development is holistic, focusing on both technical skills and soft skills. “We believe in career paths, not just payroll numbers,” Hala said. The company is actively mapping out growth trajectories for young talents, from internships to leadership pipelines ” he declared
Continental Hotels Nigeria , he said , is investing in mentorship, training academies, and skills acceleration programs that open doors to becoming not just supervisors but general managers, owners, and innovators.
“Our goal is clear: to create a future where a young Nigerian can proudly say, ‘I was trained, mentored, and celebrated by Nigerian hotels – and now I lead on the global stage,'” Karl noted .
According to him., the company believes that the youth are Nigeria’s untapped hospitality superpower.
“Why should a young Nigerian dream of leaving for a Swiss hotel school in Lausanne when the future of hospitality excellence can – and should – be taught right here in Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu?” Karl asked.
The company’s vision, he pointed out is to create a future where Nigerian hospitality professionals are recognized globally for their excellence. “Let’s build Lagos School of Hospitality Excellence,” Hala said. “Let’s make Abuja Hospitality Institute a reference point for West Africa.”
The GGM asserted that with its strong leadership and vision, Continental Hotels Nigeria is poised for continued growth and success. The company’s commitment to youth development and hospitality excellence will drive its success in the years to come.
“The company’s approach to talent development and hospitality excellence will continue to set it apart from its competitors. “Let us rise,” . “Let us build. Let us believe.”,Karl said
” By investing in the youth and providing them with opportunities to grow and develop, Continental Hotels Nigeria is building a strong foundation for the future of the hospitality industry in Nigeria.” he submitted
Karl concluded that the company’s focus on people, youth development, and sustainability will continue to drive its success and growth.
