Lagos: Madam Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), is expected to address this year's Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA), set to be held in Lagos, Nigeria. The HMCA 2026 is scheduled to be held from July 11 to 12, 2026, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, and will bring together hotel owners, general managers, hospitality executives, tourism policymakers, investors, technology providers, educators, and other key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day conference will feature insightful keynote presentations, panel discussions, executive masterclasses, networking sessions, product exhibitions, business-to-business engagements, hospitality technology showcases, leadership development sessions, and recognition of excellence within Africa's hospitality and tourism industry. It seeks to foster strategic partnerships, promote innovation, strengthen hotel management capacity, and drive sustainable growth across the continent's hospitality ecosystem.
Mr. Olugbenga Sunday, the Convener of the HMCA, said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency that the participation of the GTA CEO reflects the increasing collaboration among African tourism institutions and reinforces HMCA's commitment to advancing hospitality excellence across the continent. He stated, 'We are honoured to welcome Maame Efua Houadjeto as our Guest of Honour, because her wealth of experience and visionary leadership in tourism development will greatly enrich discussions at HMCA 2026 and inspire industry stakeholders from across Africa.'
Mr. Sunday described her participation as a significant endorsement of the conference's growing influence as Africa's foremost platform for hospitality leadership, innovation, collaboration, and industry development. He emphasized that Madam Houadjeto came to the position with a rich repertoire of industry experience spanning hospitality management, travel and tour operations, event planning and management, and real estate development.
The HMCA 2026 is expected to attract participants from various African countries, providing a unique platform for knowledge exchange, investment opportunities, and strategic conversations that will shape the future of hospitality and tourism on the continent.