The SW Nigeria Leisure & Hospitality Conference is designed to achieve the following key objectives:

1. Reposition the South-West as a Leading Tourism and Hospitality Destination:
Showcase the South-West’s unique cultural, historical, and natural assets while promoting the region as a globally competitive destination for leisure and tourism.

2. Foster Stakeholder Collaboration:
Bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, investors, and development partners to establish a unified vision and actionable strategies for the region’s leisure and hospitality sectors.

3. Drive Infrastructure Development:
Highlight the critical need for modern infrastructure, including roads, airports, hotels, and leisure facilities, while fostering partnerships to fund and execute these projects.

4. Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices:
Encourage the adoption of environmentally responsible and culturally sensitive tourism practices that preserve the region’s heritage while enhancing visitor experiences.

5. Stimulate Economic Growth and Job Creation:
Identify and leverage opportunities for investment in leisure and hospitality to spur economic growth, create employment, and improve local livelihoods.

6. Inspire Innovation Through the Design Competition:
Launch a platform for architects and designers to present visionary concepts for leisure and hospitality infrastructure, fostering creativity and innovation in the sector.

7. Develop Policy Recommendations:
Provide a platform for discussions that lead to the formulation of policies aimed at addressing systemic issues in the leisure and tourism sectors, including regulatory reforms and incentives for investors.

8. Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Businesses:
Promote opportunities for local entrepreneurs and SMEs to participate in the hospitality value chain, enhancing their capacity to contribute meaningfully to the regional economy.

9. Enhance the Region’s Global Appeal:
Position the South-West as a must-visit destination by leveraging strategic marketing and showcasing the region’s unique offerings on a global stage.

10. Set a Foundation for Long-Term Economic Transformation:
Develop a sustainable roadmap for the leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors that aligns with the broader goals of Nigeria’s economic diversification and development.