Nigeria's Premier Hospitality Awards
HTEA (Hospitality & Tourism Excellence Awards) is a national platform that recognizes and celebrates the champions of Nigeria's hospitality and tourism industry. From hotels and restaurants to travel companies and tourism innovators, we honor those who set the standard for excellence.
🏨 Hotels 8
- Best Luxury Hotel
- Best Green Hotel
- Best Business Hotel
- Best Design Hotel
- Best Historical Hotel
- Best Innovative Hotel
- Best Hotel GM (General Manager)
- Best Guest House
🍔 Restaurants & Fast-Food 4
- Best Restaurant
- Best Fast-Food
- Best African Restaurant
- Best Continental Restaurant
🚌 Transport 3
- Best Transport Company
- Best Operating Airline
- Best Traveling Agency
🌍 Travel & Tourism NEW · 3
- Best Local Tourist Attraction
- Best Tour Operator in Kwara State
- Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative
HTEA operates a two-tier judging system. A permanent National Board sets the standard and oversees every edition. Each host state then assembles its own Edition Judging Panel to score local nominees. This keeps the brand consistent nationally while ensuring judges understand the local market.
OneStack Digital Agency
Designs, builds, and maintains the HTEA and KWASHATE digital platforms.
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Drecot Printing Press
Produces all HTEA print materials — certificates, trophies plaques, and event collateral.
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HospitalityRecruit
Connects HTEA winners and nominees with elite hospitality employers across Africa.
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CuteVenue
Nigeria's smartest event hall booking platform — launching 2026. HTEA is proud to support their launch.
Coming SoonHTEA National Board
Custodians of the HTEA standard. The National Board approves the 18 categories, oversees the integrity of every edition, signs off on each local panel, and handles disputes and appeals.
National Board — To Be Announced
The HTEA National Board will be formally announced ahead of the 2026 Awards Night. Names, credentials, and bios will be published here.
KWASHATE 2026 Judging Panel
Seven independent judges assembled from Kwara State — three from the Hotel Owners Association, two from government, and two from the business sector.
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This panel serves the 2026 Kwara edition only. Each host state assembles its own panel under HTEA National Board oversight.
Why Partner With Us?
HTEA offers unmatched visibility and networking opportunities for brands that want to connect with the hospitality and tourism industry's top decision-makers.
Targeted Audience
Reach hotel owners, restaurant managers, and government officials.
National Reach
Rotate across all 36 states + FCT, ensuring long-term brand exposure.
Exclusive Branding
Sponsorship includes naming rights, award categories, and stage presence.
Networking Hub
Connect with industry leaders, government officials, and potential partners.
Sponsor the 2026 Edition and reach Kwara's hospitality elite.
Sponsor KWASHATE 2026 →✨ Our Vision
To become the leading hospitality and tourism awards platform in Nigeria, recognized for celebrating excellence, promoting cultural heritage, and driving economic growth through world-class events.
🎯 Our Mission
To create a prestigious platform that celebrates, rewards, and empowers the champions of Nigeria's hospitality and tourism industry — through recognition, networking, and business growth.
How It Works
A transparent, four-step process that ensures fairness.
Nomination
Hotels, restaurants, and travel companies self-nominate or get nominated by peers.
Verification
Our team verifies eligibility (CAC registration, operating years, etc.).
Public Voting
The public votes for their favorites across all categories.
Awards Night
Winners are crowned at the prestigious HTEA Gala.
Rotating Across Nigeria
HTEA is not a one-off event. It is a national movement. Each year, the awards rotate to a new state.
Dahiru Obori
A 35-year hospitality veteran. Founder of HospitalityRecruit, Drecot Consults, and OneStack Digital Agency. YouWin! awardee. Leads HTEA as Founder & CEO.
Adedayo Olawale
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Augustina Ibeh
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