By George OPARA
Patrick Anyanwu, the National President of Nigeria Hotel Association, has warned members nationwide of the dangers of giving criminals hotel accomodations.
He also warned that unregistered hotels could face sanctions, including possible closure, as part of efforts to regulate the industry.
Anyanwu said this while addressing ne smen in Owerri, Imo State capital in a meeting with national executives and state chairmen.
He clearly said any hotel owner found keeping criminals, including internet fraud suspects, would face consequences.
In his words, “Any hotelier caught harbouring criminals or ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ boys will have themselves to blame. The association believes in a standard operating system that adheres to the dictates of the industry”.
Anyanwu urged members to comply with regulations guiding the hospitality industry, noting that adherence to standards would help protect the sector.
“The tourism and hospitality sector remains one of the most important drivers of economic growth and, the largest employers of labour in the country today.
“We will use security when the time comes to make this work. In the near future, hotels that refuse to register with the association will face penalties.
“Such hotels may even risk being shut down as part of efforts to sanitise the industry.
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