professional · Abuja
Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria
The Awarding Body for Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) is the professional body and sectoral awarding body for hospitality, travel and tourism in Nigeria. It promotes standards, ethics and excellence in the industry, linking global best practice with local practice. Its mandate covers professional development, certification, policy advocacy, research, and sustainable tourism that supports economic growth and cultural preservation. Members are recognised with ITPN designations (LITPN, AITPN, MITPN, FITPN), and receive training discounts, networking events, the membership directory, the newsletter, quarterly journals and research reports, a membership certificate and card, and a voice in policy development.
Training for people working in hospitality, travel and tourism, including the yearly capacity-building programmes and custom courses.
The sector's awarding body: National Skills Qualifications, National Occupational Standards and centre accreditation.
Building the manpower the tourism and allied industries need as they change.
Policy advocacy and research for the industry.
ITPN is incorporated under section 26 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (Cap C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), registration number 898445, as a company limited by guarantee without share capital and not for profit. It is a higher, vocational and tertiary-level professional membership institute, charged with meeting the changing manpower needs of tourism and allied industries. The Council is its highest policy-making organ, working through the Secretariat and committees.