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The Hotel Management Contract is a crucial document used when a property owner wishes to engage a professional hotel management company to operate their hotel property in Nigeria. This agreement is particularly relevant for new hotel developments, rebranding exercises, or when transitioning from owner-operated to professional management. The contract comprehensively covers operational, financial, and legal aspects of the hotel management relationship, including compliance with Nigerian hospitality regulations, tourism laws, and commercial legislation. It details management fees, operating standards, staffing arrangements, budget processes, and performance metrics while incorporating local business practices and market conditions. The document is essential for protecting both parties' interests and ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations in the Nigerian hospitality context.

1. Parties: Identification of the hotel owner and management company

2. Background/Recitals: Context of the agreement, property description, and parties' intentions

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules

4. Appointment and Term: Scope of manager's appointment and duration of the agreement

5. Manager's Rights and Responsibilities: Detailed outline of management company's authority and duties

6. Owner's Rights and Obligations: Owner's roles, responsibilities, and retained rights

7. Staff and Employment: Employment arrangements, responsibilities, and policies

8. Operating Standards: Brand standards, quality requirements, and performance metrics

9. Budgets and Financial Management: Budget preparation, approval process, and financial reporting requirements

10. Fees and Payment Terms: Management fees, structure, calculation, and payment terms

11. FF&E and Capital Expenditure: Furniture, fixtures, equipment, and capital improvement provisions

12. Insurance and Indemnification: Required insurance coverage and mutual indemnification provisions

13. Default and Termination: Events of default, termination rights, and consequences

14. Post-Termination Obligations: Transition arrangements and post-termination responsibilities

15. Intellectual Property: Usage of brands, trademarks, and systems

16. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

17. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law