Nigeria's hotel industry is experiencing significant growth, with listed operators reporting their highest profits in five years.Despite challenges like inflation and high interest rates, the sector is benefiting from a recovering corporate environment.Transcorp Hotels and Ikeja Hotel Plc combined to earn N14.60 billion in the first half of 2026, a 24.8% increase from the previous year.The recovery is driven by increased corporate activity, stable exchange rates, and more business travel.Projections suggest the hospitality sector could reach $2.61 billion by 2029.While challenges like financing costs and energy prices persist, the industry remains optimistic.Hotels are leveraging pricing power to offset inflation, with room rates expected to rise further.The sector's resilience highlights its role as an economic barometer, reflecting broader growth in Nigeria's services economy.