Bahir Dar University’s Department of Tourism and Hotel Management successfully hosted a highly engaging guest lecture on November 5, 2026, at the Old Senate Hall. The event featured Nicolas Patmore, Cluster General Manager at The First Group Hospitality, who delivered a powerful address titled “Hospitality: Ethiopia’s Fastest Road to Leadership & The Industry That Travels With You.” Mr. Patmore shared invaluable global industry insights with attending students, academic staff, and professionals, emphasizing the sector's vital role in driving Ethiopia's prosperity. The university extends its gratitude to Mr. Patmore for his inspiring presentation and to all attendees for making the event a resounding success.