Transcorp Hilton Abuja Honoured at World Travel Awards 2015 Named Winner in Five Categories
including Africa’s Leading Business Hotel ABUJA, NIGERIA – June 22, 2015 – Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with an unprecedented five awards by the voters of the 22nd World Travel Awards.
The hotel, which is owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality
subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, emerged winner of
the prestigious World Travel Awards for Africa’s Leading Business Hotel,
Nigeria’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Hotel, Nigeria’s
Leading MICE Hotel and Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Suite (the Presidential
Suite) at the Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015 which took place
at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.
”It is a great privilege and honour to be recognised for what we do by
our discerning guests “, said Etienne Gailliez, general manager, Transcorp
Hilton Abuja. “To win the World Travel Awards in five categories is
unprecedented in Nigeria and we are delighted that our efforts at
delivering world class experiences consistently to our Guests are
recognised and appreciated. It is a fitting reward for the hardwork and
dedication of our Team Members especially in the past year. The awards
are, therefore, dedicated to all our Team Members”, Etienne concluded.
Recognition from the World Travel Awards is coming on the heels of the
launch of a new vision for the hotel and the implementation of operational
excellence initiatives that focus on delivering extraordinary guest
service.
Receiving the awards on behalf of the hotel, Valentine Ozigbo, MD/CEO of
Transcorp Hotels Plc, said ” I am pleased that the outstanding work and
dedication of the team at Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been recognized once
again. Receiving these awards ahead of the planned upgrade of an already
award-winning facility means that we are poised to deliver an unparalleled
experience on the continent of Africa; incredible things are coming both
for our guests and for industry watchers.”
World Travel Awards(tm) exists to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate
excellence in travel tourism and hospitality, which is why Transcorp
Hilton Abuja was chosen by fellow professionals across the globe for a
World Travel Award(tm). Winners of the World Travel
Awards are decided on by an independent vote from 167,000 travel agents
and tourism experts in over 200 countries. The awards cover twenty-three
countries ranging across the Indian Ocean to the Pacific.
Media can access additional information about Transcorp Hilton Abuja at
www.abuja.hilton.com<http://www.abuja.hilton.com/>
About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels &
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products and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more
than 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish,
forward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping
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About Transcorp Hotels Plc
Transcorp Hotels Plc
Transcorp Hotels Plc is the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational
Corporation of Nigeria Plc (“Company”). The Company owns and operates
Transcorp Hilton Abuja, which provides luxury accommodation, world class
cuisine, conferencing and leisure facilities to business travellers and
tourists from all over the world. The Company also holds 100% interest in
Transcorp Hotels Calabar Limited, which owns and operates the Transcorp
Hotel in Calabar.
L-R: Transcorp Hilton Abuja GM Etienne Gaillez and Transcorp Hotels
Plc CEO Valentine Ozigbo after receiving an impressive five awards during
the 2015 World Travel Awards in Seychelles at the weekend
Transcorp Hotels Plc CEO Valentine Ozigbo and Transcorp Hilton
Abuja GM Etienne Gaillez surrounded by well-wishers after receiving an
impressive five awards during the 2015 World Travel Awards in Seychelles
at the weekend
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