{"id":39815,"date":"2015-06-22T16:24:25","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T15:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=39815"},"modified":"2015-06-22T16:24:25","modified_gmt":"2015-06-22T15:24:25","slug":"re-transcorp-hilton-press-release-for-online-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/pointblanknews-investigations\/re-transcorp-hilton-press-release-for-online-media\/","title":{"rendered":"RE: Transcorp Hilton Press Release for Online Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transcorp Hilton\u00a0Abuja Honoured at World Travel Awards 2015 Named Winner in Five Categories
\nincluding Africa’s Leading Business Hotel\u00a0ABUJA, NIGERIA – June 22, 2015 – Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured\u00a0with an unprecedented five awards by the voters of the 22nd World Travel\u00a0Awards.<\/p>\n

The hotel, which is owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality
\nsubsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, emerged winner of
\nthe prestigious World Travel Awards for Africa’s Leading Business Hotel,
\nNigeria’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Hotel, Nigeria’s
\nLeading MICE Hotel and Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Suite (the Presidential
\nSuite) at the Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015 which took place
\nat the Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.<\/p>\n

”It is a great privilege and honour to be recognised for what we do by
\nour discerning guests “, said Etienne Gailliez, general manager, Transcorp
\nHilton Abuja. “To win the World Travel Awards in five categories is
\nunprecedented in Nigeria and we are delighted that our efforts at
\ndelivering world class experiences consistently to our Guests are
\nrecognised and appreciated. It is a fitting reward for the hardwork and
\ndedication of our Team Members especially in the past year. The awards
\nare, therefore, dedicated to all our Team Members”, Etienne concluded.<\/p>\n

Recognition from the World Travel Awards is coming on the heels of the
\nlaunch of a new vision for the hotel and the implementation of operational
\nexcellence initiatives that focus on delivering extraordinary guest
\nservice.<\/p>\n

Receiving the awards on behalf of the hotel, Valentine Ozigbo, MD\/CEO of
\nTranscorp Hotels Plc, said ” I am pleased that the outstanding work and
\ndedication of the team at Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been recognized once
\nagain. Receiving these awards ahead of the planned upgrade of an already
\naward-winning facility means that we are poised to deliver an unparalleled
\nexperience on the continent of Africa; incredible things are coming both
\nfor our guests and for industry watchers.”<\/p>\n

World Travel Awards(tm) exists to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate
\nexcellence in travel tourism and hospitality, which is why Transcorp
\nHilton Abuja was chosen by fellow professionals across the globe for a
\nWorld Travel Award(tm). Winners of the World Travel<\/p>\n

Awards are decided on by an independent vote from 167,000 travel agents
\nand tourism experts in over 200 countries. The awards cover twenty-three
\ncountries ranging across the Indian Ocean to the Pacific.<\/p>\n

Media can access additional information about Transcorp Hilton Abuja at
\nwww.abuja.hilton.com<http:\/\/www.abuja.hilton.com\/<\/a>><\/p>\n

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts<\/p>\n

Founded in 1919 as the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels &
\nResorts continues to build upon its legacy of innovation by developing
\nproducts and services to meet the needs of savvy global travelers at more
\nthan 550 hotels across six continents. Hilton is the stylish,
\nforward-thinking global leader in hospitality with Team Members shaping
\nexperiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued and respected.
\nAccess the latest news at news.hilton.com and begin your journey at
\nwww.hilton.com <http:\/\/www.hilton.com\/<\/a>> or
\nwww.hilton.com\/offers<http:\/\/www.hilton.com\/offers<\/a>> for the latest hotel
\nspecials. Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s 12 brands.<\/p>\n

About Transcorp Hotels Plc<\/p>\n

Transcorp Hotels Plc
\nTranscorp Hotels Plc is the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational
\nCorporation of Nigeria Plc (“Company”). The Company owns and operates
\nTranscorp Hilton Abuja, which provides luxury accommodation, world class
\ncuisine, conferencing and leisure facilities to business travellers and
\ntourists from all over the world. The Company also holds 100% interest in
\nTranscorp Hotels Calabar Limited, which owns and operates the Transcorp
\nHotel in Calabar.<\/p>\n

\"<\/a>

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<\/p><\/div>\n

\"<\/a>

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<\/p><\/div>\n

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\nFor more information please visit our website\u00a0www.transcorphotelsplc.com<http:\/\/www.transcorphotelsplc.com\/<\/a>>.<\/p>\n

Best regards,<\/p>\n

[Heirs Holdings]<http:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/<\/a>><\/p>\n

Omede Odekina
\nMedia Relations Executive,
\nMarketing & Corporate Communications<\/p>\n

Heirs Holdings Ltd.
\nHeirs Place, 1, MacGregor Road – Ikoyi,
\nLagos – Nigeria
\nP: +234-1-2774641-5
\nM:+234-8162807921
\nE: omede.odekina@heirsholdings.com<\/a><mailto:omede.odekina@heirsholdings.com<\/a>>
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