Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been recognised as Africa’s leading business hotel for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards.
At the 2019 Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held at the Sugar Beach, Mauritius on June 1, Transcorp scooped five of 11 awards won by Hilton, as voted for by travel and tourism professionals globally.
The hotel, which is owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc., the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc., was recognised as Africa’s leading business hotel and Nigeria’s leading hotel.
It was also honoured as Nigeria’s leading business hotel, Nigeria’s leading MICE Hotel and Nigeria’s leading hotel suite.
Receiving the awards on behalf of the hotel, managing director/chief executive officer, Transcorp Hotels Plc., Owen Omogiafo, said, “It is an honour to have been recognised by the World Travel Awards 2019.
“The award is a testament to the genuine passion and dedication our hotel puts into going the extra mile for our guests.
“Thank you to all our guests and our amazing team members at Transcorp Hilton Abuja who are at the heart of our successes; without them, we wouldn’t have been recognised for this great achievement.”
General manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Kevin Brett, said, “We are honoured to have been recognised by the World Travel Awards 2019. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence and to providing an outstanding guest experience and is a reflection of our hotel’s exceptional team members and facilities. Winning the award for Africa’s Leading Business Hotel 2019 is also a recognition for the destination of Nigeria being elevated among the best on the African continent.”
