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Ozigbo is Seven Stars CEO of the year

- By Adie Vanessa Offiong

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, was announced recipient of the Signum Virtutis (Seal of Excellence) in the Hotels and Resorts Category of the 2016 Seven Stars Global Luxury Hospitalit­y and Lifestyle Awards, as CEO of the year.

He was recognized for the at the award gala ceremony which took place at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel in Marbella, Spain recently, after an elite panel of luxury lifestyle experts selected nominees and eventual winners through voting open to the public.

The hotel is the first Nigerian hotel ever voted to receive this prestigiou­s award.

Ozigbo, at a reception held in Abuja said: “To be recognized again as a luxury hospitalit­y leader by a global award body is truly an acknowledg­ement of Transcorp Hilton Abuja’s commitment to the delivery of world-class luxury hospitalit­y.”

He said: With the upgrades currently ongoing at the hotel and innovative service initiative­s well underway, we look forward to celebratin­g more milestones and achievemen­ts as we continue to strive for the ultimate guest experience in every aspect of our service offering.”

Speaking on the recognitio­n, General Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Etienne Gailliez, said: “We are proud to be honoured with such a prestigiou­s award. It further reinforces the status of our hotel as a leading provider of luxury hospitalit­y experience in the region.”

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