Following its contributions to tourism development in south-West in particular and Nigeria as a whole, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort has been honored with the award of “the Best Themed Resort at this year Nigeria Tourism Awards.
The well attended and classic event held on Friday at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos State was organized with a view to showcasing and honouring individuals and organizations who have worked day and night to push tourism to where it is today in Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, the Chief Operating Officer, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Prince Adesina Araoye stated that, “Nigerian Tourism Awards to Ilaji Resort as the Best Themed Resort stands out as one of best awards we have ever received. The reason is not unconnected with the fact that each awardee is painstakingly assessed before being chosen as evidenced by organisers’ frequent visits to Ilaji Resort during the period of assessment.
“Our recognition as a Resort is an eloquent testimony to the industry and visionary leadership of our Chairman, Engr. (Chief) Dotun Sanusi, who has invested so massively in promoting the tourism industry in Nigeria.
“I therefore congratulate him, our Board of Directors, the entire Management and Staff of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort. We give all glory to God for the award and it is well received by us.
“The award is dedicated to our teaming customers who have been our pillars of support all through the years. I am delighted that Ilaji Resort remains on course towards becoming the leading hospitality outfit and tourists destination in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, he concluded.
5th Nigeria Tourism Awards: Categories and Winners
Best Tourism Promotion Initiative – Funmi Oyatogun – Chappal Waddi Hike
Best Tourism Journalist – Taiye Olayemi (Nan)
Best Tourism Photography – Irene Becker
Best Tourism Video – Tobbinator
Industry Icon – Mrs. Abiola Adelana (Tourism, Sterling Bank)
Industry Icon – Mrs. Abiola Ogunbiyi (Md, Sj Tours)
Industry Icon – Mr. Ademola Sanya (President, Skal Lagos)
Industry Icon – Chuma Mgbojikwe (Former Gm, Transcorp Calabar)
Industry Icon – Nanna Yakubu (Nc Zonal Coordinator, Ntdc)
Industry Icon – Hon. Quadri-Adu Kehinde (P&Pic, African Union)
Best Tour Guide – Jibola Oluseye
Best Training School – Lagos Aviation Academy
Best Tourism Association – Women In Hospitality Nigeria
Best Domestic Tour Operator – Motley Travels
Best Business Travel Agency – Btm
Best Leisure Travel Agency – Aeroport Travels
Best Online Travel Agency – Wakanow
Best Domestic Airline – Air Peace
Best International Airline – Qatar Airways
Best Asian Restaurant – Spice Route
Best International Chain Hotel – Radisson Blu Anchorage
Best Business Hotel – The Envoy Abuja
Best Family Hotel – Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham
Best Resort – Sencillo
Best Themed Resort – Ilaji Hotel & Sports Resort
Best Fast-Food Chain – Domino’s Pizza
Best Family Amusement Centre – Park Vega Waterpark
Best Beach Hotel – Jara Beach Resort –
Best Luxury Hotel – Radisson Blu Anchorage
Best Boutique Hotel <50 Rooms – White Orchid Hotel
Best Boutique Hotel >50 Rooms – The Envoy Abuja
Special Recognition – Sports Tourism – Deji Ajomale
Special Recognition – Sports Tourism – Niyola Sports Management
Most Supportive Brand – Sports Tourism – Access Bank
Young Tourism Personality Of The Year – Jibola Oluseye
Special Recognition – Tourism Support – Dr. Obafemi Hamzat
Best Tourism Commissioner – Lagos State – Pharm Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf
Special Recognition – Tourism Innovation – Aura By Transcorp
Industry Icon – Chief Ayo Olumoko (Chairman Sw, Itpn)
Industry Icon – Hon. Fidelia Salami (Chairman, Delta Tourism Board)
Industry Icon – Ambassador Kayode Adeshola (Former Vp Abuja, Nanta)
Industry Icon – Hon. Solomon Bonu (SA To Lagos Governor On Tourism)
Industry Icon – Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre (SSA To Ekiti Governor On Tourism)
Industry Icon – Mr. Yinka Folami (VP Lagos Zone, Nanta)
Special Recognition – Tourism Investment – Chief Michael Adeojo
Best Tourism Governor – Lagos Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Tourism Personality Of The Year – Chief Abiodun Odusanwo
Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr. Tope Ogbeni-Awe
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