The Art Hotel launches in Nigeria

The guest of honour of the launch evening ceremony was the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The Minister appreciated the hotel’s efforts to display and promote Nigerian in extensive gallery aiming to highlight the astonishing Nigerian culture.

 

“The Art Hotel brand is a new offering associated with art, style, culture, sophistication, and contemporary creativity that promises quality service and genuine guest experiences to deliver customer satisfaction in a distinctive environment.

“This project had been strategically crafted to showcase our unique art, innovativeness, and creative works”, Minister Mohammed commented during the event.

Other guests attending the Grand Launch of The Art Hotel featured several country dignitaries, as well as notable industry players: Governor of Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; Royal Father of the day, Oba of Oniru, HRM Oba Gbolahan Lawal; HM Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan; Lawal, HM Oba Saheed Elegushi; Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest C. Ndukwe OFR; Head of Service Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Director General of the National Institute of Hospitality, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa; Madam Nike Art Gallery; Head Pastor City of David Church, Pastor Idowu lluyomade and Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Mr. Foli Coker.

During the opening festivities, Tunji Abdul, the hotel’s CEO was awarded with the Dedication and Service to the Nigerian Tourism Sector title by Mr. Coker. According to Abdul, The Art Hotel is committed to promote high-end quality service, support arts and culture across the hospitality sector in Lagos, while meeting the needs of the local and foreign business community, art lovers, as well as leisure travellers.

“After a challenging five-year planning and development process, we are delighted and honoured to be opening our doors to the general public as we have positioned ourselves to meet the growing demand of the business community, art lovers and the explorers. We will offer an unmatched hospitality experience while aiming to serve our unique guests. Our vision is to become the leading provider of differentiated, boutique Art-Deco hotels in key cities around the world starting with Lagos.

“[...] the grand vision for the luxury hotel is to create an authentic guest experience that is meaningful and unique to the brand, however big or small that emotional connection might be this is what luxury hospitality is today”, Tunji Abdul commented.

“With a focus on exceptional dining concepts, signature service and exceptional experiences are well represented throughout this hotel as the signature restaurants will provide a cool, contemporary setting, serving exquisite sharing-style seafood and stunning culinary creations from expert chefs available in the restaurant and at the rooftop bar.

“Placing the guest at the pinnacle of the hotel experience, the intent is to ensure the Art Hotel is synonymous with great service, high quality and exhilarating experiences. With a renewed determination to lead luxury hospitality, delivering personalized guest experiences by offering service that goes beyond expectations, leaving guests with more time to enjoy the moments in life that really matter”, he added.

The boutique Art-Deco hotels chain operated by the brand aims to be expanded across west Africa, South Africa, Europe, and the United States in the near future.

 

Source: thisdaylive.com, africa.businessinsider.com