Transcorp Hilton Abuja has received the Signum Virtutis (seal of excellence) award in the hotels and resorts category in the 2016 Seven Stars Global Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

A statement by the hotel on Sunday said it received the honour on Saturday at a ceremony held in Marbella, Spain.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja is the only Nigerian hotel that has received the prestigious award, according to the statement.

“An elite panel of luxury lifestyle experts selected nominees and the eventual winners of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards with voting open to the public,” it stated.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Transcorp Hotels Plc, Valentine Ozigbo, who received the award on behalf of the hotel, said, “To again be recognised 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.

“With the ongoing upgrades to 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.”

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

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