NIGERIA – The organisers of Nigeria’s leading hospitality event Hotel Expo Nigeria – HEN have announced the postponement of the 2024 edition of the event slated for August 1-2, 2024.
The postponement is due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers and due to the unavailability of many stakeholders associated with the event to be present as a result of the planned nationwide protests which coincide with the Hotel Expo.
In a statement released by Mr. Joe Hanson on behalf of the organisers, he said “As a responsible entity and guided by the tenets of safety and comfort which are part of the hospitality ecosystem, we deem it fit to postpone the event due to this force majeure.
“We are as concerned about our vendors, partners, sponsors, and attendees as we are about the success of the event and would not want to take chances. Whilst this is a tough and hard decision, we reckon it is in the interest of all concerned”.
He added that a new date that factors in the stakeholders will be communicated soon.
The statement urges everyone to stay safe and be security conscious on the days of the planned protests.
The hospitality industry in Nigeria is set to witness a significant event at the Hotel Expos Nigeria 2024.
The expo is sponsored by major brands including Escapade, Air Peace, Ebonylife Cinemas, Floorkraft, Burger King, Ikogosi Resort, Valujet, and Leadway, and the orgernisers had promised to be Africa’s biggest hospitality event.
Organizers of the two-day Hotel Expo Nigeria 2024 had said that the event will present attendees with opportunities for networking, brand exposure, and business development.
Hotel Expo Nigeria, a leading exhibition, sales, networking, and conference event providing unparalleled networking opportunities, brand exposure, and business development opportunities, is scheduled to take place on August 1 and 2 at the Landm in Centre, Lagos.
The expo gathers top players in the hospitality industry, including decision-makers, procurement managers, SMEs, owners/operators, industry, executives and end-users.
The Brand Manager, Mr Emmanuel Etim, made this known in a statement signed by the Communication Officer of Escapade App, Dolapo Ojabowale, disclosing that other notable African brands that would be joining forces to be a part of West Africa’s biggest hospitality event are: Burger King, Ikogosi Resort, Valujet, Ebonylife Cinemas, among others.
Etim described Escapade’s participation in Hotel Expo Nigeria 2024 as “a strategic move to enhance brand awareness, establish industry connections, and drive user acquisition for the app.”
According to him, Escapade offers a unique platform where users can search for and book short lets with the confidence of HD and 3D views.
This assures that Escapade is committed to providing an unparalleled booking experience that enhances trust and satisfaction for African travellers and supports the broader goals of the hospitality industry in Africa.
“Our app is designed to cater to the unique needs of Africa and supports and hassle-free short-term getaways.
“By offering HD and 3D views of our shortlets, we ensure that what you see is what you get, enhancing trust and satisfaction among our users,” he stated.
“By offering a platform that makes it easier for travellers to find and book quality shortlets, Escapade is helping to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth.
“As a major sponsor at the 2024 edition of the Hotel Expo Nigeria, we are thrilled to share how Escapade is changing the hospitality game and meeting the people who matter most in the industry,” he added.
The company is committed to providing an unparalleled booking experience that enhances trust and satisfaction for African travelers while supporting the broader goals of the hospitality industry in Africa.
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