L-R Ekene Nnabuihe, The Boulevard Hotel Group; Adedayo Adesugba FIH, Vice Chairman, ATHCON; Trevor Ward, W Hospitality Group; Chibuikem Diala MIH MD, Sustainable Eco6tems
At the just concluded IHTEF AFRICA Conference which held at Ladi Kwali Hall Abuja Continental Hotel (Former Sheraton Abuja) on April 25, 2024, one major highlight was the prestigious ‘Leading Hospitality Legend’ award.
The ‘Leading Hospitality Legend’ Award is the highest honour presented to a hotel industry leader whose exceptional contributions have helped in developing the hospitality and tourism ecosystem in Africa. The winner of this prestigious award must possess a deep responsibility for extraordinary acts of leadership.
The award of honour was presented by the duo of Ekene Nnabuihe, CEO Boulevard Hotel Group and Mr Adedayo Adesugba FIH, Vice Chair, Association of Tourism and Hospitality Associations of Nigeria (ATHCON) on behalf of the organisers to Trevor for his leadership, frontline research roles, personal sacrifices, outstanding contributions to the development of the hospitality industry in Africa.
According to Chibuikem Diala MIH, the Managing Partner, Sustainable Eco6tems and organisers of the IHTEF conference “Indeed, it was a pleasure announcing Trevor Ward as the Winner ‘Leading Legend of the year 2024’ at the Hotel Industry Excellence and Sustainability Awards (HIESA).
“It is not in doubt that Trevor is indeed a leading legend whose footprints on Africa’s hospitality landscape will remain indelible in the minds of many including generations to come. Trevor is known for setting very high standards of performance for himself and for others who work closely.
Adedayo Adesugba FIH, Presenting Award to Trevor Ward
“His Hotel Chain Development in Africa pipeline report has become a guidebook for industry stakeholders, governments, Investors, owners, funding agencies and discerning managers.
“Trevor is symbolic – he resonates wisdom, refreshing candour and genuine hospitality. So, for us, the HIESA team and indeed the industry leadership in Nigeria, this is indeed a rare opportunity to celebrate a man who has given his all for the foundation and building up of the hospitality industry.
“His presence shines brightly with glowing aura, in-depth knowledge, high sense of ethics and excellence. The consensus is that Trevor’s symbolism is unrivalled and we are proud to have him as our Conference Advisor and I am glad we are beneficiaries of his mentorship and leadership.”
The words of Boney Kapoor captures the true essence of the award – “There are heroes and then there are legends, heroes get remembered but legends never die.”
Congratulations, Our Leading Legend.
The Hotel Industry Excellence and Sustainability Awards (HIESA), is the hotel Industry’s premium award organised by Sustainable Eco6tems, the organisers of International Hospitality Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF).