Transcorp Hilton wins sales team of the year award

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja has announced that it has been named the winner of Hilton Worldwide Prize for 2012 Group Conference & Events Sales Team of the Year for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Region.

The award, announced at the Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific Sales Conference in Vienna, Austria recognises the highest performing hotel sales team in specific Hilton Worldwide conference and events sales measurement metrics.

A statement from the hotel’s Abuja office said Transcorp Hilton led the MEA region in all metrics including Business Development Research Consultants (BDRC) test calls, third party transactions, building great relationships for win-win transactions, strong follow-ups and business conversions to win the prestigious award.

“It is great to see the hard work and dedication of our team recognised by Hilton Worldwide in what was acknowledged as a difficult year. The award makes a great start to 2013 and we are proud to achieve this important recognition’ Etienne Gailliez, general manager said.

Winner of Hilton Worldwide ‘Hotel of the Year for Middle East & Africa 2010’, Transcorp Hilton Abuja is the choice hotel for local and international conference and events. The hotel’s location, quality of accommodation and the level of service delivery all combine to make it the preferred venue for group conference and events.

Vikram Jamwal, the hotel’s director

of business development, who was present in Vienna to receive the award said, “Our team is delighted with the award and determined to keep the momentum to consistently exceed the expectations of our guests.”

The award plaque was presented to Vikram Jamwal by Chris Nassetta, Hilton Worldwide president & CEO, at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany.

Valentine Ozigbo, the MD/CEO of Transnational Hotels and Tourism Services Limited (owners of Transcorp Hilton Abuja) and Rudi Jagersbacher, Hilton Worldwide President for Middle East and Africa, were also present at the award presentation ceremony.

In his remark, Ozigbo thanked Hilton Worldwide for the strong partnership over the years which is set to deepen with the proposed establishment of more Hilton brands in Nigeria by Transcorp plc.