May 04, (THEWILL) – The Chief Executive Officer and Convener of Hotel Managers Conference (HMC), Mr. Olugbenga Omotayo Sunday, has announced the coming on board of two big sponsors for its fifth edition conference.
The two debuting sponsors of the conference billed to hold in Owerri, between July 13 and 14, 2023, are LG Electronics Nigeria and Monty Suites.
Tagged ‘Owerri 2023’, the theme of the annual conference is: “Performance Management: Managers and Owners Dilemma.”
Sunday, who disclosed this, noted that for the fledgling conference to attract two big names in the nation’s economy to its fold in such a short span of existence and with more expected, speaks volumes of the impact of the conference.
He said, ‘‘LG Electronics is a very big and globally recognised conglomerate in the electronics, home appliances, chemicals and telecommunication industries.
“This sponsorship speaks volumes about how far HMC has come and cementing the multiple values and business potential the platform brings to the table with its mentorship, capacity building and influence-reaching partnership of about 600 hotels and hospitality outfits managers, Chief Executives and owners across Nigeria while influencing almost 6,000 hotel personnel in Nigeria alone.’’
Mr. Samuel Odenusi, B2B2C Sales Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics, disclosed the reason for the sponsorship, He said, “At the beginning of the year, when my team and I were charting the course of marketing activities, we resolved that doing more collaborations this year will help the brand a great deal.’’
Speaking further, he noted that LG Electronics have high expectations as they participate in the conference, saying that participants attending the conference would be exposed to in-depth information about LG products that will add value to their business, and have access to enticing discounts on LG products and lots more.
He explained that delegates and participants would stand a chance to win exciting prizes from raffle draws, adding that “engaging atmosphere, interactive event and first-hand feedback are part of LG’s priority expectations at the conference while anticipating to close beautiful deals.”
In the same development, Monty Suites, its second sponsor, is one of the emerging indigenous hotel chains in the country, with operations in Calabar, Uyo and other parts of the country.
Sunday commended Monty Suites for the confidence it reposed in the conference while lauding its resilience as an indigenous hotel brand with a vision and passion to run with global standards in delivering best-practice hospitality offerings.
The Group General Manager of Monty Suites, Mr. Mounssif Ouzine, speaking on the reason for the sponsorship, said, ‘‘Monty Suites, as a growing hotel chain, is sponsoring the Hotel Managers’ Conference to demonstrate its commitment to supporting indigenous hospitality industry and emphasising the brand’s dedication to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and promoting growth within the sector.
‘‘This sponsorship will also enhance visibility among industry professionals, create networking opportunities, and grant access to a diverse pool of skilled hospitality experts while providing insights into industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.’’
Ouzine added that delegates and participants should expect Monty Suites to make meaningful contributions to the conference in diverse ways.
The HMC was conceived to build capacity in hotel managers across Africa, bridging the gap between international hospitality brands and indigenous brands both in administration and general operation standards.
Janefrances Ebere Chibuzor is a Tourism Writer at THEWILL
