Leading African hospitality brand Transcorp Hotels recently launched “aura”, a digital platform that connects individuals to unique homes, great food and memorable leisure experiences.
The launch event, which took place in Abuja, Nigeria at the Transcorp Hilton, was graced by His excellency, the Vice president of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman Transcorp Group Tony O. Elumelu, Minister of Justice of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and a few other notable personalities.
According, to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the platform is coming at a time when the nation’s hospitality industry was recovering from a downturn occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the platform would provide a significant avenue for small businesses in the industry to grow.
Also speaking during the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola, said the launch of Aura remains a bright spot for the company following a year when the hospitality sector was severely affected by the pandemic.
She said the digital platform was an essential part of the firm’s strategy to grow domestic tourism and travel and differentiate its offerings to capture returning travel demand as access to the COVID-19 vaccine improves.
Through Aura, Transcorp Hotels Plc. Seeks to transform the travel and tourism industry in Africa by focusing on essential components of travel – where you stay, what you eat, and how you spend your time while putting memorable experiences at the centre. At the event, guests had the opportunity to explore various activities that highlights the three touchpoints of Aura, which include homes, food and experiences during the experiential event.
Aura is Africa’s #1 accommodation digital platform that connects people and travellers with quality accommodation, great food and exciting local experiences.
