According to the organisers of the award, the recognition was aimed at celebrating industry icons who have contributed to the growth of tourism in Nigeria.
Commenting on the award, business development director, aura by Transcorp Hotels, Ifeoma Okafor-Obi, said:“we are proud to receive the Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation less than a year after our official launch. “With aura by Transcorp Hotels, we cater to the three major things people think about when they travel – where they stay, what they eat, and things to do. With our verified accommodation – hotels and apartments – and carefully curated experiences, we have over the past 10 months shown people reasons to travel within the country, whether for business or leisure, solo or as a family or group.
“With just a few clicks on our platform, users can be on their way to enjoy their best staycation ever, visiting hidden gems in different parts of the country and staying in hotels and apartments that feels like home,” Okafor-Obi added.of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola, stressed that, the platform has proven to be a tool for revolutionising domestic tourism in Nigeria.