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Nze Uzochukwu Elui, Founder/CEO, Old English Group In this interview with Mr. Renn Offor , Managing Editor of My Experience Africa, Nze Uzochukwu Elui, Founder and CEO of Old English Group unveils his passion for creating values for customers as his greatest asset and drive in his business interests. Old English Bar & Grills Owerri was winner of the Best Outdoor Experience Center in Nigeria Award 2023 at the Hotel Managers Conference & Awards Owerri 2023. From a middle-class Nigerian home, the graduate of Psychology from Imo State University by training, turned Chef by passion and hospitality entrepreneur through skills, within just six years of the existence of Old English Group, has transformed the business from a small outlet into four flourishing facilities, namely: Old English Bar & Grills Owerri, Tiger Bar by Old English Enugu, Old English Torf Apartment Owerri and Old English Buffalo Buffet Restaurant Owerri. There are two others in view around December and early 202...

  De Tourism World Inter-national has announced that it would hold its annual 2023 Tourism and Socioeconomic Development and Investment Conference for 2023 to Hold 5th December the Aguiyi Ironsi Complex Hall, St Fimbars Road, Umuahia, Abia State on Tuesday 5th December, 2023 by 12 noon. According to the Mr. Solomon Uwakwe, Executive Director of De Tourism World Inter-national, this year’s theme is, “Rebuilding Capacity in Agro-Tourism, Hospitality & Allied activities toward a Sustainable Green Economy”.  With a vision towards unveiling and promoting sustainable tourism, hospitality and infrastructural development and investment, De Tourism World International, has remained resilient in its vision to annually hold its conference which seeks to promote Tourism and Socio-economic Development and Investment in Nigeria. Mr. Solomon Uwakwe, CEO/Convener, De Tourism World Inter - national Tourism Conference Mr. Solomon Uwakwe, CEO and Convener of De Tourism World International Co...

Nigeria’s flourishing tourism, diverse attractions offer prospects for growth of hospitality sector – Ogar By Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha Benedicta Ogar is a renowned hospitality expert and Lead Consultant at CityBee Hospitality Limited. With extensive experience in various aspects of hospitality, including business services, project management, recruitment, and training, she has built a strong personal brand. In this interview with IFEOMA OKEKE-KORIEOCHA, she speaks on challenges and prospects in the hospitality sector and how she is contributing in the growth of the sector. Why did you choose to go into the hospitality business? Was this something you have always longed to do from young age? Although my passion for the hospitality industry wasn’t a lifelong dream, a visit to the Obudu Cattle Ranch, where my mother worked, had a transformative effect on me and ignited my love for hospitality. The welcoming and caring atmosphere, combined with the staff’s dedication to creating memorable ex...

Ghana's Government Announces Non-Pre-Approval Visa on Arrival for December Festive Season to Mid January Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Accra, Ghana The Ghana Tourism Authority is excited to announce that the Government of Ghana has authorised Non-Pre Approval Visa on Arrival for visitors coming to Ghana from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. According a Press Release by the Ghana Tourism Authority and sighted by MyExperience Africa, 'This pre-approval waiver has been launched as part of the December in GH campaign, which is a crucial element of the 10-year "Beyond the Return" initiative. Hon.  Kwaku Ofori Asiamah Minister of Transport 'The Visa on arrival program aims to facilitate and encourage increased arrivals to Ghana during the festive season. By streamlining the visa process, the Government of Ghana aims to attract more travellers to experience the unique cultural heritage, vibrant events and festivals during the holiday season'. Elmina Castle, Ghana Ac...

Singer Portable arriving at the airport in Uyo, flanked by Mr. Allen Effeh and the media  After arriving Akwa Ibom International Airport Uyo to waiting fans and the media, the excited Portable threw cash up to them to the surprise and excitement of all present as he heard fans chanting his name and praises. Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, is a popular Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. Portable is the headline artist for the much publicized Cocktail & Grills Festival 2023 holding today, Sunday at the Kings and Queens Event Field, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.  Portable was welcomed by the Lead Project Coordinator, Mr. Allen Effeh in the company other members of the media on his arrival at the Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo this afternoon. Portable arriving at the Akwa Ibom International Airport Uyo, flanked by Mr. Allen Effeh and Security details The 2023 Cocktail & Grill Festival, the most biggest Event in Akwa ...

Mc Pashun Mc Pashun has just landed Uyo for this historic event of the year in the State, the Cocktail & Grills Festival. Mc Pashun, whose real name is Diribe Chidi Richard, is a standup comedian, compere and actor. Mc Pashun welcomed by Shuga Daddie and other members of the media on his arrival at the Akwa Ibom Int'l Airport, Uyo this morning The 2023 Cocktail & Grill Festival, the most biggest Event in Akwa Ibom State, and is scheduled to hold today, by 2.00pm at the Kings & Queens Event Field, Ewet housing State, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It promises to be loaded with fun. Hear what Mc Pashun says about the event at his arrival at the Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Mc Pahun calling on all Akwa Ibom youths, men and women to join him at the Cocktail & Grill Festival by 2.00pm today

Masterclass on Calculation & Interpretation of Hotel Management KPIs: Organizers Urge Hospitality Professionals for Career Growth Lead Project Coordinator and Organizer of the annual Hotel Managers Conference, Mr. Olugbenga Sunday has called on all levels of professionals within the hospitality industry to take advantage of the November's Masterclass which focuses on Calculation & Interpretation of Hotel Management KPIs for the industry to deepen professional understanding and enhance their career growth. Mr. Sunday revealed that, "Top Management Decisions are made with some business Statistics and ratios. When you take decision using KPI, we describe such decisions as informed Decisions", he asserted. He then unveiled that the November Masterclass on KPI would be anchored by lead Tutor, Mr. Brian Efa, FCA, ACTI, ACFE. "Mr. Brian Efa is a Havard trained, thorough bred hospitality professional who has worked his way up from the ranks. He was first indigenous G...

Crystalem Luxury Hotel Uyo With just few day to go, Organizers of the Cocktail & Grills Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has unveiled Crystalem Luxury Hotel Uyo as one of the partners for the annual event. Crystalem Luxury Hotel Uyo, Akwa Ibom St ate Mr. Allen Effeh, the Lead Project Coordinator, with excitement, explained that,"We have 3 days to Cocktail and Grill Fest, we couldn't have gotten here without our partners and we are proud to have Crystalem Luxury Hotel as one who has supported us." "Crystalem Luxury Hotel is specifically set with luxurious rooms to cater for exceptional comfort and give you that extra comfort and relaxation you need. "See you at Cocktail and Grill', Mr. Allen enthused. Date : 19th of November 2023 Time : 2pm Venue: Kings & Queens Event Field, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo. Get your tickets here https://paystack.com/pay/cocktailandgrillfest 

Organizers of the Cocktail and Grill Festival 2023 have unveiled CAS Arabian Tea as one of the Vendors at the 2023 edition of the event holding on the 19th November at the Kings and Queens Events Field, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. "We are happy to announce to you that CAS ARABIAN TEA, which is cofounded by Duke A. Igbedu will hosting participants at the 2023 Cocktail and Grill Festival in Uyo", says Mr. Allen Effeh, the Lead Project Coordinator of the even. Mr. Allen Effeh, Lead Project Coordinator "CAS Arabian Tea is a relative new entrant in the healthy drink market and they have been providing quality service to the people of Uyo", he maintains. Enumerating the healthy benefits of this tea includes but not limited to Prevention of Cardiovascular disease, prevention and management of type 2 diabetes as well as protection of the brain from the effects of aging, helps weight loss and helps lower the risk of cancers. It is convenient to drink at any ti...

Singer Portable leads artists to storm Uyo for 2023 Cocktail & Grills Festival on 19th November as top Cocktails, Foods, drinks and Grills Vendors sign on Singer Portable, real name Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, popular Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter will lead several other artists to Uyo for the celebration of the much publicized 2023 edition of the Cocktail & Grills Festival set to hold by 2.00pm on Sunday 19th November 2023 at the Kings and Queens, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.  Singer Portable, Mr. Zazzoo This is coming as several top vendors of foods, drinks, caterers, bakers, cocktails, grills experts have designed on to participate and add to the thrill, networking and fun  for the 2023 event. Artists performing at the Cocktail and Grills Fest include DJ Cheryl, MC Emma Nya, MC Spinosky, MC Pashun, D’Marley, Akwa Ibom Cultural Troupe named Ntido Uforo; The Equalizerz, Ree Goz, Bigg Clemm, DavidWhyte Umoh, Bob Biggie, Bad Pastor, Adams ...

Ebele Enemchukwu There are a few things in life I do not enjoy doing, even though I am skilled at them. Packing suitcases is one. It's the part of travel I never look forward to. Yet, when I have to (which is often), I do it with unintended excellence... " West Africa receives the least number of tourists, even though the countries within it generate the highest number of outbound travellers in Africa." I see the reaction of folks at the airport the few times I have had to open my suitcase for inspection or related matters. I love order, and I wonder why my level of it comes as a surprise to some. It goes from the physical layout of items, to knowing by simply lifting my suitcase, what the likely weight is. This order extends to how I like my hotel room organized after I've checked in. Likely why sharing a room isn't an offer I readily jump at. So you see, anything that'd make me pack up so soon from one location and on to another, is often a turnoff. But when...