Eko Hotels re-invents Christmas with exciting Prideland adventure

By Demola Balogun

There are seven wonders of the world underpinning the driven force in international tourism and culture.

Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, has introduced the 8th Wonder, an initiative conceptualised to showcase the rich hospitality culture of Nigeria, and promote the establishment as a choice holiday destination with exciting packages for families, tourists and guests.

Traditionally, the Seven Wonders comprise the pyramids of Egypt, especially those at Giza; the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus; the temple of Artemis at Ephesus in Asia Minor; the Colossus of Rhodes; the huge ivory and gold statue of Zeus at Olympia in Peloponnesus, made by Phidias; and the Pharos of Alexandria or the walls of Babylon.

Christened, ‘The Prideland’, the Eko Hotels and Suites new concept is aimed at redefining the African tourism and hospitality culture, which debuted three years ago as ‘Tropical Christmas Wonderland’.

Speaking at a press conference to herald the epoch-making event on Wednesday, August 10, the General Manager, Eko Hotels, Danny Kioporoglou, said this year’s edition themed: ‘The Prideland Tropical Christmas’, which is being packaged with the support of Wakanow Travels as the official ticketing partner, will feature live concerts at Eko Atlantic Theme Park, musical theatricals and sumptuous cuisines capped with exotic wines and beverages.

“Preparation for this year’s event began in earnest and we would like to commend the show of resourcefulness and support from our partners. The connection and insight that we are making with ‘The Prideland Tropical Christmas’ project has made us proud. The timing is also perfect because Africa needs to tell its story in a history making manner,” he said.

In her remarks, the hotel’s Director, Sales and Marketing, Iyadunni Gbadebo, said even at the height of the current global economic challenges, as Africans, “we need to take a step back and look inwards.

“We can no longer afford to spend our dwindling resources to grow the wealth of Western economies without promoting our own people and national brand assets – businesses, products, sports, culture, music and cities in Nigeria – to the world.”