Hilton Signs Koko Beach Resort Into Curio Collection, Becomes First Internationally Branded Resort

<h4>Hilton Signs Koko Beach Resort Into Curio Collection&comma; Becomes First Internationally Branded Resort<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Arguably rated as one of the biggest moves&comma; Hilton has signed Koko Beach Resort Ilashe Lagos into the Curio Collection by Hilton at the African World Hotel Conference in Nairobi on 13th June 2023&comma; marking the first internationally branded resort on Nigeria&&num;8217&semi;s Atlantic coastline&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The Branding and Management Agreement &lpar;BAMA&rpar; with Hilton&&num;8217&semi;s Curio Collection is for a new luxury destination in Lagos&comma; Nigeria &&num;8211&semi; Koko Beach Resort Ilashe Lagos&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Carlos Khneisser&comma; Vice President of Development&comma; Middle East and Africa&comma; Hilton&comma; said&colon; &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;We are delighted to partner with Outposts Investment Limited on this remarkable project as we continue to expand Hilton’s portfolio of world-class brands throughout Africa&period; Koko Beach Resort Lagos represents Hilton’s third Curio Collection property in Africa&comma; joining the already operating Legend Hotel Lagos Airport&comma; CurioCollection by Hilton&comma; and the soon-to-open Kwetu Nairobi&comma; Curio Collection by Hilton&period; We look forward to welcoming guests to an authentic hospitality experience backed by Hilton’s globally recognized service at this outstanding property&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Richie Shittu&comma; CEO of Outposts Investment Limited and owner of Koko Beach Resort Lagos&comma; Curio Collection by Hilton&comma; shared his enthusiasm&colon; &OpenCurlyQuote;’Our collaboration with Hilton&comma; a brand with over a century of hospitality expertise&comma; will provide an unforgettable beachfront experience for our guests at this unique destination&period; We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Hilton – a renowned global hotel chain&period;’’<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Due to open in 2025&comma; this 60-room luxury resort&comma; developed with Outposts Investment Limited&comma; is currently under construction on the pristine Ibeshe&sol;Ikaare beach and represents a new dawn for Nigerian tourism&comma; particularly under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&&num;8217&semi;s progressive regime&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"alignnone size-medium wp-image-21063" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2023&sol;06&sol;IMG-20230614-WA0006-300x225&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"300" height&equals;"225" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>With stunning sea views&comma; private villas&comma; diverse dining options&comma; and an array of world-class recreational facilities and amenities&comma; this project aims to promote domestic tourism and ease pressure on our foreign exchange reserves&period; A huge thank you to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State&comma; whose support has been instrumental in moving this project forward smoothly on the shores of Lagos&excl;&excl;&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Hilton was represented at the signing by Mr Patrick Fitzgibbon and KOKO Beach Hotels &amp&semi; Resorts by its founder&comma; Mr Richie SHITTU&period; Lagos&comma; get ready to explore this remarkable destination with Hilton&&num;8217&semi;s globally recognised service for an incredible hospitality experience&excl; Stay tuned for more updates<&sol;p>&NewLine;