Can you describe the history and operating philosophy of Eko Hotel & Suites?
Mr. Panos Panayis: Eko Hotel & Suites commenced business with the Kuramo Lodge that opened in 1976. The main hotel was opened in 1977 during the Festac 77. From its opening it was managed by Holiday Inn and was known as Eko Holiday Inn. On 1st August 1988, Le Meridien S.A took over the management of the hotel and remained operators of the hotel till November 1994. During this period the corporate identity of the Hotel was L’Hotel Eko Meridien. The baton of management was changed to Accor group who managed under name Eko Hotel till 1997 when Le Meridien made a come back and managed the hotel under the name of Le Meridien Eko Hotel. When their contract expired in February 2004, Eko Hotels Limited owners of Eko Hotel took over the Management under the name of Eko Hotel & Suites. The operating philosophy of the management of Eko Hotel & Suites is to continue to be the leader in the hotel industry in Nigeria, offering seamless service beyond the guests’ expectations. Who are Eko Hotel & Sui
