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  • Continental Hotel unveils Festive Season Escape

    Continental Hotel unveils Festive Season Escape

    With Detty December celebration already in full swing in Lagos, one of the leading hospitality groups, the Continental Hotel Group in Lagos and Abuja, is unveiling exciting packages for its clients this Christmas season.

    According to a statement by the Cluster Director of Marketing, Continental Hotel Group, Mr. Richards Mutanda the twin city festive season escape will include exclusive accommodation packages, gourmet dining experiences, and joyful activities for families. It commenced with a Christmas Mystery Tree Lighting ceremony at its lobby last Thursday.

    The tree lighting ceremony witnessed by the hotel’s in-house guests and some high-profile personalities, featured choir renditions, while also transforming the Lobby Café into a Christmas boutique as well as marking the return of Ginger Tree House with festive treats and Macallan Bar shelves with a generous showcase of boutique holiday gifts.

    He assured that though there are limited rooms for the Lagos hotel’s festive accommodation package, but that special rates for Christmas and New Year stays are available upon request.

    Speaking on the specially curated festive food and beverage offerings at the Lagos hotel, he said they include Santa Brunch at the Ekaabo Restaurant on December 21, to Christmas Day Brunch also at Ekaabo and to New Year’s Eve Crossover on December 31 at Sugar 52, the hotel is promising an enthralling experience for the guests.

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    He noted that the festive food and beverage offerings are inclusive of Champagne, canapés, buffet, live BBQ, fire show, and late-night entertainment. For the Abuja hotel, there is an early bird Christmas offer on accommodation from December 19, 2025 – January 10, 2026.

    Mutanda disclosed that rooms are available at giveaway rates per night, inclusive of breakfast for two adults and two children under 12 years at the Obudu Grill.

    “The festive food and beverage offerings at the Abuja hotel will commence on December 21, with brunch at the Obudu Grill Restaurant, and will be followed by lunch and dinner on the 24th at the same restaurant.

    “Christmas Day brunch and Boxing Day lunch and dinner will run on December 25th and 26th respectively at the Obudu Grill.

    “The excitement will be heightened on December 31st at the poolside with dinner and the chef’s special and Champagne toast, while the new year will be welcomed with brunch and dinner as well on January 1, 2026, he added.

    The family is not left out of the pack as there are activities such as sip & paint, creative workshops, and exclusive access to the Children’s Fun Village, Mutanda assured guests of memorable experiences at the group’s two hotels.

  • IWD: firm honours women

    IWD: firm honours women

    Group General Manager, Continental Hotel Group, Karl Hala has described Nigerian women as agents of change who make things happen, adding that when they  take the wheel, things move forward.

    Hala, while commending women for their remarkable achievements, said:  “Each of you in this room is a force. You shape policies, drive economies, lead industries, inspire generations—and still, you do it all with elegance, charm, and a touch of magic.”

    He spoke at a special reception organised by the hotel to honour women on the occasion of International Women’s Day last week at Abuja Continental Hotel.

    The event, which was attended by dignitaries and women from both public and private sectors, was a testament to the hotel group’s commitment to promoting gender equity and inclusiveness.

    He emphasised the importance of accelerating action for women, highlighting the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. He urged all women to continually strive, keep shining and keep accelerating action for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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    The Group General Manager also stressed the need to uplift and support every woman and girl child, ensuring they have the right to dream, the power to act, and the platform to rise.

    “We have women in key leadership positions, including on our board of directors.Additionally, we have implemented policies and programmes to support women’s growth and development, including a nursery for working mothers,” he said.

    The event was attended by dignitaries, including government officials, business leaders, and celebrities. Guests praised the hotel group’s efforts to promote gender equity and inclusiveness.