Only a few women possess the grace to shine in a male-dominated world most especially in the Hospitality Sector. For Dupe Olusola her case is quite significant, she is a shining light illuminating many as role model mostly for her audacious stand and ways of getting things done in daisy situations. She has refused to be boxed up by the clichés surrounding women rather she stood up to the task ever since she was appointed as the head honcho of Transcorp Hotels Plc; Africa’s most prominent hotel chain who has the award-winning Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the Transcorp Hotels Calabar in southern Nigeria.
They also run Aura by Transcorp Hotels, an online booking portal that began in 2021 and is experiencing significant growth. When Dupe took over it was quite evident that it was yet the beginning of another turnaround in the business as she ensured she infused professionalism, Excellence, Execution, and Enterprise into what she does and also ensured few changes were made to absorb more customers base and also build the reputation of the brand stronger despite many rivals. Using her dexterity as an avid team player, sterling leadership qualities and highly cerebral prowess; the hotel listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has continued to record highflying success with innovation as the by-product of business and executing with perfection to uphold a standard of honesty that inspires trust in every stakeholder and keeps them focused on the common goal to allowed Transcorp Hotels Plc cultivate a reputation for honesty and creativity.
Under her watch, Transcrop won the prestigious 2022 Seven Stars Luxury Award and has been recognized by the World Travel Awards for its flagship property, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, including Africa’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading City Hotel and Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Suite (the Presidential Suite). Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Zuma Restaurant (at Transcorp Hilton Abuja) also won the World Luxury Hotel Awards for hotel and restaurant, respectively. Also the 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award from Trip Advisor and the Travellers’ Review Award from Booking.com. The 2022 Nigerian Tourism Awards recognized Aura by Transcorp Hotels with the Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation.
Dupe has remained a catalyst of change and inspiration to many women out there. The impeccable feat she has recorded is an indication that regardless of age and gender; capacity brings you resounding success. She is not relenting in ensuring a continuous win for the brand and continuity in making a loud impact.
