Leading hotel franchise, Swiss International is thrilled to announce the signing of a License – and technical verification agreement for the new hotel Swiss International Rancho Valeria – Warri.
Set to be situated in the oil rich city of Warri, the new hotel has a strategic location that caters to business travelers, conference guests and weekenders looking for a short break. The Rancho Valeria – Warri is within proximity to major gas corporations and business offices.
Warri, initially known as a market center with a port is now known as Nigeria’s oil hub. This was after the discovery of natural gas and petroleum, which helped the city gain new economic importance. The city hosts Nigeria’s second petroleum refinery, after the one in Lekki, Lagos.
The hotel development will happen over 3 phases. The first phase will be 38 rooms and suites, which will grow to 100 rooms and suites with the hotel group’s signature concepts. Guests will enjoy the culinary flavors at the Swiss Flavours Restaurant & Lounge and the TED & Co, Bar & Lounge, the Swiss-Select members will enjoy the member exclusivity at the Swiss-Select Lounge and unwind at the Inspirations Pool & Gym. For the business travelers, the hotel has 4 Eventives Meeting and Events venues.
During the technical verification process, the company’s standards will be verified, and the company’s license formula and concepts will be introduced. These are:
- Swiss Flavors Restaurant & Lounge
- TED & Co, Bar & Lounge
- Eventives Meetings and Events
- Inspirations Pool & Gym
- Swiss-Select Lounge
Additionally, the company will continue to make recommendations on the structure and the interiors to align with Swiss International’s services brand standards.
Dr. David Mode Akoma, the Chairman of Modasco Nigeria Limited, the developer and founder of the hotel said, “We are pleased with our decision to work with Swiss International. This company has a clear business concept and license formula. The company also offers a wide range of the IT services and software, which nowadays is required by the international hospitality. We are looking forward to introducing Swiss International levels of hospitality to our guests in Warri.”
“It is an exciting time for Swiss International Hotels & Resorts as we continue to extend our presence in Nigeria. Warri is an ideal location with opportunities to serve both business and leisure travelers,” explained CEO Mr. Henri W.R Kennedie. He further added, “We are looking forward to serving the guests of Swiss International Rancho Valeria – Warri with Swiss International levels of hospitality.”
After the Mabisel in Port Harcourt, the Vistana in Lekki, and Beland in Owerri, Rancho Valeria is the 4th hotel of the chain to open in Nigeria.
Currently associated with upscale and luxury hotels in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia; the company is registered in Baar, Switzerland, and is operating from the UAE (Ras Al Khaimah). It was founded in 1980, and is established in Switzerland. The company is operating and licensing its hotels under the following brands: Royal Swiss (Luxury), Swiss International Hotels & Resorts (Upscale), Swiss Spirit Hotels & Suites (Mid-market), and Yes Inn (Mid-Market-Families).