Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transcorp Group, has released an impressive turnaround in revenue after recording a profit before tax (PBT) of N4.5 billion, representing a 172 per cent rise year-on-year, compared to a Profit Before Tax of N1.7 billion in 2021.
The massive achievement was made known at their 9th Annual General Meeting held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Monday.
The company also recorded a 47 percent growth in revenue to N31.4 billion in 2022.
Speaking on the growth, the Managing Director/CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola, said “We delivered exceptional revenue, the highest since the inception of the hotel- this is huge. Growing our revenues from N21.4bn in 2021 to N31.4bn in 2022 and achieving 172% growth in profitability from N1.7bn to N4.5bn. I do not take this for granted at all.”
“The full-fledged return of our International Business Travel segment and the continued strong leisure demand contributed immensely to this performance”.
“The excellent financial performance we achieved in 2022, despite adverse economic conditions, is a result of the detailed execution of our strategy, our out-of-the-box approach, our nimbleness, and unswerving commitment to delivering value to all our stakeholders”, she said.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Emmanuel Nnorom announced a total dividend payment of N1.33 billion at 13 kobo per share, stating that the Company closed the 2022 financial year strongly.
“Our continued focus on strategic financial management remained beneficial, as we exercised firm discipline in capital allocation, making swift investment decisions and capturing all economic upsides, “Nnorom added.
He said that the company would continue to drive key investments in innovation and cost efficiency, “including hospitality tech to improve our competitive advantage in the industry through sustainable and cost-effective strategies”.
“In staying true to our key strategic thrust of sweating our existing assets to support business expansion, we will continue to deepen our market share, while maintaining the highest service standards in line with our mission,” the Transcorp Hotels Chairman said.
Shareholders at the meeting commended the management of Transcorp Hotels Plc for another superlative performance recorded in 2022, while also appreciating the myriad of awards in 2022 as a testament to its leadership and the quality of its offerings as the leading African hospitality provider.
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)-listed hospitality brand has continued to reinforce its position as a leader in the industry, winning 16 awards in 2022, including five World Travel Awards, won by Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the Most Outstanding hospitality brand of the year won by Transcorp Hotels Plc at the Brandcom Awards event held last year.