Coconut Grove Hotels (CGH,) a member of Groupe Nduom, will send one of its staff to watch this year’s World Cup in Brazil. The offer is going to all Groupe Nduom Companies

Staff from the Hotel's’ branches in Accra, Obuasi, and Elmina who had worked for a minimum of five years were selected to enter a raffle. Also staff who during the last staff appraisal were ranked in category A and B were eligible to be picked as the lucky winner in the raffle draw.

Board chairperson of the Coconut Grove Hotels, Mrs. Yvonne Nduom noted that the staff are very special people to the hearts of the shareholders. She promised that they will continue to be very committed and loyal to the staff welfare and motivation at all times.

Miss Helena Quansah of Coconut Grove Beach Resort in Elmina in the Central region was picked as the winner of the all-expense-paid trip to Brazil to watch the World Cup. Miss Quansah has been with the housekeeping department for the 18 years that she has worked over her 18 year career with the Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Elmina.

Mr. Ralph Ayitey, General Manager of Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Accra said the move is to serve as a motivation for their numerous staff, adding that Miss Quansah had worked with the hotel for 18 years hence her ‘luck’ was in order.

“This is the first time such a thing has been done in the hospitality industry in the country…it is an innovation. We do not only give our clients memories worth repeating but our staff too.” he said.

He said the winner is expected to go to Rio, relax, and enjoy the football season.

When asked whether the winner is expected to go and learn any new thing in the Brazilian hospitality industry for Coconut Grove Hotels, Mr. Ayitey said ‘Coconut Grove has been in business for a 20 years and will consistently improve to meet the demands of the ever dynamic clientellle