This edition of the RockVerse Digest introduces our plans for the Ember period and what’s in it for you. Don’t miss it!

The Ember period often introduces a mix of feelings; celebrations and home coming mixed with security concerns and expenses.

In Nigeria, it is a fact that certain tribes and families have decided to always spend this season together to celebrate the successes and the reason for the season. Many families converge in cosmopolitan cities to be around loved ones. Many travel from far and wide to celebrate with loved ones as the year draws to an end.

In hospitality in general it’s no surprise to see an uptick in the financial performance and patronage. The way I see it, this is the time to leave a lasting impact on the incoming patrons especially those who are passing through. In our own way, this is Nation-building as hospitality operators should move away from the mindset of servicing these guests for profit, to making sure they go away with a renewed concept of the Nigerian warmth.

As we prepare to welcome our guests for this period, I hope we recognise that this is our stage and take the opportunity to DANCE! Dance with the welcome and first contact, dance with the food and beverage department, dance with Security, and importantly, dance with housekeeping and maintenance. Whether you’re a single host on a AirBnB or directing the affairs of a collective or even a big industry, we must DANCE together!

Yours In preparing and nurturing,
Onyinye from the RockVerse