President - TMD Brand | Lead Convener - Hospitality and Business Summit (HBS) | 2x Honouree of the International Hospitality Institute USA | Associate Member of the Institute of Hospitality (AIH)
From Vintano to Cavodah, and finally to Ebonylife – where we met Obi Asika. What unfolded next was beyond expectations... Our schedule for the day was packed with three exciting appointments. The mission? To explore partnerships with key hospitality establishments that could pave the way for our student community to thrive through Education, Enlightenment, and Empowerment. First stop: Vintano Hotel Lekki. We were welcomed with open arms by the General Manager, Adhiraj Mitra who went above and beyond, ensuring we got a full tour of their state-of-the-art facilities. But it wasn’t just the grand tour that left a lasting impression. As we sat down with the General Manager, his enthusiasm for collaboration was inspiring. He was ready and willing to support our vision of equipping hospitality and tourism students with practical experience and mentorship. We discussed how Vintano Hotel Lekki could play a pivotal role by offering internships, giving students the valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in a real-world environment. But we didn’t stop there. We also proposed a partnership that could help students who, though fully trained, are in need of resources to set up their own ventures. Tools, funding, and mentorship – all critical ingredients for future success. In return, the General Manager shared his own story – a journey from bartender to the helm of one of Lekki's finest hotels. His words were filled with wisdom, lessons learned, and insights on what he might have done differently. Every moment felt like a masterclass in leadership and growth. It was an unforgettable experience, and that’s just the beginning. The next stop we visited? Cavodah, where the story only gets better... (Stay tuned for the next post – you won’t want to miss it!) #Hospitality #Tourism #Collaborations #TMD
You will always have great moment with Mr Adhiraj Mitra a great leader with incredible knowledge of the industry at large
Executive Chef
3moIndeed Adhiraj Mitra is a true leader and his leadership is exceptional. I had the honour to work with him for the opening of The George Lagos. Hope our path will cross again as it is an honour to work with a leader like him in the hospitality industry, a rare gem to find nowadays in the industry.