Labadi Beach Hotel has marked its 35 years of operations with a renewed commitment to service excellence, innovation and environmental responsibility.
The Managing Director of the hotel, Mr David Eduaful, said the anniversary was an opportunity to celebrate the institution’s journey while preparing it for the changing demands of the hospitality industry.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Accra, he said the hotel, which opened on August 22, 1991, as Ghana’s premier five-star hotel, had grown from 104 rooms to a 164-room destination with facilities for accommodation, dining, leisure, conferences and other events.
“Thirty-five years represents a legacy built on vision, candour, resilience, innovation and an unwavering commitment to service excellence,” Mr Eduaful added.
He said the hotel had remained resilient despite economic cycles, changing guest expectations, competition, rising costs, technological changes and unexpected global events.
He said its consistency had earned it several industry recognitions, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) Hospitality Facility of the Year Award and the Ghana Tourism Authority’s Five Star Hotel of the Year Award, for the fifth consecutive time.
He added that the hotel had also been inducted into the CIMG Hall of Fame for the second consecutive time.
Investment
Mr Eduaful said the hotel had continued to invest in its facilities and services, citing the acquisition and launch of the Adesa Pavilion in 2023, the installation of smart televisions in all 164 rooms in 2024, an upgraded website and online booking system and specialised international training for staff.
He said the hotel’s future plans included the phased modernisation of its rooms, restaurants, conference facilities, wellness and recreational spaces, as well as the development of additional rooms with ocean and lagoon views.
“Our strategic ambition is to strengthen Labadi Beach Hotel’s position as a leading eco-luxury beachfront hotel in Accra and West Africa,” Mr Eduaful said.
Community support
Mr Eduaful said the hotel’s commitment extended beyond business, highlighting its longstanding support for Street Academy, Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana, and people affected by leprosy at the Weija Leprosarium, where Father Campbell expressed gratitude to the hotel for its continued support.
He also said that the hotel had consistently provided residents of the Leprosarium with Christmas meals, adding that the gesture helped put smiles on the faces of people who were often marginalised and forgotten by society.
The Head of Marketing of Labadi Beach Hotel, Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, said the 35-year milestone was a reflection of the collective efforts of successive boards, management and staff.
“Reaching 35 years is no accident.
It is a testament to endurance, it is a testament to teamwork, and above all, it is a testament to love,” she said.
As part of the celebration, a posthumous citation was presented to the late Paul Victor Obeng, who played a key role in the opening of the hotel in 1991.
His wife, Mrs Rose Obeng, received the citation on his behalf.
Two housekeeping staff, Ms Grace Afram and Ms Joyce Agbemasi, were also honoured for their 35 years of dedicated service to the hotel.
