November 2, 2010 – A show-around breakfast hosted by Westgate Shopping Mall brought together major players in the hotel, airline, tours and travel and the media industry. The breakfast was held this morning at Onami Grill and Sushi Bar, and presented a forum to promote Westgate Shopping Mall as a top leisure, pleasure and shopping destination, attracting both local and international shoppers.
“This is an opportunity to show you how beautiful this (Westgate) facility is. Westgate is a world class mall that can compete with the best shopping facilities in any part of the world. People are looking for things to do in their leisure time and Westgate is a solution,” said Mr. Fredrick Okeyo, the Regional Marketing Manager, Kenya Tourist Board.
During the breakfast guests enjoyed a presentation of events at Westgate Shopping Mall including a weekly events program that engages shoppers in an exciting activity everyday of the week. ‘Out of Interest Talks’ every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Artcaffe present an opportunity for shoppers to be informed on various topics e.g. health, wellness, feng shui, fashion e.t.c. Masai market every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the rooftop parking offers a selection of unique African items. The in-mall Chap Chap craft fair every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. is an ideal place to buy beautiful crafts and gifts. The food festival every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. is a stop for culinary delights.
“Westgate Shopping Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in East Africa and offers the best variety in entertainment, fashion, food and services. At Westgate, shoppers can enjoy cinemas, a casino, restaurants, food court, kids corner for children and much more. The Westgate Masai market every Tuesday has the biggest variety of African items with more than 300 vendors exhibiting,” said Ms. Mercy Wambui, Marketing Assistant – Westgate Shopping Mall.
Westgate, Nairobi’s premier shopping mall boasts an excellent location in a serene and secure environment. Shoppers enjoy convenient shopping with the shops being open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week and ample parking for all.
A raffle was held at the end of the breakfast and lucky guests won vouchers from Sun n Sand Beach Hotel, Nairobi Safari Club Hotel and Ole Sereni Hotel. Thereafter, all the guests were treated to a tour of Westgate Shopping Mall including the Masai Market at the roof-top parking. They also watched a free movie in 3D courtesy of Silverbird Cinemas.
Local and international tourists are bound to enjoy excellent facilities under one roof in a world class environment at Westgate Shopping Mall.