Lucy Wanjiru Maruhi, Founding CEO of Shelter Connections & Events Organizer and the Founder of Gura Nature Walk Paradise, has been listed as one of the winners of the African Travel 100 Global Leaders Award for her remarkable achievement in the tourism sector.
She is a courteous Guest Service Agent with recent experience at various high-end hotels. Her core values drive her company as she strives to create a respectable, stable, and enjoyable environment. She upholds quality standards and provide unparalleled service that supports the communities in her backyard. As an outgoing, courageous, and self-motivated entrepreneur, she focuses on building others through mentorship, training, and empowering young mothers and youth, particularly in creating good health and wealth, with a special emphasis on mental health awareness.
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She is a champion of environmental conservation and passionate about carving a niche in hospitality. Our core values are at the heart of everything she does. They guide us in creating a respectful and enjoyable workplace, conducting our business with integrity, recognizing and celebrating our innovative associates, upholding quality standards, providing exceptional service, and supporting the community.
Her entrepreneurial journey began at the tender age of 18 when she opened the first salon in her rural area, aptly named “Lucy’s Salon.” It was a simple operation, where she relaxed and groomed women’s hair using a hot comb heated on a kerosene stove. Her love for art also came into play, as she could skillfully plait hair with or without artificial braids.
Her goal in the hospitality industry extends beyond a commitment to excellence; she aims to foster meaningful connections that can potentially shape the future of Africa’s quality travel industry. Additionally, she is dedicated to adding value to the community by training them on value addition to their farm produce, benefiting not only herself and her supportive team but also the community at large. Her desire is to see her business grow in leaps and bounds, to the benefit of herself and the community around her.
