IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank - the first voco property in Africa. As one of IHG's newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.
New hotel expected to begin welcoming guests in 2022.
Set to open in Q3 2022, The Residence Douz marks the debut of Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts first desert resort. The brand's second opening in Tunisia, this safari-inspired retreat will serve as a gateway to the Sahara, surrounded by glistening golden sand and swaying palms. Upon arrival guests will be welcomed by glowing lanterns, paving the way through the all-suite oasis, which comprises of 50 desert-inspired villas set in 40 hectares of rolling dunes. Experience an otherworldly escape where the desert's resounding silence is an elixir for the soul and guests may dream peacefully under a sky full of stars.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct access to the Mara-Serengeti game reserve: the ideal location for unique safari experiences.
Scheduled to open early 2025, the hotel is situated in the heart of Mohammed V Avenue in the historical city center.
Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton celebrated its opening, marking the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa, while expanding the brand's footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by an affiliate of Millat Properties, Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton is conveniently located in the leafy suburb of Sandton, only moments away from Johannesburg's upmarket Sandton City Shopping Centre & Nelson Mandela Square, and its vibrant, premium dining and social scene. The property provides guests the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home.
Lemala Authentic Camps and Lodges is pleased to announce the reopening of Uganda's premier private island resort as Lemala Wildwaters Lodge after an extensive refurbishment in May 2021. Nestled on Kalangala Island in a rainforest reserve on 16 protected acres, Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is an adventure seeker's paradise. Accessible only by boat and helicopter, the nine suites and one family suite offer private views of the Nile River and the dense riverine forest that naturally covers the island with the main lodge located on a solid rock peninsula. Located close to the adventure hub of Jinja and 1.5 hours from Kampala, Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is the perfect extension to a gorilla trekking safari.
Great Plains is thrilled to have welcomed their first guests at the brand new Tembo Plains Camp, which is ideal for couples, families, multi-generational travellers, and those looking for an exclusive personal safari experience. "Tembo", meaning elephant, pays tribute to some of the many magnificent animals frequently seen around Tembo Plains Camp, which is ideally located in one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations today, on the private 128,000-hectare Sapi Reserve. Boasting four spacious guest suites, an exquisite two-bedroom suite and a private guide tent with interiors designed by Great Plains co-founder Beverly Joubert, Tembo Plains Camp can host up to twelve guests and is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux - the only camp in the whole of Zimbabwe given this honour. This Réserve Collection safari camp is designed, and strategically situated, to offer guests endless safari possibilities. Activities at Tembo Plains Camp include wildlife-viewing drives, guided walking safaris, canoeing, fishing and boating on the Zambezi River. With birdlife in abundance, endless bird watching opportunities are at hand. Children (aged six +) have incredible options of activities to choose from as part of the Tembo Plains Young Explorers Program, including bush walks around camp, learning conservation and survival skills from guides, bracelet making with Zimbabwean Ndebele beads, movie nights in the bush, stargazing, learning how to cook Zimbabwe-style in the interactive kitchen and more!
Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the hotel will feature 155 rooms and 10 serviced apartments, with five food and beverage outlets combined with 1,398 sqm of Meetings & Events facilities.
Ascott is also partnering with one of Morocco's most well-established real estate conglomerates, Chrifi Alaoui Immobilier SARL to launch Citadines Connect Belvedere Casablanca. The property, slated to open in 2023, will mark the first iconic 'Citadines Connect' brand in the MEAT region.
Ascott will introduce its expertise in operating serviced residences to Morocco, entering into a management agreement with Life Square, one of the leading real estate developers in North Africa, to launch its first property in the country: Citadines Racine Casablanca in Q2 of 2022.
Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg as part of the Group's ambitious expansion plan in South Africa. Set to open at the end of 2023, the hotel boosts the Group's South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under development. It also places the Group firmly on track to reach its ambition of 150 hotels in operation and under development across Africa within the next five years.
The Homestead is set to launch in early 2022 on the Nambiti Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Situated two and a half hours, by car, from Durban and three and a half hours, by car, from Johannesburg, Nambiti is regarded as one of South Africa's most ambitious conservation initiatives and one of the few reserves where the majesty of the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino) can be experienced. The Homestead is the personal vision of Wayne Scholes, Chief Executive Officer of Really Epic Dog Group (RED), who purchased the land in 2019 after falling in love with the beauty of the historic site.
Natural Selection is excited to welcome guests back to the recently revamped Little Sable, in the heart of the game-rich Khwai Private Reserve. Previously known as Jackal & Hide - the revamp has elevated the levels of service and upgraded the interiors while maintaining the same intimate safari experience.
Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company is thrilled to announce the much anticipated Tembo Plains Camp, scheduled to open in August 2021. The new Zimbabwean opening, located on the private 118,000-hectare Sapi Reserve, whose northern border is over 40kms of the Zambezi River. The well-known Mana Pools Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, forms the Sapi Reserve's western border.
The cool barometer of Johannesburg's already vibrant Rosebank district has hit RED hot with the opening of Radisson RED Johannesburg Rosebank. The first Radisson RED hotel in South Africa's Gauteng province and only the second to hit African soil after the successful opening of its Capetonian counterpart in 2017, this new-build hotel, situated at Oxford Parks, is a vibrant mixed-use area comprising apartments, retailers, restaurants and offices.
Hyatt today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Millat Properties for Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton. The planned opening of the property will mark the introduction of Hyatt's select service and extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the continent and the third Hyatt-branded hotel in South Africa.
Impeccably located in an eco-friendly village, Radisson Blu Resort, Taghazout Bay Surf Village is just steps away from alluring nature and the country's best surf spot, Taghazout, known as Africa's surfing paradise. The resort offers a selection of activities and facilities from a beach volleyball court, a recognized surf academy as well as a shop and Kids' Club. Designed with an integrated and sustainable approach, visitors will be spoiled for choice with the local activities on offer, from surfing and water skiing, to golf and jeep rallies. Guests looking to relax can bask in the local culture and laid-back vibe of the surf village or capture a healthy Moroccan sun-kissed glow on a plush daybed or pool loungers on the sun terrace. Guests can also enjoy the resort's fully equipped gym and spa facilities.
Located adjacent to Radisson Blu Resort, Al Hoceima and its facilities, Radisson Blu Residences, Al Hoceima offers direct access and boasts panoramic ocean, garden and pool views from the terraces of the Apartments and Bungalows, each thoughtfully designed with stylish, handcrafted furniture and a fully equipped kitchenette with a washing machine and induction hob. The resort is a welcoming seaside home base, offering world class service in the mesmerizing coastal region of Al Hoceima, a charming seaside destination with a rich history, well preserved historic buildings, and traditional blue and white houses, drawing from the city's Spanish and Moroccan influences.
Radisson Blu Resort, Saïdia Beach is ideally situated on the beach, alongside the Med-Saïdia Marina and Golf Course, offering 397 spacious and bright rooms and suites with modern designs inspired by authentic Moroccan architecture. Saïdia, also known as the "Blue Pearl" for its crystal blue waters and the country's longest beach, is conveniently close to Oujda Angads, the international airport. Located in the northeast of Morocco, experience the enchanting shores of the Alboran Sea and the mild Mediterranean year-round climate.