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Great Plains Announces Opening of Tembo Plains Camp, Zimbabwe

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!

Great Plains
Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
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Accor expands luxury footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Fairmont in Djibouti

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.

Fairmont
Djibouti, Djibouti
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Radisson Hotel Group announces its 16th hotel in South Africa with the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg

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.

Radisson
Middelburg, South Africa
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The Homestead To Open Early 2022

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.

The Really Epic Dog Group (RED)
Ladysmith, South Africa
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Introducing Great Plains' New Tembo Plains Camp, Zimbabwe

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.

Great Plains
Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
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Johannesburg Gets RED Hot With The Opening Of Africa’s Second Radisson RED Hotel

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.

Radisson Red
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Radisson Blu Resort, Taghazout Bay Surf Village Can Now Welcome Guests

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.

Radisson Blu
Agadir, Morocco
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New Opening Today : Radisson Blu Residences, Al Hoceima

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
Ajdir, Morocco
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Radisson Blu Resort, Saïdia Beach In Morroca Is Now Open

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.

Radisson Blu
Saïdia, Morocco
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Radisson Hotel Group Opens Radisson Blu Resort, Al Hoceima

Situated on one of the most scenic Mediterranean bays, Radisson Blu Resort, Al Hoceima is surrounded by 64 acres of cedar forest and is ideally located on the Sfiha beachfront. The hotel features 432 luxury rooms and suites with modern decor and breath-taking ocean and garden views. Located just 20 minutes from Al Hoceima's international airport, Cherif Al Idrissi, the resort provides a convenient getaway for all travelers.

Radisson Blu
Ajdir, Morocco
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The Riu Tikida Garden Hotel Reopens To Show Off Its Complete Refurbishment

The RIU chain and Tikida group have just reopened the Riu Tikida Garden hotel following a complete refurbishment of all its facilities. The presentation of this striking hotel's refurbishment has been months in the waiting, and it is now the most updated and sophisticated option offered by RIU and Tikida in Marrakesh. It also completes the reopening of all their hotels in the country. Its customers can enjoy the excellent service provided by RIU surrounded by completely new facilities.

RIU
Marrakesh, Morocco
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Radisson Hotel Group debuts in a new African market with the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The hotel marks the Group's entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and under development, strengthening its strategic position in the region. This new signing further underscores the Group' presence as the hotel company active in the most countries on the African continent with close to 100 hotels in operation and under development.

Radisson
Djibouti, Djibouti
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Hyatt Announces The Opening Of Hyatt Regency Taghazout

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Taghazout, representing the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Morocco. The 190-room hotel is located directly at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and offers breathtaking ocean views from every room. Hyatt Regency Taghazout, a beachside property, caters to business and leisure guests alike with stress-free travel experiences.

Hyatt Regency
Taghazout, Morocco
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Marriott Hotels Debuts In Nigeria With Opening Of Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja

Marriott Hotels, the signature of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced its debut in Nigeria with the opening of the highly anticipated Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. The hotel reflects the newest global design vision for Marriott Hotels, featuring sophisticated and intuitively designed spaces for today's modern traveller, enabling guests to relax, work and find inspiration during their stay.

Marriott
Lagos, Nigeria