Announcements

Radisson Hotel Group Announces Its Arrival At Victoria Falls, An Unesco World Heritage Site

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first resort and third hotel in Zambia, with the signing of Radisson Blu Resort Mosi-oa-Tunya, Livingstone, Zambia. Due to open by the end of 2022, this new addition places the Group firmly on track to achieving its objective of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.

Royal Mansour Marrakech Expands as a Global Wellness Destination

Royal Mansour Marrakech is thrilled to announce a new era for the palatial all-riad property as a spa destination. Royal Mansour celebrates a decade as a peaceful respite with individual, three-story riads dotted along petal-pink walkways and scented by acres of orange blossoms. The hotel will debut a revitalized spa offering marked by three renowned skincare brands - Intraceuticals, Subtle Energies and Dr. Burgener Switzerland - each known for their innovative techniques, sustainable practices and results-driven treatments. Intraceuticals treatments launched on December 15, 2020 with Subtle Energies and Dr. Burgener Switzerland debuting in March and April 2021, respectively.

Hilton Signs With Societe Marhaba Beach to Open Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) recently announced an agreement with Societe Marhaba Beach to open Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort. The upper upscale Hilton Hotels & Resorts property will offer incredible beach-side vistas across the Gulf of Hammamet, as part of the new Palm Lake Monastir residential and commercial development and within close proximity to the historic towns of Monastir and Sousse.

Radisson Hotel Group Debuts Its Fourth Brand In South Africa With The Opening Of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its fourth brand in South Africa, the upscale Radisson, with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. This new addition further strengthens the group's presence in one of its key African markets and brings the South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under development.

Hyatt Announces Plans for First Hyatt Hotel in Cape Town

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company, Millat Properties, for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town, a 137-room hotel, is expected to open in December 2020, bringing the total number of Hyatt-branded hotels across Africa to eight, with two in South Africa. Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company, Millat Properties, to open the first Hyatt hotel in Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town, a 137-room hotel, is expected to open in December 2020, bringing the total number of Hyatt hotels across Africa to eight, with two in South Africa. The new Hyatt Regency Cape Town will be rebranded from the former Hilton Cape Town City Centre.

Leeu Collection takes South African properties to the next level ahead of re-opening

Following the South African government's decision to allow international travel to return to Cape Town International Airport, Leeu Collection (https://leeucollection.com/) is to re-open its Cape Wineland properties (which have been closed since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic) in phases, following some impressive upgrades and renovations, many of which make it easier for guests to socially distance.