andBeyond's flagship lodge in South Africa, Phinda Mountain Lodge is reopening with a brand new look. The first lodge to be opened by the conservation-led luxury experiential travel company, which now owns or operates 29 properties in Africa and South America, andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge has received an elegant make-over that allows it to meet and exceed the expectations of today's luxury safari traveller.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has announced it reopened the dusitD2 Nairobi hotel on 1 August 2019 following six months of renovation to introduce new dining and meeting experiences.
Elewana Collection is proud to announce the opening of Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy bringing the total number of destinations to 16 award-winning luxurious camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya for the luxury safari camp and lodge operator.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge officially opened this month, making it the first Fire & Ice! by Marriott hotel in KwaZulu-Natal and the fourth in South Africa. A highly anticipated addition to the brand's fast-growing portfolio, it joins Fire & Ice! by Marriott hotels in Melrose Arch (Johannesburg), Cape Town and Menlyn (Pretoria).
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel La Baie d'Alger in Algiers; its second hotel in Algeria and first Radisson-branded hotel in the country.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has acquired its second hotel in Tanzania, to accompany the other one the chain already has in the country. This new property will be marketed as part of the sophisticated Riu Palace range, as Riu Palace Zanzibar already is.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to extend a warm welcome to guests in Niger as it opens the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Niamey - the first and only 5-Star international brand hotel in the country. With 189 rooms and suites, eight meeting rooms and a dedicated conference center, the hotel boasts unparalleled views of the city from its city center location near to the Parliament and the Presidential Palace.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1896. It was used as a hospital during World War I before being converted into a hotel during the British Empire. Sitting at the heart of the central business district of the city, overlooking the Harbor the hotel has since emerged as a landmark and an integral part of the burgeoning city. With the renovation and the rebrand the hotel continues to retain its unique charm, while delivering on the brand's promise to provide what matters most to today's independent travelers.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) (www.Hilton.com) announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa's largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand's debut property in Africa.
From Moroccan traditions, the ocean, the beach, surfing, mosques, Moorish architectural masterpieces and Art Deco, the list of Casablanca's riches is endless. The perfect starting point to discover the city is the Adagio Casablanca City Center, the brand's first property in North Africa.
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Algeria. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Algiers Hydra features 140 rooms andholds a prime location in Hydra municipality, the capital's thriving business and diplomatic district.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Fountains Hotel in Cape Town announce the rebranding of the Fountains Hotel.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the first Hyatt hotel in Algeria, Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport. Operated under a management agreement with Société d'Investissement Hôtelière EPE SPA, the hotel adds to Hyatt's growing brand presence across Africa, joining Hyatt's existing seven properties in Africa including Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay and Hyatt Regency Casablanca in Morocco, Park Hyatt Zanzibar and Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, Hyatt Regency Johannesburg in South Africa and the recently opened, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Berlin - Flinging open its doors in the heart of downtown Cape Town, Gorgeous George emerges as a springboard for hyper-local immersion in the city's pulse-quickening creative scene. Housed across two heritage buildings, the 32-room hotel provides a high-style platform for established and emerging South African artists and designers, resulting in an authentic aesthetic that avoids any hint of African design cliché. Throw in an intriguing architectural narrative that combines Edwardian elegance with sleek industrial styling, a spectacular rooftop space complete with a buzzing bar, restaurant, and swimming pool, and you have the Mother City's most thrilling new social hub. www.designhotels.com/gorgeous-george
Set on a pristine beach, Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa opens its doors today, marking Hilton's (NYSE:HLT) third property in Morocco. With its upscale accommodations, beachfront location and extensive range of leisure facilities, the resort is an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Setif in Algeria (Four-Points.Marriott.com), in partnership with Prombati SPA owned by Mr. Rachid Khenfri. With 191 rooms the hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of the city, providing easy access to Setif's new tram line and Setif International Airport just 20 minutes' drive away. The modern hotel towers high above the city and is situated in one of the most desirable areas in Setif which is steeped in history and surrounded by national landmarks dating back to the Berber Kingdom and the Roman Empire.
TUI Group is set to expand its portfolio of owned hotels in the Cape Verde Islands with the addition of a new resort. The first TUI Magic Life club in the island state off the west coast of Africa will be developed in the island of Boa Vista. The extensive resort is located directly on the Praia de Chaves beach and will feature 575 rooms. It is scheduled to open in the 2021/22 Winter season. TUI's portfolio in Cape Verde will thus grow to seven owned hotels. Apart from five Riu hotels, the first Robinson Club is currently being built in the island of Sal. The travel brand also operates the TUI Sensimar Cabo Verde Resort & Spa concept hotel in the island.
African hotel group ONOMO Hotels have announced the addition of their second Cape Town property, Signature Lux Waterfront by ONOMO, into their portfolio. The recently-launched hotel brings a new competitor to the Cape Town CBD and popular Waterfront area.