Accor (Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group, is expanding its presence in Ethiopia after signing a management agreement to open a new property under its design-led economy brand, Ibis Styles.
Luxury travel company andBeyond has added a brand new way to experience the romance, adventure and magic of Africa at andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa. The Ngala Treehouse is a remote overnight retreat that offers guests the ultimate in sleep-out experiences beneath the stars.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. Radisson is Radisson Hotel Group's fourth brand and 13th hotel to open in South Africa. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group's African portfolio to almost 100 hotels i n operation and under development.
Royal Mansour, a luxury hotel noted for its private riads and lush gardens in the heart of Marrakech, has kicked off 2020 with the opening of SESAMO, a new Italian dining concept orchestrated by noted Chef Massimiliano Alajmo, whose family-owned group of restaurants in Italy has earned a total of five Michelin stars. SESAMO launched on December 20, 2019, offering a new dimension to the resort's dining experiences.
InterContinental Hotels Group (www.IHG.com), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed voco™ The Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. Last year, IHG announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the next 10 years, across IHG's portfolio of brands in midscale, upscale and luxury segments. This is the first signing under the MDA and adds to IHG's growing pipeline in the Middle East and Africa whilst strengthens the growth of company's new upscale brand, voco in the region.
ONOMO Hotels (OnomoHotel.com) continues its development in Southern Africa. The African Hotel Group announces the opening of a new hotel in Maputo, Mozambique, bringing up its network in Southern Africa to 7 hotels, among which 5 in South Africa and one in Rwanda.ONOMO Hotel Maputo, which officially opened on December 1st, is a subtle blend of audacity, contemporary art and African culture; A truly contemporary hotel with a casual chic style.
Continuing its aggressive expansion, Dubai-based LEVA Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Prism Construction Company to operate the beautiful Emin Pasha Lake View Hotel Residences. Situated in Muyenga at Tank Hill in Kampala overlooking the famous Lake Victoria, the stunning hotel is scheduled to open in the 3rd quarter of 2020 and features 56 well-appointed rooms equipped with outstanding amenities.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) (https://www.Hilton.com) will once again be welcoming guests to the Tunisian capital city of Tunis from after a landmark deal was signed with the Groupe Alliance. The new management agreement confirms a flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property in the coastal suburb of Gammarth.
The first design-led hybrid hotel in Africa has opened its doors in Cape Town - and it's all down to one of the continent's youngest and most successful tourism entrepreneurs, Bheki Dube.
Dubai-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality (http://www.AlephHospitality.com/) has opened the Best Western Plus Westlands hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
IHG Hotels & Resorts ®, one of the world's leading hotel companies, opens the newly refurbished Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park Hotel situated in the leafy suburb of Parktown, Johannesburg. Offering authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family and business partners together for genuine and joyful memories, the hotel is the first Holiday Inn property in South Africa recognised as a Heritage site, with national monument status. The surrounding residential areas are filled with Heritage homes and include numerous Herbert Baker designed homes.
Further cementing its presence in Africa's fast-growing hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announced today the soft opening of Johari Rotana in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam. The new five-star property marks the company's entrance to the East African market.
"Star Wars" fans have plenty to be excited about, with the saga's conclusion being released in theaters this December. However, the opening of the Anantara Tozeur Resort should give the films' fans (and any luxury traveler) reason to be excited. The "oasis city" of Tozeur rose to fame as a film location for the original "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies. Once a Roman outpost, the city has a rich travel history as a major stopover point for caravans traversing the Sahara, while the old medina of Tozeur, Ouled el Hwadef, is a must-visit of its own.
Further cementing its presence in Africa's fast-growing hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announced today the soft opening of Johari Rotana in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam. The new five-star property marks the company's entrance to the East African market.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, located in the North East of Addis Ababa. It will be the first Radisson branded hotel and the Group's fourth hotel in the country. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group's African portfolio to almost 100 hotels in operation and under development.
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a purposeful and personalized service in atmospheric spaces, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Casablanca, Radisson Hotel Group's second hotel in Morocco. Created and designed by world renowned Chilean architect, Jaime Beriestain, it sits up with the city's most stylish hotels.
La Brillante is the first contemporary boutique hotel that offers all the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel in the middle of the Marrakech Medina. Located only a few steps away from the iconic Palais Bahia and the vibrant souks.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel Tunis in Tunisia's capital city. It will be the first Radisson branded hotel in the city of Tunis and the Group's fourth hotel in the country.
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, the Group's third hotel in Kenya. The hotel is located in the heart of Nairobi, overlooking the Arboretum park and adjacent to the State House within the affluent Kilimani district of the city.
Leading luxury Spanish hotel brand, Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, are delighted to announce the opening of their first property in Africa, Gran Meliá Arusha. Based in the heart of Arusha within Northern Tanzania, the exclusive East African resort, which experienced the opening on 1st September 2019, will be the perfect base for visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of some of Africa's most striking landscapes, including the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro.