Announcements

Protea Hotels By Marriott To Open Its Second Hotel In Ghana, First In The Capital City Of Accra

Protea Hotels (www.ProteaHotels.com) by Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com), announced the signing of Protea Hotel by Marriott Accra, Kotoka Airport, the brand's second hotel in Ghana and the first Protea Hotel by Marriott in the capital city of Accra. Owned by Baobab Hotels & Resorts which is a subsidiary of the YAMUSAH Group, the hotel will be strategically located in the prestigious airport residential area of Accra. A mere 1.5 kilometers from the Kotoka International Airport, the hotel is also in close proximity to key diplomatic, government and commercial nodes.

Rotana to Debut in Zambia

Further strengthening its presence in the African market, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a hotel management agreement with Grandview Hotels and Resorts Limited to manage a new five-star hotel in the Republic of Zambia that is scheduled to be opened by 2021.

Legend Hotel Lagos Airport opens at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and marks Hilton’s 500th hotel across Europe, Middle East and Africa

Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today announced the opening of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton, which marks Hilton's 500th hotel to open across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The hotel joins the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton, a collection of more than 60 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts celebrated for their individuality and appeals to travellers seeking local and authentic experiences.

RIU Hotels presents its new hotel in Cape Verde: Riu Palace Boavista

RIU Hotels has just opened the Riu Palace Boavista, which is its fifth hotel in Cape Verde and its third on the island of Boa Vista, following a total investment of 70 million euros. The five-star hotel is located by Praia das Dunas and it offers the exclusive all-inclusive 24-hour service of RIU together with the sophistication of the elegant Riu Palace range. The hotel, which has 505 rooms, three pools and a broad range of cuisine on offer, opens ten years after the launch of Riu Karamboa, the chain's first hotel on the island.

Radisson Blu to Open Hotel in Niamey, Niger

The new-build Radisson Blu Hotel, Niamey will open in 2019. The Radisson Blu Hotel Niamey, Niger, will be ideally positioned in the city centre, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the National Hospital and the City Hall. The hotel will have unrivalled access into and out of Niamey International Airport, situated just 8km away.

Meliá Hotels International Has Announced The Opening Of Its Third Hotel In Tanzania

Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of its third hotel in Tanzania, joining the Meliá Zanzibar and Meliá Serengeti Lodge. The hotel is located in Arusha, a city near Kilimanjaro International Airport and the main starting point for all the routes north to the country's major attractions such as the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and Arusha National Park and Mount Meru.

Radisson Opens New Hotel In Lagos, Nigeria

Radisson Hospitality AB is immensely pleased to introduce the Radisson brand to Nigeria and to bring its Scandinavian-inspired hospitality to the country. The hotel features 94 rooms that include standard and deluxe rooms, as well as spacious suites. The hotel has a restaurant serving locally inspired cuisine, a bar and a pool terrace. There are also three meeting rooms, a business center, a special lounge for airline crew, a gym and swimming pool. Located in Ikeja, the capital of the Lagos State, the hotel is situated on Mobolaji Anthony Highway, a main highway linking Ikeja with the rest of Lagos. The international airport, which accounts for 50% of all air traffic in Nigeria is located 1km from the hotel.

Park Inn by Radisson Opens New Hotel In Lagos, Nigeria

Making its debut in Lagos is the fast-growing upper midscale brand, Park Inn by Radisson - opening serviced apartments on Victoria Island, the exclusive address to Lagos' financial district. Located just off Adetokunbo Ademola Street, the main boulevard within Victoria Island, the hotel features 55 contemporary hotel apartments - offering views of the pool, waterfront or lively business district.

Zuri Zanzibar Fully Launches

As winter in the Northern Hemisphere draws near, the cold-weary set their sights on southern escapes. Enter Zuri Zanzibar, an idyllic retreat located on a 300-meter-long stretch of private beach where sunsets and the sea-foam green of the Indian Ocean reign. Here, on the colorful island of Zanzibar, 55 thatched roof bungalows and villas are the height of refined and uncomplicated luxury.

Autograph Collection Hotels To Welcome Sankara Nairobi Marking The Debut Of The Brand Into Kenya

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announced that it will soon debut the brand into Kenya withSankara Nairobi slated to join the brand's diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 150 independent hotels around the world. A hallmark of hospitality in Kenya's capital city, the Sankara Nairobi shares the brand's values of vision, design and craft and its' exactly like nothing else mantra. Owned by Westlands Hotels Limited, the hotel is expected to be rebranded in early 2019.

AccorHotels Announces First Pullman Hotel in Ghana

AccorHotels, the world's leading travel & lifestyle group, and Platinum Properties Limited Ltd, the Project Company of the Pullman Accra Airport City, have announced the signing of a landmark agreement for Pullman Accra Airport City, the country's first Pullman branded hotel and Pullman Living serviced apartments located in the heart of Accra's Airport City.

First Radisson-branded Hotel in Nigeria scehduled for Lagos Ikeja

Introducing the first Radisson branded hotel to Nigeria, the upscale brand that delivers personalized service in stylish and contemporary spaces. Located in Ikeja, the capital of the Lagos State, the hotel is situated on Mobolaji Anthony Highway, a main highway linking Ikeja with the rest of Lagos. The international airport, which accounts for 50% of all air traffic in Nigeria is located 1km from the hotel.

Hilton on track to more than double its footprint in Africa as it opens Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton

As it continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton(NYSE:HLT) today announced it is on track to more than double in size in the next five years with the opening of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton - the company's first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Africa.