BELMOND LAUNCHES NEWLY DESIGNED BELMOND SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE
Belmond unveils its new look for Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in the Chobe National Park, following a full redesign.
Announcements
Marriott International Debuts in Mali with Opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel
Marriott today announced the opening of Sheraton Bamako Hotel (www.SheratonBamako.com) marking its entry into Mali, in West Africa. This milestone further solidifies Marriott International"s portfolio across West Africa, and promises to revolutionize the hospitality landscape in the country through Sheraton"s distinct product offering coupled with its commitment to go above and beyond for its guests. Sheraton Bamako Hotel is the outcome of a collaboration with Koiraholding Group, promoter of the project whose Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Cesse Kome said, "I am very proud to partner with Marriott International to bring the Sheraton brand into Mali and I am confident this hotel will set a new benchmark in hospitality within the country."
Marriott Hotels Debut in West Africa with the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana
Marriott today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is strategically located opposite the Kotoka International Airport, making it the perfect "Gateway to West Africa". Set in the heart of Airport City, a burgeoning urban development, the Accra Marriott Hotel is just a few kilometers outside of the central business district providing easy access to major corporate businesses, government entities and well known city landmarks.
Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis has opened its doors
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new contemporary hotel on the banks of majestic Lake Tunis, creating a business and leisure destination with a difference in a prime area of the Tunisian capital.
Steigenberger Marhaba Thalasso Opens in Tunisia
Steigenberger guests have also been enjoying the delights of a fabulous beach location in the Gulf of Hammamet in Tunisia since the Steigenberger Marhaba Thalasso opened on 1 April. The resort offers 371 rooms and suites as well as six restaurants and bars. Facilities further include six indoor and outdoor pools, a Thalassotherapy Centre with a wide choice of beauty and massage treatments, a hairdressing salon, a haman and a sauna. There are also six conference rooms.
Hilton returns to the Moroccan capital
Hilton will once again be welcoming guests to the Moroccan capital city of Rabat from 2022 after a landmark deal was signed with Wessal Capital. At a ceremony in Dubai, a management agreement for a 150 room Hilton Rabat to form part of the city"s Wessal Bouregreg project was confirmed.
BON Hotel Sunshine Enugu opens its doors
BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, has added BON Hotel Sunshine Enugu to their Nigerian portfolio, bringing the number of properties they manage in the region up to 25 hotels across 14 cities. The opening, held on Sunday, 18 March, was attended by VIP guests, members of the press, hotel owners, stakeholders and government representatives.
Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens its doors in Tanzania
After three years of construction, Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa will host her first guests on 21 March 2018. The 106-roomed, five-star hotel was commissioned by owner and Zanzibari-born businessman Mr Said Salim Awadh Bakhresa and will now fulfil his vision of becoming leaders in the green economy sector by building East Africa"s greenest hotel. Following on from their success and worldwide recognition of Hotel Verde, Africa"s greenest hotel in Cape Town Airport, the project was contracted to South African-based Verde Hotels. Mr Bakhresa, Chairman of the Bakhresa Group, appointed the group to manage the construction and development through to opening, including the marketing and management of this new sustainably responsible hotel.
BON Hotels signs new hotel for Kempton Park, Johannesburg
BON Hotels has added Destiny Exclusive Hotel, Wellness Spa & Conference Centre in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, to its South African portfolio. The modern, boutique-styled 40-roomed hotel will be known as Destiny Hotel and Convention Centre by BON Hotels.
Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis planned for spring this year in Tunisia’s capital
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is gearing up to open its latest property in North Africa – the stunning lakeside Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis in Tunisia"s capital.
Carlson Rezidor Opens Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja in Nigeria
Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proud to announce the opening of its third hotel in Nigeria, and its second hotel in the country's largest city, Lagos. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has a portfolio of 85 hotels, and over 17,800 rooms in operation and under development in Africa.
Four Seasons Hotel Tunis is now open
Just a short drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi Bou Said, a sanctuary of modern luxury and style has opened its doors on the Mediterranean shore of the capital: welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Tunis.
Renaissance Landmark Lagos Hotel Signed for Nigeria
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) and Landmark Africa Group (www.LandmarkAfrica.com) today announced the signing of Renaissance Landmark Lagos Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments. Slated to open in 2020, the hotels will be located within the Landmark Village precinct, a premier mixed-use, business, leisure and lifestyle development along the Atlantic Ocean waterfront in Victoria Island, the central business district of Lagos.
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport Opens in The World’s Wildlife Capital
Marriot International, Inc. today announced the opening of its second hotel in the "World"s Wildlife Capital", Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, further consolidating its presence in Kenya. Strategically situated within the main complex of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the hotel is within easy reach from major highways and overlooks the famous Nairobi National Park. It perfectly complements the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham, located in the city"s central business district which opened earlier this year.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel Debuts in Tanzania
POINT 1: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel, marking the debut of the brand into Tanzania. Founded in 1894, The Arusha Hotel, has emerged as a city landmark playing host to many dignitaries and well known personalities over more than 120 years. Rebranded after renovation, the hotel retains its unique charm reminiscent of a bygone era and a fabled past.
Radisson Blu to add its third hotel to Ethiopia
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, adds another iconic Radisson Blu hotel in Ethiopia, in the city of Bishoftu. The newly constructed Radisson Blu will open in 2020. Carlson Rezidor is operating a Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa, since 2011 and plans to open its second Blu in the city within the next 18 months.
New Mövenpick Hotel for Abidjan
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has marked another milestone in its Africa expansion strategy with construction work on the 160-key upscale Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan now under way. The upcoming property"s first stone was laid on Saturday (October 7) and a 2020 opening date was announced in a ceremony that heralded the acceleration of the Swiss hospitality firm"s development plans in the Sub-Saharan region. Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan will be the company's first property in Côte d'Ivoire and one of four currently in active development in the region. The other three are Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi in Kenya, which is on track to open in 2018, Mövenpick Hotel Addis Ababa in Ethiopia set to open in 2019 and Mövenpick Hotel & Conference Centre Abuja in Nigeria set for completion in 2020. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts currently operates a 260-key property in Ghana – Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra. Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan is located in the heart of the city"s Le Plateau business district, home to government buildings and local landmarks such as St. Paul"s Cathedral and Banco National Park.
AVANI Gammarth Tunis Resort & Spa Scheduled for 2021
AVANI Gammarth Tunis Resort & Spa is expected to open in 2021 and will offer 250 keys in a prime beachfront location. Located 20 minutes from Tunis Airport and 30 minutes from the city centre, Gammarth is an upmarket coastal resort area of Tunis, catering to a mix of Leisure, Government, Corporate and MICE demand. The new resort will form part of a larger development that will include retail and entertainment zones. The new upscale hotel will offer 232 rooms and 18 private beach villas, five food & beverage outlets including a destination beach club, meeting space including a 1,000 square metre ballroom, a health club and AVANI Spa, in addition to two swimming pools and a kid"s club.
AVANI Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites Scheduled to Open
Scheduled to open in the coming months, AVANI Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites will be located in Les Berges du Lac II, a prime commercial, residential and diplomatic area in the Tunisian Capital. The 41-key property will offer exclusive serviced apartment accommodation options ranging from Studios to Three-Bedroom Apartments and Lofts, catering to corporate and extended-stay demand. There will also be an all-day dining restaurant and a health club with a gym, two spa treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, and an indoor swimming pool.
Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri to open in Nigeria
Protea Hotels by Marriott (www.Marriott.com), part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select in South-Eastern Nigeria, a development, which further consolidates its presence in the country.