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Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi

Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group's strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on the group's established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties.

Swiss-Belhotel
Nairobi, Kenya
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IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection Debuts in Africa with the Introduction of Fairview Hotel Nairobi

Fairview Hotel Nairobi - one of Africa's most cherished heritage hotels - is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill's living garden hotel, represents the brand's first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts' leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.

Vignette Collection
Nairobi, Kenya
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Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town’s Iconic Waterfront

Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape Town.

EDITION
Cape Town, South Africa
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Its Luxury Lifestyle Portfolio in Morocco with the Signing of the First Kimpton in Marrakech

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local high end hospitality investor and operator with over twenty years' experience in Marrakech, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury lifestyle hotel opening in Q4 2026. The signing marks the introduction of the Kimpton brand in Morocco, further expanding IHG's luxury and lifestyle footprint in the country.

Kimpton
Marrakesh, Morocco
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Autograph Collection Hotels Celebrates Cape Town’s Seaside Splendor with the Opening of Morea House, Autograph Collection

Inspired by the raw beauty, vibrant culture, and laid-back spirit of Cape Town, Morea House, Autograph Collection, has opened its doors in Camps Bay. The new 90-room hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott Bonvoy's diverse and dynamic portfolio of independent hotels championing individuality.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Cape Town, South Africa
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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg Unveils Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge, Completing Major Transformation

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg today celebrates the official opening of its Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge, a light-filled, architecturally striking space that completes the hotel's most ambitious transformation to date. The debut represents the final chapter of an extensive building project initiated in 2023, bringing enhanced facilities, new business opportunities, and renewed energy to one of Johannesburg's most distinguished addresses.

Four Seasons
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Marriott International Introduces the Four Points by Sheraton Brand to Kinshasa with a New Opening

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa. The launch of this distinct hotel introduces a globally recognised brand to Kinshasa, offering tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers in one of Africa's most vibrant and strategically important capital cities.

Four Points by Sheraton
Kinshasa, Congo, Republic of
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Marriott International Enters the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the Opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa

has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa. The launch of this distinct hotel introduces a globally recognised brand to Kinshasa, offering tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers in one of Africa's most vibrant and strategically important capital cities.

Protea Hotels by Marriott
Kinshasa, Congo, Republic of
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Kerten Hospitality Enters Morocco With Signing Of Cloud 7 Hotel Dersa Tetuàn

Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle operator renowned for creating community-driven destinations, today announced the signing of Cloud 7 Dersa Tetuàn in partnership with Oromecanica Group, a distinguished Moroccan jeweler celebrated for its commitment to authentic craftsmanship and fine artisanal heritage. The signing, which took place in Casablanca, marks Kerten Hospitality's foray into Morocco's vibrant and rapidly growing hospitality market.

Cloud7 Hotels
Tétouan, Morocco
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Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia: A Sanctuary Suspended Above the Wilderness

Anantara, the purveyor of immersive hospitality, is unveiling its first safari tented camp - Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp - set to launch in April 2026. Poised high above the banks of the Kafue River, one of Zambia's most vital waterways, the luxury camp connects guests directly to Kafue National Park, the country's largest and oldest reserve, drawing them into a vast, protected wilderness where wildlife roams across untouched terrain.

Anantara
Kafue, Zambia
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The Ascott Limited Expands in Africa with Signing of Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The signing took place during FHS World Dubai, one of the region's leading hospitality and investment forums, marking another key milestone in Ascott's continued expansion across the Middle East and Africa.

Somerset Serviced Residence
Lagos, Nigeria
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Tapestry Collection Expands with Zaria Court Kigali in Kigali, Rwanda

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of an agreement for a new property - Zaria Court Kigali, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Rwanda. This addition reinforces Hilton's continued growth across Africa, with plans to open more than 100 hotels on the continent in the coming years.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Kigali, Rwanda
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AVA Hotel Nairobi Joins the Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of an agreement for a new property - Ava Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya. This addition reinforces Hilton's continued growth across Africa, with plans to open more than 100 hotels on the continent in the coming years.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Nairobi, Kenya
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Tapestry Collection by Hilton to Make Stylish Debut in Sub‑Saharan Africa

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of agreement for a new property - The Sterling Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa. This addition reinforces Hilton's continued growth across Africa, with plans to open more than 100 hotels on the continent in the coming years.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Blackburn, South Africa