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Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub

The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capital and Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel located in the capital’s established Kilimani district. The new property will complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability to serve both short- and extended-stay demand across a broader range of traveller segments. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028, Citadines Westview Nairobi is designed to cater to a growing mix of both corporate and leisure travellers as well as the meeting and conferences demand.

Citadines
Nairobi, Kenya
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LEVA Hotels Enters North Africa with Casablanca Launch

Casablanca’s evolving hospitality landscape is set to welcome a new player this summer as LEVA Hotels enters Morocco with the launch of LEVA Casablanca, through a strategic management agreement with Ismail Oukrid, COO of the Group, Ares Invest, Oukrid Family Office. Formerly known as the Washington Hotel, the property is set for an official transition on 1st June 2026 and will undergo a phased refurbishment, allowing it to remain fully operational for guests throughout the transformation. This centrally located 106-key, 4-star property in the lively Mers Sultan district will be reimagined as a design-led, lifestyle-focused destination.

LEVA Hotels & Resorts
Casablanca, Morocco
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Marriott International Makes its Entry into Cape Verde with the Opening of Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort

Marriott International celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut into Cape Verde. Situated above Laginha Beach within the cultural hub of São Vicente, the hotel blends resort-style relaxation with business-ready convenience on the island.

Four Points by Sheraton
Mindelo, Cap Verde
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Now Open: WildPlaces Kulu Ora Lodge - A New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda

WildPlaces Africa - renowned for its exceptional collection of camps and lodges and some of the most immersive and unique wildlife experiences in Uganda – is proud to announce that Kulu Ora, its newest lodge and seventh addition to the WildPlaces portfolio, is now open. With Uganda Airlines’ new direct international flights (London Gatwick to Entebbe), it has never been easier to experience the Pearl of Africa.

Wildplaces
Fajao, Uganda
Renovation

Virgin Limited Edition Announces a Complete Re-Design of Ulusaba

Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce the re-imagining of its iconic private game reserve, Ulusaba, one of the original properties that launched the portfolio 25 years ago.  Both lodges at the reserve in South Africa’s world-famous Sabi Sand will be re-designed from the ground up to create a truly extraordinary 20-bedroom retreat featuring spacious all-suite accommodations with private plunge pools and enhanced wellness facilities.

Virgin Hotels
South Africa
Renovation

andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined

An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge's six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity. Phinda Vlei Lodge will welcome children aged 12 and older only, creating a calm, quiet, and romantic experience that still remains open to families with older children. Each space is being meticulously considered to slow the rhythm of a stay, draw attention to the surrounding wilderness and weave stillness into the experience itself.

&Beyond
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
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RIU Opens Riu Palace Swahili: Its First Elite Club Hotel in Zanzibar

RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened its new jewel in the Indian Ocean: Riu Palace Swahili. Located in the premier area of Nungwi, in the north of Zanzibar, this 5-star hotel becomes the chain's third hotel in Tanzania. The Adults Only hotel marks two significant milestones for the company in this region, taking standards of luxury and fun to another level: the introduction of the exclusive Elite Club service and the anticipated opening event of RIU Party, which will be held each week at Riu Jambo following this opening.

RIU
Nungwi, Tanzania
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Kerten Hospitality Signs Casadora Resort By Cloud 7 Hotels

Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle hospitality group known for creating purpose-driven, community-centric destinations, has announced the signing of Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels, a new resort and branded residences project in El Jadida, initiated and developed by Groupe Ramos, the French real estate developer recognised for over half a century for its innovative developments and strong attachment to Moroccan culture and heritage.

Cloud7 Hotels
El Jadida, Morocco
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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