Announcements

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge Reopening

Conservation-focused luxury travel company &Beyond has reopened one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, after an extensive and exciting rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its original construction, has now been reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original 'Zulu-zen' décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design.

Valor Hospitality Partners Opens First Hotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Valor Hospitality Partners, an industry-leading, global hospitality management company, continues to expand their global portfolio with the opening of Hilton Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This hotel is Valor Hospitality Partners' first property in West Africa and coincides with the decade anniversary of the fully integrated management and operations solution organization's transformation of the African hospitality landscape.Over the past ten years, Valor has gained widespread acceptance across Africa, working with esteemed hotel brands such as IHG and Hilton.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts marking its debut in Morocco

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the St. Regis brand in Morocco. Developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi, and designed by the internationally established design firm Smallwood, the resort offers a sanctuary to indulge in Tamuda Bay, on the Mediterranean coast.

Rotana announces debut in Senegal

Rotana announced today its entry into Senegal with Les Zeniths Arjaan by Rotana. The 150-key property in Dakar will be launched under the Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana brand and is expected to be completed by 2026.

Selina Arrives Opens in Dakhla, Morocco

Selina Hospitality PLC ("Selina"; NASDAQ: SLNA), the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality company targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, is excited to announce the opening of its newest hotel in Dakhla, Morocco. The newly opened hotel offers guests a unique and immersive experience in the stunning coastal city of Dakhla.

Ngorongoro Lodge, New Hotel From Meliá Hotels International Opens in Tanzania

Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, announced today the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection. Located in northern Tanzania in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the newly renovated hotel is the brand's fourth property in Africa and belongs to The Meliá Collection, a group of unique and exclusive hotels with their own distinctive personality.