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Vestige Namibia to Welcome Guests at Vestige Xaudum from 15 March 2027, with Reservations Now Open

Reservations are now open for Vestige Xaudum, which will welcome its first guests from 15 March 2027. Set deep within Khaudum National Park in northern Namibia, the six-suite lodge will mark a significant new chapter for Vestige Collection as its first property outside Spain, as well as the first of four distinctive lodges that will form this new Vestige Namibia circuit through some of the country’s most remarkable landscapes. 

Vestige Collection
Kalahari, Namibia
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom is expected to open in late 2027 following the signing of a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and an affiliate of Albwardy Investments LLC. Located in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, home to the world-famous waterfall of the same name, the hotel will become the second Hyatt branded hotel in the country.

Grand Hyatt
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Hilton Signs Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Umfolozi Hotel and Spa (Pty) Ltd. Expected to open in 2028, the hotel marks the brand's second Tapestry Collection signing in South Africa within the last year, demonstrating Hilton's continued growth across key leisure destinations in the country. The signing took place during Africa's Travel Indaba in Durban with representatives from Hilton, Umfolozi Hotel and Spa (Pty) Ltd, and Valor Hospitality Partners.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Ennismore announces the first Delano Hotel & Residences to open in Marrakech with YAMED

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, and YAMED, the property development platform of Ynexis Group, Morocco's foremost real estate investment group, announce the signing of Delano Marrakech Hotel & Residences. This landmark agreement marks Delano's debut on the African continent and positions Marrakech alongside Miami and Dubai as a cornerstone of the brand's new global chapter.

Delano
Marrakesh, Morocco
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JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp Now Open for Bookings

Reservations are now open for JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, a luxury safari retreat owned and operated by Lazizi Solio Limited set to welcome guests in July 2026. Located within Solio Game Reserve, the camp will bring the brand’s signature blend of sophisticated design, exceptional service, and holistic wellbeing to one of Kenya’s oldest private rhino sanctuaries.

JW Marriott
Kenya
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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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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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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