Six Senses Victoria Falls to Offer Wildlife Lovers Stilted Eco-Lodges on the Zambezi
The riverside game reserve and wellness resort are within Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls National Park, a UNESCO Protected Area.
Hotel Pipeline
Katara Hospitality and Accor Expand Partnership With the Signing of Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer, and operator based in Qatar strengthens its partnership with Accor, the world's most diverse hospitality group with over 425 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, with the opening of the new Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier in the Northern region of Morocco.
Morocco’s First Waldorf Astoria Debuts with Milestone Signing in Tanger
Located near the Cape Spartel Reserve, the highly anticipated resort will bring unrivalled luxury and elegant service to the Moroccan coast.
Aleph Hospitality Enters The Democratic Republic of The Congo
The Kertel Suites in Kinshasa marks the company's first entry into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Rotana announces brand entry into Algeria
Rotana announced its foray into the Algerian market with Azure Rotana Resort & Spa. The resort in Algeria's port city is set to open in March 2023 catering to diverse travellers.
DoubleTree by Hilton Announces Moroccan Debut in Agadir
Upscale hotel expected to open in summer 2023 as part of Marina Agadir.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Baraka Lodges LTD. To Open First Luxury Safari Lodge in Africa
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge signals growth in the continent as the global hospitality leader enters the luxury safari segment.
Introducing La Maison Palmier, Our First Member Hotel in West Africa
Works by local artists, over 200 palm tree varieties, and bespoke furnishings set a sophisticated tropical scene at La Maison Palmier, our first member hotel in Central and West Africa. Opening in April 2022, the property is a leafy oasis, woven into the residential enclave of Les Deux Plateaux, where both locals and travelers alight.
Hilton Announces Signing of Hilton N’Djamena Toumaï Palace
New hotel expected to begin welcoming guests in 2022.
2022’s Hottest New Opening: The Residence Douz
Set to open in Q3 2022, The Residence Douz marks the debut of Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts first desert resort. The brand's second opening in Tunisia, this safari-inspired retreat will serve as a gateway to the Sahara, surrounded by glistening golden sand and swaying palms. Upon arrival guests will be welcomed by glowing lanterns, paving the way through the all-suite oasis, which comprises of 50 desert-inspired villas set in 40 hectares of rolling dunes. Experience an otherworldly escape where the desert's resounding silence is an elixir for the soul and guests may dream peacefully under a sky full of stars.
Accor Signs First Mantis In Masai Mara, Kenya
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct access to the Mara-Serengeti game reserve: the ideal location for unique safari experiences.
Radisson Hotel Group Debuts its Third Brand in Morocco with the Signing of Lincoln Casablanca, a Radisson Collection Hotel
Scheduled to open early 2025, the hotel is situated in the heart of Mohammed V Avenue in the historical city center.
Accor expands luxury footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Fairmont in Djibouti
Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio in Africa with Fairmont Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the hotel will feature 155 rooms and 10 serviced apartments, with five food and beverage outlets combined with 1,398 sqm of Meetings & Events facilities.
The First Citadines Connect Property Will Open in the MEAT Region in 2023
Ascott is also partnering with one of Morocco's most well-established real estate conglomerates, Chrifi Alaoui Immobilier SARL to launch Citadines Connect Belvedere Casablanca. The property, slated to open in 2023, will mark the first iconic 'Citadines Connect' brand in the MEAT region.
Ascott Bolsters its African Footprint with Citadines Racine Casablanca
Ascott will introduce its expertise in operating serviced residences to Morocco, entering into a management agreement with Life Square, one of the leading real estate developers in North Africa, to launch its first property in the country: Citadines Racine Casablanca in Q2 of 2022.
Radisson Hotel Group announces its 16th hotel in South Africa with the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg
Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Middelburg as part of the Group's ambitious expansion plan in South Africa. Set to open at the end of 2023, the hotel boosts the Group's South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under development. It also places the Group firmly on track to reach its ambition of 150 hotels in operation and under development across Africa within the next five years.
The Homestead To Open Early 2022
The Homestead is set to launch in early 2022 on the Nambiti Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Situated two and a half hours, by car, from Durban and three and a half hours, by car, from Johannesburg, Nambiti is regarded as one of South Africa's most ambitious conservation initiatives and one of the few reserves where the majesty of the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino) can be experienced. The Homestead is the personal vision of Wayne Scholes, Chief Executive Officer of Really Epic Dog Group (RED), who purchased the land in 2019 after falling in love with the beauty of the historic site.
Introducing Great Plains' New Tembo Plains Camp, Zimbabwe
Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company is thrilled to announce the much anticipated Tembo Plains Camp, scheduled to open in August 2021. The new Zimbabwean opening, located on the private 118,000-hectare Sapi Reserve, whose northern border is over 40kms of the Zambezi River. The well-known Mana Pools Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, forms the Sapi Reserve's western border.
Hyatt Announces Plans For The Debut Of The Hyatt House Brand In Johannesburg
Hyatt today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Millat Properties for Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton. The planned opening of the property will mark the introduction of Hyatt's select service and extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the continent and the third Hyatt-branded hotel in South Africa.
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in a new African market with the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The hotel marks the Group's entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and under development, strengthening its strategic position in the region. This new signing further underscores the Group' presence as the hotel company active in the most countries on the African continent with close to 100 hotels in operation and under development.