Radisson To Debut In Algeria
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel La Baie d'Alger in Algiers; its second hotel in Algeria and first Radisson-branded hotel in the country.
Hotel Pipeline
Canopy by Hilton Set to Debut in Africa
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) (www.Hilton.com) announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa's largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand's debut property in Africa.
Gorgeous George opens in Cape Town
Berlin - Flinging open its doors in the heart of downtown Cape Town, Gorgeous George emerges as a springboard for hyper-local immersion in the city's pulse-quickening creative scene. Housed across two heritage buildings, the 32-room hotel provides a high-style platform for established and emerging South African artists and designers, resulting in an authentic aesthetic that avoids any hint of African design cliché. Throw in an intriguing architectural narrative that combines Edwardian elegance with sleek industrial styling, a spectacular rooftop space complete with a buzzing bar, restaurant, and swimming pool, and you have the Mother City's most thrilling new social hub. www.designhotels.com/gorgeous-george
TUI Group expands its portfolio of owned hotels in Cape Verde
TUI Group is set to expand its portfolio of owned hotels in the Cape Verde Islands with the addition of a new resort. The first TUI Magic Life club in the island state off the west coast of Africa will be developed in the island of Boa Vista. The extensive resort is located directly on the Praia de Chaves beach and will feature 575 rooms. It is scheduled to open in the 2021/22 Winter season. TUI's portfolio in Cape Verde will thus grow to seven owned hotels. Apart from five Riu hotels, the first Robinson Club is currently being built in the island of Sal. The travel brand also operates the TUI Sensimar Cabo Verde Resort & Spa concept hotel in the island.
New Residence Inn by Marriott coming to Accra, Ghana in 2023
The Residence Inn by Marriott Accra Kotoka Airport, will mark the debut of the extended-stay brand in the country. Projected to open in 2023, the 12-story hotel will have 160 suites with separate living, working and sleeping zones, all equipped with fully functional kitchens. Other facilities in the hotel will include three food and beverage outlets, including a rooftop bar, a health and leisure club and a boardroom.
The St. Regis Marrakech Resort announced for 2024
At this week's Forum de l'Investissement Hôtelier Africain in Marrakech, Marriott International announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa, highlighting the company's growth in Morocco and Ghana while marking its debut in Liberia.
Dubai-Based Aleph Hospitality Signs Deal with Marriott International to Manage the First Four Points by Sheraton in Liberia
Pioneering Dubai-based hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International for the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Liberia. Located in the capital city, Monrovia, the hotel is due to become the first internationally branded hotel in the country upon opening in 2020 and will be managed by Aleph Hospitality under the Four Points by Sheraton brand.
Rotana signs agreement to manage new five-star hotel and hotel apartments in Nairobi
Further expanding its footprint in the African market, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a hotel management agreement with Mullion Contractors Limited to manage a new five-star hotel and hotel apartments in Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
BON Hotels trailblazes into DRC
South African-based hotel management company, BON Hotels have extended their African presence with the addition of BON Hotel Karibu Kolwezi, situated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to their portfolio. The 55-roomed hotel, which is scheduled to open in April next year, will be the first of its kind for the Lualaba Province of the DRC.
Mövenpick Hotel Senegal To Open In 2021 in Diamniadio
Opening in early 2021, the 462-key hotel will be located in Diamniadio - a new city developed by the Senegal government, close to Dakar's new Blaise Diagne International Airport, as well as the expanding seaport of Bargny.
Protea Hotels By Marriott To Open Its Second Hotel In Ghana, First In The Capital City Of Accra
Protea Hotels (www.ProteaHotels.com) by Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com), announced the signing of Protea Hotel by Marriott Accra, Kotoka Airport, the brand's second hotel in Ghana and the first Protea Hotel by Marriott in the capital city of Accra. Owned by Baobab Hotels & Resorts which is a subsidiary of the YAMUSAH Group, the hotel will be strategically located in the prestigious airport residential area of Accra. A mere 1.5 kilometers from the Kotoka International Airport, the hotel is also in close proximity to key diplomatic, government and commercial nodes.
Rotana to Debut in Zambia
Further strengthening its presence in the African market, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a hotel management agreement with Grandview Hotels and Resorts Limited to manage a new five-star hotel in the Republic of Zambia that is scheduled to be opened by 2021.
Radisson Blu to Open Hotel in Niamey, Niger
The new-build Radisson Blu Hotel, Niamey will open in 2019. The Radisson Blu Hotel Niamey, Niger, will be ideally positioned in the city centre, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the National Hospital and the City Hall. The hotel will have unrivalled access into and out of Niamey International Airport, situated just 8km away.
Meliá Hotels International Has Announced The Opening Of Its Third Hotel In Tanzania
Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of its third hotel in Tanzania, joining the Meliá Zanzibar and Meliá Serengeti Lodge. The hotel is located in Arusha, a city near Kilimanjaro International Airport and the main starting point for all the routes north to the country's major attractions such as the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro and Arusha National Park and Mount Meru.
Johari Rotana, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Opening in 2019
Johari Rotana, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania - opening Q1 2019
Marriott International and Eagle Hills to debut the St. Regis Tamuda Bay
Iconic Brand to Set a New Benchmark for Bespoke Luxury and Modern Glamour along the Mediterranean Coast
AccorHotels to Raise a Flag in Southeastern Africa with its First Mozambique Property
AccorHotels, the world's leading travel & lifestyle group is set to make its debut in Mozambique in a strategic move that expands its presence in Southeastern Africa.
AccorHotels Announces First Pullman Hotel in Ghana
AccorHotels, the world's leading travel & lifestyle group, and Platinum Properties Limited Ltd, the Project Company of the Pullman Accra Airport City, have announced the signing of a landmark agreement for Pullman Accra Airport City, the country's first Pullman branded hotel and Pullman Living serviced apartments located in the heart of Accra's Airport City.
BON Hotels adds third East African property
South African- based hotel management company; BON Hotels have extended their Ethiopian presence by adding BON Hotel German Square in Addis Ababa to their East African collection, making it their third property in the capital.