Viceroy Hotels Expands into Africa with Three Luxury Safari Lodges
The brand's first African properties include three safari lodges in Zambia and Botswana, managed by African Bush Camps.
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UN Tourism welcomes G20 Leaders recognition and strong support for tourism under South Africa’s G20 Presidency
South Africa's G20 Presidency secured commitments from leaders representing 70% of global tourism to advance digital innovation, air connectivity, and sustainable tourism financing.
Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise
Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who intend to travel more frequently, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel research. Younger generations are leading demand, with 66% of Gen Z planning on taking more holidays next year and embracing AI planning tools, luxury add-ons, and passion-driven trips.
UN Tourism Showcases Investment Opportunities at South Africa Tourism Investment Forum
The Tourism Investment Forum, hosted by the Government of South Africa, brought together global tourism leaders to explore investment opportunities in South Africa and across the African continent. Highlighting South Africa's vibrant tourism sector, which welcomed nearly 9 million international visitors and 47 million domestic trips last year, contributing over 12% to national GDP, the Forum underscored the country's role as a gateway for regional tourism development.
Kinshasa Sets the Stage: “The Rumba Route for Peace” Connects Tourism and Culture
UN Tourism and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo successfully cast a global spotlight on music and tourism as dynamic engines for diplomacy, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth.
Kinshasa to Host Inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival Celebrating Music and Tourism as Drivers of Dialogue and Development
Under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival. UN Tourism joins the event as a supporting partner, reinforcing the shared value of culture and tourism for sustainable development and for building mutual understanding and peace.
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia, expanding its continental footprint
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa that’s been added to its portfolio on the continent, signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Cape Town this week.
Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism Sector Broke all Records in 2024, reveals WTTC
Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism sector broke all records in 2024, with its contribution to the economy, employment and domestic and international visitor spend all reaching record levels.
Kenya’s Travel & Tourism Sector Set to Inject a Record KSh1.2TN in 2025
Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2TN to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP.
Cape Town is Hot Property Development boom bodes well for Africa’s top hotel investment summit
Cape Town's hospitality and real estate industries are experiencing remarkable growth, reinforcing the city's current status as Africa's premier destination for tourism and investment. This surge bodes well for the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit Africa, the continent’s most influential hospitality & tourism investment conference, which comes to “The Mother City” on June 17-18.
Travel & Tourism Employment in South Africa Set to Hit Record High, But Key Challenges Remain
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still in recovery mode.
Lemala Camps & Lodges Unveils 2025 ‘Untold Stories’: a Radical Redefinition of Luxury in the Wild
With the publication of its 2025 Untold Stories report, Lemala Camps & Lodges lifts the veil on a quietly radical transformation happening across East Africa’s luxury safari landscape. In an era where "eco-conscious" has become an industry standard, Lemala is reshaping the very foundations of safari travel—elevating sustainability from a sideline feature to the core philosophy of luxury in the wild.
Kenya’s Luxury Hospitality Sector Soars Despite Challenges
The sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by international visitors and a stable economy. Experts at the upcoming East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit in Nairobi will address challenges, while exploring opportunities for investment in this thriving market.
UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Namibia”
Tourism Doing Business Investing in Namibia aims to attract potential investors and provides essential insights into the vibrant opportunities within Namibia’s tourism sector. The guidelines showcase Namibia’s unique cultural heritage, robust economy, and supportive business environment, highlighting areas of potential significant growth in the years ahead.
Milestone achieved: TUI Group launches 500th hotel project
The TUI Group last weel announced the launch of its 500th hotel project - TUI Magic Life Agadir - at the International Tourism Fair (ITB), marking a significant milestone in the company's global growth strategy. The tourism group plans to expand its hotel portfolio from the current 433 to 600 hotels in the medium term. Construction of the new club in Agadir, in partnership with the Tikida Group, is scheduled to begin this spring, with the opening scheduled for summer 2027.
GAIN & M&I Join Forces to Launch Tech Pavilion at M&I Fest Global, Marrakech
Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) and M&I are proud to expand their partnership, transforming the technology and innovation landscape in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. This collaboration will debut at M&I Fest Global, held in Marrakech from March 16–20, 2025, with the launch of the Annual MICE Tech and Innovation Primer—a comprehensive guide to keep MICE suppliers and buyers ahead of the curve in technological advancements.
Aleph Hospitality Solidifies Market Leadership in Ethiopia
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has announced four new hotels in Ethiopia, further solidifying its market leadership in the region.
Ibis Styles Celebrates Abidjan's Vibrant Spirit With Two Dynamic Hotel Reopenings
ibis Styles marks a new chapter in Ivorian hospitality with the reopening of its hotels in the Plateau and Marcory districts of Abidjan. Following extensive renovations, ibis Styles Plateau and ibis Styles Marcory are now open, offering a unique immersion into African urban culture, blending urban art, Afro-fusion gastronomy, and innovative design.
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Expansion in Morocco
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is accelerating its plans to more than double its portfolio in Morocco with the signing of nine hotels across seven of its global brands, including the debut of its iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in the capital city of Rabat, as well as the introduction of its luxury LXR Hotels & Resorts, lifestyle Curio Collection by Hilton, and value-driven Hampton by Hilton brands to the country.
Aleph Hospitality Announces Two Luxury Resorts in Morocco
Aleph Hospitality, the first and largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed management agreements with the owners of two luxury resorts: Marchica Lagoon Resort in Nador and Michlifen Resort & Golf in Ifrane, Morocco. Aleph Hospitality has assumed operations of the two luxury resorts, bringing its world-class hospitality management expertise to both hotels.