Press Releases

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Morocco’s hospitality sector takes global centre stage at new Morocco Showcase Summit: the country’s premier international platform dedicated to hotel and tourism investors

As Africa’s fastest-growing hospitality market, Morocco, prepares to co-host the FIFA 2030 World Cup with its European neighbours Portugal and Spain, the country is shining a spotlight on its thriving hospitality market and the initiatives and incentives in place to attract further investment.