Bench Events today announced that Haile Gebrselassie, the former Olympic and world athletics champion, has been confirmed as a speaker at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) - Africa's top event for hotel investors, which takes place from the 29th September to 1st October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Morocco has been unveiled as the host for the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2014, 2015 and 2016 today following the signing of a three-year hosting agreement during a ceremony hosted at Arabian Travel Market. The announcement was made at the press conference jointly hosted by World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke, Moroccan Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Dr. Lahcen Haddad, and Mohammed Arkobi, Chairman of Innovate Marketing Solutions.
PwC's team of hospitality specialists provide an unbiased overview of how the hospitality industry in South Africa is expected to develop over the coming years. The publication focuses on the following major industry segments: hotels, guest houses and farms, caravan/camping sites, bush lodges and other accommodation. It details the key trends observed and challenges facing these sectors as well as considering their future prospects. South African hospitality outlook: 2013-2017 demonstrates deep knowledge of the local hospitality market and is a powerful tool for understanding critical business issues.
The Minister of Tourism and Handicraft for the Kingdom of Morocco has agreed to join a line up of speakers for the forthcoming Hotel Investment Conference Africa in Morocco. HE Yassir Zenagui, Minister of Tourism and Handicraft, Kingdom of Morocco said "HICA is a ground breaking event for Africa. For Morocco to attract this calibre of conference, will help support and deliver our 2020 vision for tourism in the region. For the rest of Africa it will help build a better appreciation of the potential within the continent."
Kurt Ritter, Rezidor’s President & CEO, has received the Special Recognition Award at Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA). Mmatšatši Marobe, conference organizer and CEO of Tourism Business Council of South Africa, honoured Rezidor’s “pioneering spirit” and ambitious business development in Africa ahead of the international competition. “In 1999, Kurt Ritter had a clear vision and recognized the potential of the African continent. His success speaks for its own”, said Marobe.
The implementation of these recommended strategies combined with careful and detailed observation of the levels of demand will allow South African hoteliers to achieve the correct balance between price and demand and be best prepared for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.
With football fans converging on South Africa this summer for one of the biggest sporting events in the world, Starwood Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: HOT) has launched an African travel promotion offering discounts of up to 40 percent off best available rates for early bookings.
Hilton Hotels Corporation today announced the introduction of the Doubletree by Hilton brand in Africa, with the signing of two Franchise License Agreements in Tanzania with the owners of the Opulent Hotel Group. The Doubletree by Hilton Dar Es Salaam, Oyster Bay and the Doubletree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar, Nungwi are scheduled to open by October 2009.
Set to open on July 15th 2009, the Mivumo River Lodge comprises 12 superior rooms and 3 premium luxury suites decorated in an elegant African style of a bygone era incorporating local materials from the region. Each superior room consists of a luxurious bedroom and lounge with a private balcony offering an indoor bathroom, outdoor shower and an intimate plunge pool. To ensure privacy and exclusivity, the rooms are spread out and strategically located along the mighty Rufiji River, all with magnificent views of the breathtaking Stiegler’s gorge.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, continues its market leading growth in Africa and announces the Park Inn Sandton in South Africa – the 270 rooms-property is scheduled to open in 2010. “This signing brings our portfolio on the African continent to 28 hotels; seven of them in South Africa alone where we see a huge potential”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces Hotel Missoni Cape Town in South Africa. The new life and style hotel featuring 157 designer rooms will open its doors in 2010 – just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
Hotel magnate Sol Kerzner opens his latest luxury hotel in Cape Town, South Africa despite the economic downturn.