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Navigating the opportunity in Africa’s hospitality sector in 2026: Beyond the numbers, toward true value creation

The African hospitality sector today is poised for a period of significant growth. Figures from Statista point to revenue in travel and tourism hitting US$25.29 billion this year, with hotels making up a significant US$11.29 billion of that. Hotels ...

Tony Romer-Lee
Tony Romer-Lee
Co-Founder and Managing Partner - AMEA, Valor Hospitality Partners
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by Tony Romer-Lee
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The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region

The Middle East and Africa remain among the most dynamic frontiers for hospitality investment. Three trends stand out. First, diversification of economies- particularly in the Gulf, has positioned tourism as a strategic growth engine. Governments ar...

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Hala Matar Choufany
President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai
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by Hala Matar Choufany
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Africa at a Crossroads: Preventing Overtourism Through Sustainable Practices
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Africa at a Crossroads: Preventing Overtourism Through Sustainable Practices

Africa’s post‑COVID tourism resurgence is undeniable. In 2024, the continent welcomed approximately 74 million international arrivals—7.4 % above 2019 and a notable 13.5% higher than in 2023.

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Associate Director at HVS Middle East & Africa
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by Kirsty de Groot
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2024 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa

In 2024, Africa’s hotel development story can be summed up with five key words: ‘Egypt and the Big 5’. This time, the ’Big 5’ doesn’t refer to Africa’s famous wildlife, but rather the global hotel chains — Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International,...

Trevor Ward
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Managing Director, W Hospitality Group
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by Trevor Ward
14 October 2024W Hospitality GroupReal Estate & Investment
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Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa
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Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa

When it comes to hotel development across Africa in 2024, just five words tell the story, “Egypt and the Big 5”. In this context, “the Big 5” does not refer to Africa’s major wildlife attractions, (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) bu...

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by Trevor Ward
26 March 2024W Hospitality GroupReal Estate & Investment
Egypt and the Big 5 Dominate Hotel Development in Africa