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.
Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Abidjan Marcory, a vibrant addition to the lively Marcory district. Designed to meet the needs of modern professionals and families, this contemporary 17-storey hotel features thoughtful design, flexible spaces, and uplifting experiences.
Accor Middle East and Africa has officially announced Daniel Karbownik's elevation to the role of Vice President of Operations, focusing on the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Effective from November 1, 2023, Karbownik joins the operational teams of Accor's Premium, Mid-range, and Economy brands across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.
Kasada, the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in sub-Saharan Africa, announced today that it will build a new dual-branded hotel in Abidjan within the largest retail-led mixed-use development currently being developed by HCCP. The complex, scheduled to open in 2024, will seek to be certified EDGE, the World Bank’s green building certification program, and will boast over 150 hotel keys, a shopping center with over 60 stores, restaurants, a mini entertainment park, offices, a co-working space, and a clinic.
Works by local artists, over 200 palm tree varieties, and bespoke furnishings set a sophisticated tropical scene at La Maison Palmier, our first member hotel in Central and West Africa. Opening in April 2022, the property is a leafy oasis, woven into the residential enclave of Les Deux Plateaux, where both locals and travelers alight.
Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth. At the official World Tourism Day 2021 celebrations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, political and business leaders united behind a common message of solidarity and determination to ‘leave nobody behind’ as tourism restarts and grows back.
The fastest growing economy in French speaking Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, has been an ongoing key market for all hotel investors, developers and operators with an interest in Africa. Despite the fact that the country’s ambitious strategy with the aim to position it as a top-5 African travel destination, “Sublime Côte d'Ivoire”, has been delayed by the pandemic, the tourism industry remains the country’s priority.
The opportunities for hotel development in Ivory Coast are at their strongest for a long time, as the country continues to bounce back from internal conflict. The key factor in this assessment is the resurgence of Abidjan, as a French-speaking commercial centre, assisted by a growing airport with direct connection to the USA and good quality infrastructure for meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of a new Radisson hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Radisson Hotel & Apartments Abidjan Plateau signing brings the group's Africa portfolio to 86 hotels and almost 18,000 rooms in operation and under development.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has marked another milestone in its Africa expansion strategy with construction work on the 160-key upscale Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan now under way. The upcoming property"s first stone was laid on Saturday (October 7) and a 2020 opening date was announced in a ceremony that heralded the acceleration of the Swiss hospitality firm"s development plans in the Sub-Saharan region. Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan will be the company's first property in Côte d'Ivoire and one of four currently in active development in the region. The other three are Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi in Kenya, which is on track to open in 2018, Mövenpick Hotel Addis Ababa in Ethiopia set to open in 2019 and Mövenpick Hotel & Conference Centre Abuja in Nigeria set for completion in 2020. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts currently operates a 260-key property in Ghana – Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra. Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan is located in the heart of the city"s Le Plateau business district, home to government buildings and local landmarks such as St. Paul"s Cathedral and Banco National Park.
Barcelona, Mangalis Hotel Group is continuing to pursue its ambitious plans in the African continent by unveiling its upper midscale hotel brand with the launch of Seen Hotel AbidjanPlateau.
Barcelona, Mangalis Hotel Group is continuing to pursue its ambitious plans in the African continent by unveiling its upper midscale hotel brand with the launch of Seen Hotel Abidjan Plateau.
Radisson Blu, one of the world's leading hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport in Côte d'Ivoire. Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport boasts 261 rooms including suites and exceptional meeting facilities. The hotel is located a mere 500 meters from Port Bouet Airport also known as Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. Abidjan Airport is bursting at the seams, with 1.3 million passengers landing in this international airport in 2015, double the tally from four years ago. The nearby Le Plateau district provides a home for many businesses, banks, boutiques and outdoor cafés.
Every year, the hotel experts and analysts at Horwath HTL worldwide produce a series of mini-country reports exclusively for The Hotel Yearbook. Each report focuses on just two things: first, a quick snapshot of the country’s current economic and hotel market situation, and second, the outlook for the year ahead, highlighting specific events that are anticipated to have an impact on the health of the country’s hotel business.