Angama Amboseli to Open November 2023
Angama Amboseli will be a gentle start or finish to any East African safari, and a lovely contrast to the wide open plains of the Maasai Mara.
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Dusit International brings ‘hybrid hospitality’ to Nairobi’s affluent Westlands neighbourhood
The new Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi features a unique hybrid collection of one-bedroom apartments, studio apartments, and deluxe hotel rooms in the leafy commercial hub of Westlands in the city of Nairobi.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Baraka Lodges LTD. To Open First Luxury Safari Lodge in Africa
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge signals growth in the continent as the global hospitality leader enters the luxury safari segment.
Accor Signs First Mantis In Masai Mara, Kenya
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering direct access to the Mara-Serengeti game reserve: the ideal location for unique safari experiences.
Aleph Hospitality Inks Management Contracts For Three Hotels In Kenya
Aleph Hospitality has signed management contracts for three hotels in Kenya. Boma Nairobi, Boma Inn Nairobi and Boma Inn Eldoret are owned by Red Court Hotels, a subsidiary of the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Francis Msengeti has been promoted to General Manager at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Msengeti is experienced in the local hospitality industry, his career spanning over 20 years,14 of which have been with Sarova Hotels.
WE Organization Announces Commitment to Partner with the Kenyan Community of Kabolwo to Create Sustainable Change
WE announces the expansion of the organization's sustainable development efforts through a new community partnership with Kabolwo, a rural region in Bomet County, Kenya, made possible by Marriott International's travel program Marriott Bonvoy. With a history of more than 20 years working in the Maasai Mara area, WE is embarking on a new journey of sustainable change with Kabolwo through its holistic sustainable development model, WE Villages. The unique model, designed to meet the basic needs of developing communities, works to end poverty by focusing on five pillars: Education, Water, Health, Food and Opportunity—when implemented together, these pillars are key interventions that empower a community to help build a brighter future for themselves and future generations.
Aleph Hospitality opens Best Western Plus Westlands in Nairobi
Dubai-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality (http://www.AlephHospitality.com/) has opened the Best Western Plus Westlands hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Its Third Hotel In Nairobi
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, the Group's third hotel in Kenya. The hotel is located in the heart of Nairobi, overlooking the Arboretum park and adjacent to the State House within the affluent Kilimani district of the city.
Roberto Simone has been appointed as General Manager at Villa Rosa Kempinski and the high-end tented camp in Masai Mara, Olare Mara Kempinski
Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of a well- rounded luxury hospitality professional, Roberto Simone, as the new General Manager in charge of the luxury city hotel, Villa Rosa Kempinski and the high-end tented camp in Masai Mara, Olare Mara Kempinski.
dusitD2 Nairobi reopened
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has announced it reopened the dusitD2 Nairobi hotel on 1 August 2019 following six months of renovation to introduce new dining and meeting experiences.
Now Open: Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs, new Five-star luxury tented property on the Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya
Elewana Collection is proud to announce the opening of Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Loisaba Conservancy bringing the total number of destinations to 16 award-winning luxurious camps, lodges and boutique beach hotels in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya for the luxury safari camp and lodge operator.
Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Kenya welcoming Sankara Nairobi to its dynamic portfolio of Passionately Independent Hotels
Art, Culture, Culinary and Design create an immersive experience with a distinctive sense of place.
Rob Kucera has been appointed as District Director of East Africa, and General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
A South African national and a hospitality veteran, Kucera has an impressive 20 years' experience managing multiple functions of high-volume hotels, golf resorts and spas. He's worked for premier, upmarket 5-Star hotels and resorts such as The Westin Cape Town and Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort - both part of Marriott Hotels & Resorts - as well as Movenpick Wilderness Hotel and Protea Hotels, all based in South Africa. His most recent post was General Manager of Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul, in Turkey.
Rotana signs agreement to manage new five-star hotel and hotel apartments in Nairobi
Further expanding its footprint in the African market, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a hotel management agreement with Mullion Contractors Limited to manage a new five-star hotel and hotel apartments in Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
Oliver Geyer has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Nairobi
InterContinental Nairobi has promoted Oliver Geyer to the position of General Manager. He was previously the Resident Manager.
Autograph Collection Hotels To Welcome Sankara Nairobi Marking The Debut Of The Brand Into Kenya
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announced that it will soon debut the brand into Kenya withSankara Nairobi slated to join the brand's diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 150 independent hotels around the world. A hallmark of hospitality in Kenya's capital city, the Sankara Nairobi shares the brand's values of vision, design and craft and its' exactly like nothing else mantra. Owned by Westlands Hotels Limited, the hotel is expected to be rebranded in early 2019.
African Hospitality On Show at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
We were proud to host one of the biggest events on the African hospitality calendar recently, with the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill team creating the ideal atmosphere for a wonderful event.
Kenya’s first Hilton Garden Inn celebrates opening at Nairobi Airport
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton's (NYSE:HLT) midscale yet affordable global brand of hotels, celebrated the official opening of Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport. The 175-room hotel marks the arrival of the Hilton Garden Inn brand in Kenya, and another milestone in Hilton's airport journey.
Aleph Hospitality Celebrates Third Birthday with Two New Signings
Pioneering hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality, today announced the signing of management agreements for two new hotels in Kenya; the Best Western Plus in the Westlands district of Nairobi and a three-star hotel in the popular coastal resort of Mombasa. The signings, which coincide with the company's third birthday, continue the firm's rapid growth, taking its portfolio to six properties overall, spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, Liberia and Senegal. Upon opening in Spring 2019, the Best Western Plus Nairobi Westlands will feature 100 guest rooms, a dedicated meetings floor and two food and beverage outlets, including a rooftop bar, in-keeping with the area's existing popularity as an upmarket entertainment hub. The as-yet-unbranded Mombasa hotel will offer 106 guest rooms along with extensive events space and leisure facilities, including a pool, in close proximity to both the central business district and the city's famous beaches. Scheduled to open in Spring 2020, Aleph Hospitality has already commenced discussions to secure a suitable brand for the property under franchise agreement. "This is the growing trend in Africa today," explained Bani Haddad, founder and managing director of Aleph Hospitality. "Owners are increasingly looking for the power of an international brand above their door and all of the major brands are looking to franchising as the key vehicle for growing their footprint more rapidly. Through our international brand experience and our in-depth local knowledge, we are uniquely placed to operate in the middle, bringing together both parties for mutual success." The two signings also coincide with the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), taking place in Nairobi from 2-4 October, an event which Aleph Hospitality has chosen to sponsor for the first time in 2018. The conference will see the company unveil its new marketing campaign, 'Hotel management. Tailored to fit.', which seeks to communicate the organisation's unique value proposition as the only company dedicated to Africa and the Middle East able to offer both white-label and third-party management solutions for properties of varying star ratings, sizes and locations. "In the three years since the company's inauguration, not only has our portfolio grown rapidly, we have also broadened our offering to more fully encompass all of the services our owners were seeking. Every property is truly unique in its needs and we are proud to be able to reflect that in the nature of our management agreements. As the leading hotel investment conference in sub-Saharan Africa, AHIF is the perfect place for us to communicate the value that we can add," commented Roz Money, Aleph Hospitality's vice president of marketing and public relations. Delegates attending AHIF can find Aleph Hospitality at Stand 13, within the main exhibition area at the Radisson Blu Upper Hill Nairobi. Both Haddad and Money will also be co-hosting round table sessions during the event, discussing third-party management and best practices in project delivery respectively.