Conservation-led luxury travel company &Beyond has announced a comprehensive refurbishment for &Beyond Mnemba Island, an island paradise situated off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar. The lodge will be temporarily closed from 11 January and will reopen on 01 October 2024.
Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, announced today the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection. Located in northern Tanzania in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the newly renovated hotel is the brand's fourth property in Africa and belongs to The Meliá Collection, a group of unique and exclusive hotels with their own distinctive personality.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Delaware Investment Limited to open its first JW Marriott luxury safari lodge in the Serengeti, Tanzania. Expected to open in 2026, the lodge will be situated within the Serengeti National Park, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most renowned safari destinations in Africa, home to endless plains, the incredible Great Migration and some of the largest herds on the planet.
Marisa Fernandes has been named General Manager at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania starting January 2023. She assumes this role after having joined the Lodge team as the Resort Manager in September 2021. Her leadership over the past year has seen the Lodge thrive on delivering the exceptional guest and employee experiences it is renowned for.
The new resort from The Emerald Collection is a celebration of Tanzania's tropical landscape and cultural heritage.
Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of a new hotel in the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, a special conservation area in which tourism is only possible if its ensures the utmost respect for the natural environment and local communities.
The hotel Riu Jambo has an unbeatable location in the north of Zanzibar's largest island, Unguja, on the idyllic Nungwi beach. The 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive hotel has a total of 461 rooms. The main feature that sets it apart from other RIU hotels is the stilted structure that stretches out from the beach over the sea, where guests will find some of the hotel's dining services. The new Riu Jambo is right next to the Riu Palace Zanzibar, which was refurbished in 2019 and has luxurious facilities. This new opening enhances the chain's range of hotels in the destination with an establishment where guests can enjoy a family holiday.
Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, with him trading the vibrant city life in Johannesburg for the serene beauty of the Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire are only a few highlights attracting travellers to visit the African country of Tanzania, where more than a third of the landscape is under conservation protection. With its 22 national parks, this year round destination guarantees wilderness seekers a stay in harmony with nature and the world's most diverse safari experiences. Amidst the well-known "Northern Circuit", Kempinski Hotels has now signed management contracts for three outstanding luxurious properties, two elegant lodges and a high-end tented camp, which will be open to wild life lovers and guests as of 2023.
With Tanzania's borders open to all international visitors, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will reopen its doors on September 1, 2020, with health and safety front of mind through Four Seasons new global Lead With Care program and contactless Chat experience.
Is it possible to capture the majesty and splendour of the Serengeti's endless plains and renowned wildlife reserves in a single image? Through original photography, Canadian artist Nicolas Ruel does just that, telling the story of his transformational Envoy by Four Seasons journey to Savannah's sanctuary, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Using a unique in-camera double-exposure method, the Montreal-based photographer merges distinct subjects to create unique perspectives. Watch here as Ruel uncovers the power of storytelling through his art, truly connecting to the people, experiences and natural wonders of the Serengeti.
Further cementing its presence in Africa's fast-growing hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announced today the soft opening of Johari Rotana in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam. The new five-star property marks the company's entrance to the East African market.
Further cementing its presence in Africa's fast-growing hospitality sector, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, announced today the soft opening of Johari Rotana in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam. The new five-star property marks the company's entrance to the East African market.
Dynamic independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality has entered the Tanzanian market with the signing of a management agreement to operate two boutique resorts, the Moja Tuu and Hakuna Majiwe, in Zanzibar.
Leading luxury Spanish hotel brand, Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, are delighted to announce the opening of their first property in Africa, Gran Meliá Arusha. Based in the heart of Arusha within Northern Tanzania, the exclusive East African resort, which experienced the opening on 1st September 2019, will be the perfect base for visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of some of Africa's most striking landscapes, including the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro.
Situated on the amazing Indian Ocean beachfront on the outskirts of Kigomani Village of Unguja, Sevi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar is a complex of rustic "bandas" bungalows scattered among lush gardens of palms and exotic foliage facing the aquamarine sea off the Spice Island. It opened in February 2019, under the ownership of the Hochleitner family from Austria. It offers accommodation in 13 traditional bandas (bungalows) and an oceanfront villa, as well as experience-oriented services and facilities, including a spa and yoga retreat.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has acquired its second hotel in Tanzania, to accompany the other one the chain already has in the country. This new property will be marketed as part of the sophisticated Riu Palace range, as Riu Palace Zanzibar already is.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1896. It was used as a hospital during World War I before being converted into a hotel during the British Empire. Sitting at the heart of the central business district of the city, overlooking the Harbor the hotel has since emerged as a landmark and an integral part of the burgeoning city. With the renovation and the rebrand the hotel continues to retain its unique charm, while delivering on the brand's promise to provide what matters most to today's independent travelers.
Sunny Haroon has been appointed General Manager at Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa, the islands greenest, five star hotel. A hotel management graduate Sunny has enjoyed a successful career in the industry spanning some 18+ years with some of the world's leading luxury brands.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has announced Justin Stevens as Resort Manager. With ten years of African safari experience to his name, Stevens now joins the team at the Lodge in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, where he will oversee all day to day operations at the property.