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/ 11.01.2019
Hyatt Regency opens its first hotel in Ethiopia
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa opens in Ethiopia following the brand’s aim to strengthen its presence in Africa… Following Hilton Hotels’ announcement to double its footprint…
/ 09.10.2018
The new Serra Cafema opens in Namibia
The newly reopened hotel in Namibia takes specific design inspiration from the surrounding, remote landscape… After an environmentally-sensitive and inspiring rebuild, Wilderness Safaris’ Serra…
/ 28.12.2017
Four Seasons Hotel Tunis now open
Just a short drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage and the traditional village of Sidi Bou Said, a sanctuary of modern luxury…
/ 18.12.2017
Introducing first look of the new Mombo, Botswana
The rebuild of Wilderness Safaris’ flagship camps in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Mombo and Little Mombo, continues apace, with both camps set…
/ 11.12.2017
Project Spotlight: Wilderness Safaris’ Qorokwe Camp, Botswana
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the opening of its new Classic Camp, Qorokwe, situated in the private, wildlife-rich 26 180-hectare (64 692-acre) Qorokwe…
/ 28.11.2017
Citymax Hotel Aswan celebrates soft opening
Citymax Hotels made its debut in the historic city of Aswan in Egypt with the soft opening of Citymax Hotel Aswan last week. Owned…
/ 31.10.2017
Ultimate luxury in Cape Verde with Hilton’s Sal Resort
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort, marking its debut in the country and further growing the brand’s portfolio of…
/ 18.10.2017
AVANI Gaborone Resort & Casino reopens following renovation
AVANI Gaborone Resort & Casino is celebrating the completion of an extensive renovation, representing an investment of $7.5 million (£5.6 million) by Minor Hotels,…
/ 11.10.2017
AVANI to debut in north Africa with double Tunisian opening
AVANI Hotels & Resorts will debut in North Africa with two new properties in Tunisia, in partnership with Groupe Chaabane. Scheduled to open in…
/ 26.09.2017
Sneak Peek: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles – Desroches Island
Seychelles, Desroches Island – with its grand opening just months away, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is now accepting reservations for arrivals…
/ 25.09.2017
Wilderness Safaris’ Qorokwe Camp to open in December
Qorokwe Camp, a new Wilderness Safaris Classic Camp due to open in the private, wildlife-rich 26,180-hectare (64,692-acre) Qorokwe Concession in Botswana in December 2017,…
/ 01.09.2017
Project Spotlight: Areen Design – Sheraton Madagascar
Located in Madagascar’s capital city Antananarivo, the 25-storey Sheraton hotel is being transformed with all guest rooms and public spaces undergoing major refurbishment, with…
/ 26.07.2017
First ‘swim-up’ rooms to launch at Mauritius’ Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa
From January 2018, Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel group with eight properties in Mauritius, is set to open a new accommodation concept,…
/ 17.07.2017
Wilderness Safaris opens Bisate Lodge, Rwanda
Wilderness Safaris is proud to announce the opening of Bisate Lodge, situated next to the renowned Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Comprising just six…
/ 23.06.2017
Project Preview: Areen Design – twin win in Nairobi
Areen Design’s award-winning hospitality division has been working on two new hotels in Nairobi, both under Marriott’s Four Points by Sheraton brand. At Nairobi’s…
/ 14.06.2017
Steigenberger Alcazar-Sharm El Sheikh opened its doors
The Steigenberger Alcazar-Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, a new built five-star resort located in the Nabq Bay directly on the Red Sea coast, opened…
/ 25.05.2017
Guest Blog: Why treetop hotels are growing in popularity…
Travellers can now live the luxury treetop dream with a little help from the Hotels.com. Loved by guests awards and the millions of genuine…
/ 03.05.2017
LHW introduces eight new members to its ‘curated collection’
The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the addition of eight new members to its curated collection of over 375 luxury…
/ 27.04.2017
Leeu Collection to open first London property in 2019
Leeu Collection has acquired its first London property, due to open in 2019. The company now owns 55 Newman Street, Fitzrovia which is a…
/ 27.04.2017
Swiss-Belhotel International continues expansion in Egypt
Global hotel management company, Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI), has announced its further expansion in Egypt with the signing of Swiss-Belresort Marseilia Beach 4 on the…
/ 26.04.2017
ATM 2017: Rotana showcasing its upcoming properties
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, will showcase its key…
/ 26.04.2017
ATM 2017: Louvre Hotels announces future growth strategy
Louvre Hotels Group, one of the largest hospitality groups in the world, continues to shape its wider growth strategy in the Middle East and…
/ 24.04.2017
Marriott International reveals future of brand portfolio across Middle East and Africa
Marriott International continues to strengthen its position across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with projected growth across 38 countries and 150,000 rooms,…
/ 19.04.2017
Wilderness Safaris relaunches Little Vumbura in Botswana
After an extensive refurbishment and partial rebuild, Little Vumbura Camp has reopened in Wilderness Safaris’ private Vumbura Concession in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. With…
/ 07.04.2017
Relais & Châteaux announces three new members
Relais & Châteaux is established around the globe, from the Napa Valley vineyards and French Provence to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. Its…
/ 05.04.2017
Zanzibar Amber Resort to change the face of East African tourism
Zanzibar is a cluster of tropical islands nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania and has a diverse history that underwent…
/ 08.03.2017
Hilton surpasses 100,000 open hotel rooms in EMEA
At this year’s International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, Hilton has announced that it has passed the milestone of 100,000 rooms trading across its…
/ 02.03.2017
Kempinski Gold Coast Accra at the heart of Ghana independence celebrations
Ghana will celebrate 60 years of Independence on 6th March 2017, marking the end of colonial rule and the beginning of independence. With this…
/ 23.02.2017
The Belmond Mount Nelson reveals its guestroom redesign
Inge Moore and her London-based design team have completed the refurbishment of 48 guestrooms and suites in one of the world’s most iconic hotels…
/ 17.02.2017
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort recognised in Condé Nast Gold List
Es Saadi Marrakech Resort is pleased to announce its inclusion in the latest edition of the US Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. The Palace…
/ 14.02.2017
Park Inn by Radisson opens its fourth hotel in South Africa – in Polokwane
Park Inn by Radisson, the colourful and dynamic mid-market brand, has announced the opening of its first property in Polokwane. The Park Inn by…
/ 13.02.2017
Deutsche Hospitality opens Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo
Deutsche Hospitality is continuing on its path of expansion. The focus is both on tapping into new markets and on strengthening its brand presence…
/ 16.01.2017
Project Spotlight: Areen Hospitality working on JW Marriott in Morocco
Award-winning design practice Areen Hospitality is working on the interiors of a new 5 star hotel under the JW Marriott brand, to be built…
/ 05.01.2017
Hilton continues Moroccan expansion with first hotel in Casablanca
Hilton has signed a management agreement with Group Sadiki to open its first hotel in Casablanca. The news follows the conclusion of a landmark…
/ 14.12.2016
Marriott International debuts first hotel in West Africa with Sheraton Grand Conakry
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of Sheraton Grand in Africa with opening of Sheraton Grand Conakry. The newly built hotel marks…
/ 04.11.2016
Design Hotels introduces seven newcomers
Design Hotels is pleased to announce seven new additions joining a growing portfolio of over 290 independent hotels in more than 50 countries across…
/ 31.10.2016
BON Hotels hosts official launch in Nigeria, showcasing nine hotels across five cities
BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, hosted their official launch in Nigeria, at BON Hotel Stratton Asokoro…
/ 31.10.2016
Bespoke Hotels to manage Bab Hotel, Marrakech
Bespoke Hotels is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement to take on the management of The Bab Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco’s…
/ 13.10.2016
Big things happening at Robertson Small Hotel, South Africa…
The Robertson Small Hotel is excited to announce that it has recently undergone a complete redesign. The hotel’s relationship with their collaborators and contributors…
/ 03.10.2016
BON Hotels opening second property in Uganda
With the ink just dry on the BON Hotel Addis Ababa contract, BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout…
/ 23.09.2016
Bisate Lodge to open in Rwanda June 2017
Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge, situated next to Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park, is on track to open for guests in June 2017. Comprising just…
/ 31.08.2016
Starwood Hotels ramps up Nigeria portfolio with new Four Points in Benin City
Accelerating growth in emerging markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Four Points Benin City, Nigeria. Owned by…
/ 04.08.2016
Leeu Estates, Franschhoek opens its doors
The five-star Leeu Estates has opened its doors in Franschhoek, South Africa. Numerous designers worked on the property’s architecture, interiors and gardens, including Spanish…
/ 04.08.2016
Sneak Peek: Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra, Ghana
Located in the heart of Ghana’s thriving cultural scene and the economic hub of Accra, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City is perfectly positioned for…
/ 20.07.2016
Hilton expands presence in Morocco with $33m coastal hotel
Hilton is to open a 170 guestroom hotel within the Taghazout Bay Resort located 10 miles north of the Moroccan coastal town of Agadir….
/ 14.07.2016
Starwood to debut Four Points by Sheraton brand in Tanzania with two hotels
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Togo, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced that it will introduce its booming Four Points by Sheraton brand…
/ 08.07.2016
Grupo Hotusa makes its debut in Africa with hotel in Casablanca
Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel division of Spain’s Grupo Hotusa, is starting in Africa with the opening of its first hotel in Morocco, the…
/ 06.07.2016
Bakhresa Group and Verde Hotels to build Zanzibar’s ‘greenest hotel’
The Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group has appointed Verde Hotels from South Africa to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old…
/ 28.06.2016
Botswana’s Chobe Water Villas to open in July
Opening on 1 July 2016, Chobe Water Villas is an exclusive and intimate lodge, accommodating guests in 16 raised villas in the 150km² Namibian…
/ 10.06.2016
Sofitel Tamuda Bay Hotel launches on Morocco’s riviera
May saw the launch of Sofitel’s new 5 star beachfront hotel in Morocco. Stunning architecture, award-winning contemporary design and Arty-Chic atmosphere are set to…
/ 09.06.2016
Celebration of artistic flair at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
Located in the heart of Ghana’s thriving cultural scene is a brand new five star luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The…
/ 31.05.2016
Rotana to debut Arjaan property in Morocco in 2018
The Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana property, in Marrakech will have 140 keys and be located at M Avenue, the new shopping, entertainment and…
/ 23.05.2016
Wilderness Safaris opens Ruckomechi Camp, Mana Pools in Zimbabwe
This month, Wilderness Safaris, the award-winning luxury safari operator, is delighted to announce the opening of the rebuilt and revamped Ruckomechi Camp, located in…
/ 18.05.2016
Elewana opens luxury tented camp in Kenya
Luxury safari camp and lodge operator Elewana has opened a new luxury tented camp on the site of the former Loisaba Lodge. Located on…
/ 05.05.2016
Meliá Hotels International announces new hotels in Africa, Indian Ocean and Central Asia
Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of three new hotels during the Arab Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) last week in Dubai… • Gran…
/ 04.05.2016
Louvre Hotels Group opening 40 economy hotels in MENA region
Louvre Hotels Group has strengthened its position in the Middle East and North Africa by announcing the opening of 40 economy hotels over the…
/ 28.04.2016
Kempinski introduces new hotel in Accra, Ghana
A brand new five-star luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, has arrived at the heart of Ghana’s capital. The property features 269…
/ 26.04.2016
South African boutique firm Leeu Collection acquires UK property
Leeu Collection has acquired its first UK property, the acclaimed Lake District hotel, Linthwaite House. It is Leeu Collection’s first property outside of South…
/ 11.04.2016
Hotel development in Africa jumps 30% to 64,000 rooms
The number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on the previous year, according to…
/ 06.04.2016
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort reopens following refurbishment
Secluded on a pristine private island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort has reopened following an…
/ 28.02.2016
Steigenberger Alcazar Resort to open in Sharm El Sheikh in May
The new five-star Steigenberger Alcazar Resort, set in a beach location directly on the Red Sea coast, will be ready to receive its first…
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