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The growth of hotel chains in Africa signifies economic potential, investor confidence, and tourism growth. A key indicator of this is the hotel chain development pipeline, which tracks new hotel projects. For African countries, a strong pipeline is…
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A former camel tender made millions hunting and selling meteorites—then used that fortune to create the dreamy Sbai Palace hotel and organize back-of-beyond camping trips among the desert dunes.
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This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3%…
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Four of those killed aboard the submarine that sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada were Russian, according to a Facebook post by the Russian embassy in Egypt.
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The operator of the renowned Chedi Hotels embarks on a new chapter as Chedi Hospitality. Bringing four decades of experience to the role, Stephan spearheads the group’s bold vision for the future of luxury travel…
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From mirrors that give you an unexpected front-row seat while on the loo to hotels that believe orange juice belongs in a shot glass – these are just a few things that could be tweaked to make travel even better. And before you say it, no, this…
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Desolate, dead and degraded, what was once a high-end luxury hotel on a corner of Rosebank is now a concrete calamity.
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Stephen Ansell is Hyatt’s new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning…
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A vast continent full of opportunities, Africa is proving a region where Hilton is finding new markets for its hotel brands.
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Hilton, the US multinational hospitality company, has ambitious plans to expand in Africa, as Andreas Lackner, vice president, operations, Africa and Indian Ocean, tells African Business.
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With just 11 tents, ENVI SISINI Serengeti promises guests luxury, adventure, and quintessential African wildlife experiences in a leading safari destination.
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South Africa's tourism sector is blossoming. According to the latest statistics from Statistics South Africa, international tourist arrivals from January to March totalled more than 2.4 million, representing a 15.4% increase when compared with the…
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The world’s largest hotel chains, including multiple American majors, are behind the rising number of newly planned hotel and resort projects in Africa.
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The Privatisation Authority has rolled out the sale of the government’s 33.83 percent shareholding in Kenya Hotel Properties Limited(KHPL), which owns the building which was previously managed by the Intercontinental Hotel Group in Nairobi…
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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)…
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Radisson is looking to accelerate its presence in Morocco and aiming to scale up its portfolio to 25 properties across the country by 2030. The company currently has 11 hotels in operation and under development…
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One of Cape Town’s oldest landmark hotels is set for a major revamp thanks to foreign investments.
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According to Robert Chifunyise, the General Manager at The Catalyst Hotel by Newmark, 2023 brought forth transformative trends that shaped South Africa’s hospitality sector that will also continue to redefine the industry further in 2024…
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