The property with 123 units will be located adjacent to the State House and welcome the first guests in late 2016.
Starwood announces seven new deals in Africa
Starwood will grow its portfolio by over 50% in the next five years, with more than 50 hotels operating and nine out of its 10 lifestyle brands flying their flag in the region.
Fairmont signs new luxury hotel in Abuja, Nigeria
With a planned opening in 2019, the 270-room Fairmont Abuja will be situated in the heart of the capital’s central business district.
Marriott signs two new properties in South Africa
Expected to open by February 2018, the 150-room Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and 200-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch will be located in the Melrose Arch precinct in Johannesburg.
Hip Africa guide to present African tourism in a more sophisticated light
Hip Africa will include the best spots to eat, sleep and play in Africa’s most sought after destinations – launched with 5 initial key cities: Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Dakar and Johannesburg.
New Protea Hotel under construction in Ndola, Zambia
Due for completion in Q3 2016, the 2-floor hotel will offer 80 rooms, as well as three conference rooms.
Average African hotel rates highest in Addis Ababa
There is a wide disparity in room rates in Africa, with exceptional prices being achieved in places where there is a shortage of supply.
Radisson Blu M’Bamou Palace Hotel, Brazzaville opens in Congo
The new hotel offers 178 rooms including 28 suites and two penthouses and is Radisson Blu’s first hotel in Congo.
New nutritionally-balanced and fun kid’s menu rolling out at Holiday Inns AMEA
The menu consists of 34 main meals (including 12 regional dishes), 7 desserts and 10 drinks and has been designed to ensure that hotels from across the region can cater to both local and international tastes.
Hospitality as engine for economic growth in Africa
Hospitality Roundtable at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam on December 7-8 2015 will bring key stakeholders in the hospitality industry together to exchange ideas, identify growth opportunities, discuss best practice, and develop strategies.
