A ‘next generation’ hotel brand, the hotel features striking artworks throughout public areas, plug n’ play facilities in each of its 101 guest rooms and suites, and inventive cuisine at its three international restaurants.
First Radisson Red in EMEA coming to Cape Town
The Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront will open in late 2016 and be located at the V&A Waterfront, with 24 million visitors per annum one of Africa’s most visited cultural and historical hubs.
Rotana signs first Centro property in Nigeria
The 200 plus-key hotel & Serviced Apartments, launched in partnership with Topwide Ventures Limited, will be situated on Glover Road, Ikoyi, in the exclusive part of the Lagos city.
Ashley Smit appointed Front Office Manager at Hilton Durban
A 10-year industry veteran, Smit’s most previously was the Assistant Front Office Manager at The Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton.
Martin Chetty appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Durban
His career includes working at five-star hotels and restaurants around South Africa, most recently at Southern Sun, Waterfront in Cape Town.
Opening of Park Hyatt Zanzibar marks first Hyatt in country
Sandi Macfie new IHG Director, Hotel Performance Support for Africa
Based in Johannesburg, Macfie will lead the operations and performance of IHG’s 17 franchised hotels across six countries in Africa.
DoubleTree by Hilton to Debut in Kinshasa
A conversion from its previous designation as the French Embassy, DoubleTree by Hilton Kinshasa – The Stanley will be located in Gombe, the city’s business district – allowing for easy access to corporate companies, retail outlets, government ministries, diplomatic and media organizations.
Haitham Nassar promoted to Cluster General Manager Ramses Hilton & Hilton World Trade Center Hotel Cairo
Nassar joined Hilton International in 1988 and has held various managerial positions at Luxor Hilton, Hilton El Ain in UAE, Nile Hilton and Hilton Sharm Dreams in Sharm El Sheikh.
Carlson Rezidor announces Radisson Blu Hotel du 2 Février Lomé, Togo
The 5-star Radisson Blu will offer 320 rooms and apartments, five food & drink outlets, meeting space of 3,600m2 including two auditoriums, an outdoor swimming pool and terrace, a business center, a business class lounge, a 375m2 gym & spa area, tennis courts and a casino.