The diverse set of fundamentals in each market is becoming integral to the way in which investors and lenders approach the sector, with a region-wide approach becoming increasingly challenging.
Modular hotels part of Hilton’s plan to double presence in Africa
Africa’s first modular build hotel, the 280 guest-room Hilton Garden Inn in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, is a concept that Hilton first premiered in 2014 through a partnership with CIMC Modular Building Systems.
Starwood signs Four Points Benin City in Nigeria
Four Points Benin City offers 176 spacious guest rooms and suites along with food and beverage options including an all-day dining restaurant, a pool bar and the brand’s signature Best Brews program featuring local beers at the lobby bar and lounge.
Town Lodge Windhoek under construction
The R130 million, 151-room hotel is expected to open by July 2017.
South Africa’s hotel and tourism sector set for steady growth: PwC Outlook
New visa regulations, which require that foreign travellers appear in person at South African embassies to have their biometric information taken, had a sharp impact on the South African tourism industry.
Spa market booming in Middle East and Africa
The trend towards health and wellness and medical tourism in this region is expanding and health focused tourists usually spend more than 130% as compared to regular traveller.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Kigali now open
The complex incorporates the five-star Radisson Blu hotel with 292 rooms and conference facilities that can host more than 5,000 people.
Eurostars Sidi Maarouf marks Grupo Hotusa start in Africa
The Eurostars Sidi Maarouf 4-star is a new-build modern 115-room hotel, located in the La Colline district in the south of Casablanca.
Marriott announces brand endorsement of Protea Hotels in Africa
The rebranding includes an updated and modernized logo and the “by Marriott” endorsement.
First Protea Hotel signed in Botswana
Protea’s new property, scheduled to open in early 2018, will be located in the capital, Gaborone.
