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A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that the African hotel market will grow steadily despite the pandemic thanks to rapid growth in the likes of Cairo, Marrakech and Nairobi. 302 hotels with 66,265 rooms are currently being planned across Africa, our researchers have discovered. We take a closer look at the ke… read more
Dream Hotels & Resorts add Zimbali Lodge & Vacation Club
Dream Hotels & Resorts (DHR) is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Zimbali Lodge, located within the iconic Zimbali Coastal Resort along the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.
The acquisition also includes the management of Zimbali Vacation Club, strengthening the company’s footprint within the province and bringin… read more
Obudu Mountain Resort ready for tourists
The once quiet Mountains of Obudu had become busy with continuous flood of visitors. This back to life environment at Obudu has made the villagers and the management of the Resort upbeat about the coming Christmas celebrations.According to the Special adviser on Obudu Mountain Resort Mr. Bobby Ekpenyong lots of events and goodies have bee… read more
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch is the brand's first property in South Africa, offering guests access to world-class hospitality in the heart of Umhlanga. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch opens its doors to guests today. The 14-story, 203-room hotel, located in Umhlanga, is the latest addition to the growing Hilton Garden Inn portfolio, on… read more
Project of the Week: Radisson Blu Harare
The striking Radisson Blu Harare, billed by Portuguese architect OODA as the most important building to be designed in Zimbabwe’s capital over the last decade, is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.Seeking to realise the bold ambition of creating a new icon for Harare, this forthcoming Radisson Blu property looks set … read more
LXR set to make its debut in the Seychelles
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that its luxury brand LXR Hotels & Resorts will enter the Seychelles next year with a spectacular 41-key scheme surrounded by verdant fruit trees and turquoise waters.Due to open in early 2021, Mango House Seychelles on Mahé island will be Hilton Worldwide’s fourth property in … read more
EK reopens lounges worldwide starting with Cairo
Emirates is reopening its lounges around the world, starting with Cairo International Airport.
In the coming weeks, Emirates’ customers can look forward to enjoying lounge services in other destinations including New York’s JFK International and Manchester Airport.The airline has redesigned its lounge offering and introduced … read more
African Sun Hotel Occupancy Drops to 37%
LEADING hospitality group, African Sun has reported a 37% room occupancy levels decline due to low disposable incomes, unemployment further complicated by the tight Covid-19 lockdown travel restrictions. Presenting a trading update Monday, the hotel group's company secretary, Venon Musimbe attributed the poor performance to tight Cov… read more
Transcorp Hilton Abuja named Africa’s leading business hotel the sixth consecutive year
TRANSCORP Hilton Abuja has bagged four (4) awards including Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for the sixth consecutive year at the 27th annual World Travel Awards.
The hotel, which is owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, also won the awards for Nigeria’s Leading H… read more
Hotelbeds fuels travel recovery with global ‘Black Friday’ campaign
Hotelbeds has announced the launch of a global ‘Black Friday’ campaign. This campaign will offer exclusive discounts of up to 60% for arrivals up until the end of 2021 and will include flexible rates to provide travellers with complete peace-of-mind.
The exclusive rates will be distributed across Hotelbeds’ two main channels:… read more
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