IFC to Lend $80 Million to MIDROC Ethiopia’s Hotel Development
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to provide 80 million loan to MIDROC Ethiopia PLC (MEP), the hospitality arm of MIDROC Investment Group (MIG),
ILTM Africa opens doors to inbound, outbound luxury travel
ILTM (Invitation-only Luxury Travel Market) Africa today announced a major expansion for its 2026 event, becoming the first luxury travel marketplace on the continent to serve both inbound and dedicated outbound opportunities…
Marriott to expand its hospitality business in Africa
Marriott International Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027.
Cape Town to host continental hospitality investment summit
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 is set to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability…
Marriott to acquire lifestyle brand – citizenM
Today, Marriott International announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment.
Sheraton Dakar opens Four Points
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking the brand’s debut in Senegal.
Aleph Hospitality expands presence in Ghana
Aleph Hospitality, one of the largest independent hospitality management companies in the Middle East and Africa, is set to expand its footprint in Ghana with the addition of The Address, a landmark…
Aleph Hospitality announces two luxury resorts in Morocco
Aleph Hospitality, the first and largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed management agreements with the owners of two luxury resorts: Marchica Lagoon Resort in Nador…
Cape Town set to host international luxury travel event
International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) announces that its 2025 event, themed ‘Ignite Africa with Luxury Travel’, will be held at the prestigious Norval Foundation in Cape Town from 06 to 08…
Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa
Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea…
Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge gets airport lounge award
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has been honored with the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running at this year's prestigious World Travel Awards. The award…
WTM Africa 2024 signals surging interest in African tourism
World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) wrapped up its 2024 edition with record-breaking numbers, demonstrating a significant surge in global interest towards African travel and tourism.
The Radisson brand enters Cape Town
Radisson Hotel Group brings the renowned Radisson brand to South Africa’s “Mother City” with the rebranding of Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore.
Radisson Hotel Group eyes 50 percent expansion in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group says it is targeting a 50 percent expansion of its West and Central African portfolio, consisting of 29 hotels and over 5,000 rooms in operation and under development.