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A
Rwandan hospitality professional who spent more than three decades
building an international career in France has returned home with a
mission to elevate service standards across the country's tourism
sector. Emma Lestideau, who previously
worked as a trainer with one of the world's largest hotel companies, now
ded… read more
The
African hospitality sector is experiencing unprecedented expansion,
with the latest industry research revealing a historic
peak of nearly 124,000 hotel rooms currently in various
stages of development across the continent. This remarkable growth
signals strong confidence from international investors and hotel
ope… read more
A
major new chapter in West African
hospitality is unfolding as Minor
Hotels, a global hotel owner, operator and investor
managing more than 640 properties across 59
countries, has confirmed plans to bring its upscale
NH Collection brand to Accra, Ghana The
propert… read more
Olijvenkraal Winelands
Lodge has officially opened its doors, bringing a carefully crafted luxury
retreat to complement the estate’s rich farm experience in the heart of
Paarl. Set among tranquil olive groves with sweeping views of the
Simonsberg mountains, the lodge offers an immersive escape defined by a
philosophy of slow, c… read more
As
artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries,
including hospitality, its rapid adoption has brought both opportunities
and unforeseen challenges. Among these is the emerging phenomenon of
"AI psychosis,” a term used by mental
health professionals to describe cases where prolonged or intense
i… read more
RIU Hotels & Resorts has
unveiled its latest masterpiece in the Indian Ocean: Riu
Palace Swahili, a stunning 5-star Adults Only resort
nestled in the coveted Nungwi area in northern Zanzibar. This new
property marks RIU’s third hotel in Tanzania and introduces innovative
luxury elements to the region’s hospitality … read more
The
longstanding debate around rate parity
clauses between hotels and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)
has reached a critical turning point. For over a decade, these clauses
have dictated how hotels price their rooms online, requiring them to
offer the same or better rates on OTA platforms like Booking.com and
Expedia a… read more
Aleph Hospitality, the largest
independent hotel management company operating across the Middle East
and Africa, has secured a hotel management agreement with
DND Developers for the upcoming
Best Western Premier - Royal Golf View in
Kigali, Rwanda. This marks Aleph Hospitality’s third … read more
Despite decades of technological disruption and the rise of
guest-review platforms, the traditional hotel star rating
system remains a cornerstone of the global hospitality
industry. For African tourism professionals, understanding the enduring
relevance—and the future trajectory—of stars can be crucial for guiding
cli… read more
The global travel industry is witnessing a fundamental change
as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from
the realm of speculation to the center of real travel decision-making.
Recent findings from TakeUp’s “The Rise of AI Planned Travel in
2026”—based on a survey of 300 US leisure travelers—reveal that AI is
not just s… read more