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Sheraton Abuja Hotel changes name
The disclosure marks the first corporate action by Capital Hotels since it was acquired by 22 Hospitality Limited in late September.
Sheraton Abuja Hotel will henceforth be known as Abuja Continental Hotel, its owners, Capital Hotels Plc, announced the name change in a regulatory filing seen by PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday.
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Adjusting for inflation: Should you raise your hotel room rates
If you’ve scanned through the top news stories of the last few months, you’re likely well acquainted with the post-pandemic elephant in the room: record-high inflation. As expected, the collective (and prolonged) halt of global economies, the subsequent critical supply chain disruptions, and the ongoing war in Ukraine has placed signific… read more
New tented safari camp is coming to Botswana
African Bush Camps is opening a new camp on the popular Khwai wildlife concession along the banks of the Khwai River near Moremi National Park in Botswana. Khwai Tented Camp will open in mid-2023, welcoming up to 16 guests.
With sturdy canvas walls and roof, each unit -- six doubles and one family tent -- will feature en suit… read more
Kasada to develop a dual-branded hotel in the Ddstrict of Angré, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Kasada, the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in sub-Saharan Africa, announced today that it will build a new dual-branded hotel in Abidjan within the largest retail-led mixed-use development currently being developed by HCCP. The complex, scheduled to open in 2024, will seek to be certified… read more
Hotel pipeline activity down around the world, except in Middle East & Africa
Middle East & Africa was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity at the end of the fourth quarter, according to December 2022 data from STR.
The Seychelles, the next Destination for Meliá Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain, continues to grow internationally with the addition to its portfolio of its first hotel in the Seychelles. This is a new milestone for the company with its debut in a new superior-quality destination which offers travellers unique travel experiences.
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Amadeus and Key Data announce Business Intelligence partnership
As travel trends continue to evolve, so have the lodging options available to travelers. From hotels to short-term rentals, travelers have more choices than ever. For hoteliers, property managers, and tourism organizations trying to understand what’s happening in their market and how they are performing against their competitive set, a f… read more
The Return of Business Travel, and the Rise of the Flexcation
After the pandemic caused business travel to come to a complete halt, the future of business travel became unclear. Some predicated that business travel was dead… read more
Three new luxury lodges opening in Africa in 2023
With tourism to Africa getting back on track, three suppliers have announced plans to open new lodges in 2023.
Loapi Camp, a new facility in South Africa's Tswalu Kalahari game reserve, is currently under construction and is expected to open in March. The ecofriendly, luxury tented camp features six private safari homes, incl… read more
Two luxury resorts open their doors near Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls are a hive of activity, with new lodgings recently opening on each side of the border.
On the Zimbabwe side of the Falls, a new luxury adults-only (no children under 16) lodge, Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge & Spa, is now welcoming guests. The lodge's 19 guestrooms comprise 13 double deluxe rooms with bat… read more
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