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Radisson Hotel Abuja Gudu, Abuja
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Abuja Gudu, Nigeria, marking the debut of the group's third brand in the city.
Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria and headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been designed as a new national capital city to replace Lagos.… read more
Hotels Shift Gears With Eyes on Local Tourists
A jump in Covid-19 cases coupled with minimal hope of getting international visitors has forced hotels to shift gears targeting the local market with special packages. Hotels in Diani, Taita Taveta, Malindi, Lamu and Mombasa have all cut their prices with hope of catching the eye of locals.
Southern Palms Beach Resort Managing Direc… read more
Tintswalo Boulders launches an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure
Tintswalo Boulders, a luxury accommodation in Cape Town has introduced an exciting Marine Exploration Adventure Experience for guests to explore the fascinating underwater world of False Bay where renowned cinematographer Craig Foster filmed ‘My Octopus Teacher’.
The 3-day package includes a snorkelling safari in wetsu… read more
Accor signs its first properties in Djibouti
Accor is expanding its footprint in Africa after signing a management agreement with Kamak Investment to manage its first properties in Djibouti.
As part of its ongoing development strategy to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, Accor is setting foot for the first time in Djibouti, with the launch of three ho… read more
Modernizing the guest experience: Hotel restaurant trends to consider for 2021
The hotel industry faces new challenges and opportunities as COVID makes hoteliers rethink the viability of their food and beverage services and adapt for the future in ways many could have never anticipated. While the transformation of food and beverage offerings at hotels and resorts is an ongoing strategy to provide unique experiences … read more
Hyatt opens hotel in Capetown
Hyatt plans to open the company's first hotel in Cape Town this December.
The Hyatt Regency Cape Town is located at the foot of Table Mountain and borders the historic Bo-Kaap district. The hotel offers 137 rooms, including 15 suites, three restaurants, a fitness area with an outdoor swimming pool and conf… read more
Now open: Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted its fourth brand in South Africa with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. The new addition further strengthens the Radisson presence in one of its key African markets and brings the South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under… read more
Project in focus: Canopy by Hilton Johannesburg Rosebank
This exciting development represents part of Canopy by Hilton’s drive to grow its presence in both the north and south of the African continent. We find out what to expect from the forthcoming Johannesburg hotel. Located on Jellic… read more
3 years after Nigeria’s Best Western Hotel battles AMCON over takeover
Three Years after the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), moved in to take over of Best Western Hotel over a 10 billion loan, the management of the Lagos-based firm, Suru Worldwide Venture Nigeria Limited, has accused the agency of illegal seizing its hotel in Lagos despite the pending court case.
According to thegavel.com.ng,… read more
Hotels in Africa showed continued occupancy improvements
Hotels in both the Middle East and Africa showed continued occupancy improvements but at overall low levels, according to September 2020 data from STR.
US$ constant currency, September 2020 (percentage change from September 2019)
Middle East
• Occupancy: 43.3% (-30.8%)• Average daily rate (ADR): US$98.54 (-13.5%)•… read more
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