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Travelers generally visit Goma en-route to tracking mountain gorillas, climbing Nyiragongo or trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains. The city itself has no proper attractions, but it’s a great pre- and post-Virunga hang-out, with some decent accommodation and dining options. And now, for the first time ever, Goma is about to have the only 5-… read more
A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO "COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism" confirms the ongo… read more
Several unusual business opportunities arose for hotels in Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Tim Cordon, senior area vice president for the Middle East and Africa at Radisson Hotel Group. Radisson’s hotels have stepped up by offering its rooms as a haven for quarantined travellers, as places to isolate health workers and a… read more
The Trump Hotel Vancouverhas just closed permanently, meaning that there are no longer any Trump properties in Canada.
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that the Trump Hotel Vancouver is ceasing operations permanently. The pandemic is given as the reason for the hotel shutting down, though presumably there’s a bit more to… read more
Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to withdraw its common stock from listing on NYSE Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Stock Exchange.
Marriott has decided to withdraw the listing to reduce administrative costs and requirements. Marriott anticipates that the withdrawal will be effective on September 20, 2… read more
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) today announced that it will transfer the branding and management of 103 hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, or Sonesta, from InterContinental Hotels Group plc (NYSE: IHG), or IHG. As previously announced, SVC sent notices of termination to IHG for failure to pay SVC’s m… read more
Following recent rumors of a potential merger between Accor and IHG, industry analysts say that although this deal seems to be just speculation, the enormity of this potential merger proves that industry consolidation could be accelerated due to behemoths acquiring, merging or striking partnerships with each other to increase marke… read more
The development of an opulent new design-focused Sofitel Hotel in the West African nation of Beninis our new Project of the Week.The city of Cotonou is looking forward to the impending launch of a stylish property operating under Accor’s Sofitel brand. We see what’s in store for guests.Exclusivity, prestige and hedonism are just so… read more
1.000 rooms and over 10.000 square metres of convention space – that will be the size of the Ethiopian Skylight Hotelwhen the second phase of construction has been completed and the add on wing
The first phase, opened two years ago, cost the airline some 65 million US Dollars but the investment was worth it as at the same time… read more
Currently under construction on a prime site in Madagascar’s capital city, Radisson Blu’s new 168-key hotel scheme is our latest Project of the Week.The new Radisson Blu property promises to shake up the hospitality scene on the picturesque island of Madagascar. We delve a bit deeper into the details behind this intere… read more
Serena Hotels reveils details about their new hotel in Goma
50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions
The impact on Africa’s hotel industry: Radisson shares its experiences
Bankrupt Trump Hotel Vancouver closing
Marriott to be delisted from NYSE Chicago Stock Exchange
IHG Loses 103 Hotels to Sonesta
Accor-IHG merger rumors: consolidation?
Project of the Week: Sofitel Benin Cotonou
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel eyes phase two and doubling the capacity
Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront, under construction
