From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International has announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings. The new signings will further consolidate Marriott ...
Hilton has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio. These funds are intended to support the conversion of around 100 hotels (roughly 20,000 rooms) in multiple African markets into ...
The hospitality sector in Africa’s emerging markets looks set to profit from foreign investment and an influx of foreign travellers. The emerging markets are set to post faster growth in revenue than their counterparts in developed countries, making them integral to the expansion strategies of some of the world’s ...
Rivers State Government has explained that Novotel Hotel, Port Harcourt Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) was revoked for being “the centre of electoral fraud and malpractice”. The Governor Nyesom Wike who spoke during the second session of the third synod of Anglican Diocese of Evo, directed the Special ...
A leading hotel operator – Marriott International has announced the expansion and strengthening of its Sales and Marketing Leadership Team for Middle East and Africa. This bold new initiative comes on the heels of the successful mega merger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts and the fast ...
Nigeria’s hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. PwC’s 7th edition of the ‘Hotels Outlook: 2017-2021’ projects that Nigeria is expected to be the fastest-growing market from a revenue perspective over the next ...
In a rapidly changing world, mobility has become a core component of multinational organizations’ global talent strategy. To support the growing number of international assignees working in an increased number of locations, organizations are focusing on evaluating assignments from a cultural perspective, preparing for regional and lateral moves, and ...
Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the reopening of the Executive Floors and Lounge of its flagship Transcorp Hilton Abuja. The reopening marks a milestone in the on-going $100 million renovation project of the historic and award winning 5-star hotel, leading up to its 30th anniversary commemoration this year. The ...
The world’s most expensive home has been put up for sale in the south of France with a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) price tag. Villa Les Cèdres, which was built around 1830 and was once home to Belgium’s King Leopold II, is located in the exclusive town of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, ...
A hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, BON Hotels International has announced plans to complete three hotels located in Nigeria’s three cities – Abuja, Ekiti and Owerri under in 2018. Over the past year, the company has undertaken an aggressive rebranding and refurbishment campaign of ...