https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/580.html Rest of Africa Hospitality news 15 Hospitality news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/580.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:59:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/580/198221.html The last decade and a preference for control have shifted the focus among hotel investors targeting Africa away from local development partners. "After a strong period of hotel development, hotel investors are more seasoned and they are implementing new investment strategies," explains Xander Nijnens, executive vice president of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group in sub-Saharan Africa. 1-198221 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/595/195880.html Huge debt, online competition and geopolitical events have spelled the end for Britain's oldest travel company, Thomas Cook, leaving hundreds of thousands of holiday makers stranded around the world. 1-195880 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/580/191375.html During this years Indian Ocean Hotel Investment Forum (IOHIF) event in Mauritius, the Radisson Hotel Group shared its Indian Ocean development strategy and market insight with hotel owners, developers, banks, investment funds and hotel groups. The forum - hosted by Radisson Hotel Group and JLL - took place on 28 May 2019 and comprised in-depth discussions with industry leaders on hotel investment topics in the Indian Ocean market. 1-191375 Wed, 29 May 2019 14:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/128/580/190297.html The Radisson Hotel Group has signed an agreement with Groupe Talys, for three hotels to enter Madagascar, namely the Radisson Blu Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront and Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Centre, which in total, comprises 254 rooms. The agreement consists of two hotel conversions and one hotel under construction, with all three hotels scheduled to open in 2020. Elie Younes, executive vice president and chief development officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: "We continue to lead the African pipeline in the upper upscale segment. This three-deal signing further cements our position and reflects our commitment to the continent." 1-190297 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/580/189492.html Marriott International is expected to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. The new additions are in line with the company's expansion plans to add more than 100 new properties and nearly 26,000 rooms across the region by the end of 2023. 1-189492 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/580/188700.html Africa's potential continues to grow as several countries experience a boom in tourism, development and investment, however, although hotel technology development is gaining traction across the globe, Africa's hospitality industry is still lagging somewhat in its uptake. 1-188700 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/580/187084.html The Radisson Hotel Group has signed 16 new hotel deals across Africa, with 96 hotels and 20,000 rooms in operation and under development across 31 countries. This has been during the last 12 months, doubling their original 2018 target set for the first year of Destination 2022. 1-187084 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/373/187164.html SA Tourism has announced that the 2019 Africa's Travel Indaba will be rescheduled, after the president confirmed 8 May as the date of the country's general election. This falls directly within the dates scheduled for the indaba: May 6 to 9. 1-187164 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/787/181151.html Owing to the tourism and hospitality industries positive contribution to economies across the globe, it has become essential for hotels and business to take the necessary steps to implementing sustainable programmes to manage waste management. 1-181151 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/373/177290.html While technology is disrupting the tourism industry, it is also bringing with it benefits to the industry and the end user. By 2030, 1.8 billion tourists will visit the continent. Africa can greatly benefit from technology to grow its share of the global tourism market. 1-177290 Tue, 22 May 2018 14:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Hospitality Rest of Africa