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Aleph Hospitality expands African footprint with upscale hotel in Ghana

Aleph Hospitality expands African footprint with upscale hotel in Ghana

31 Jan 2023

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#ATMDubai: Humans vs tech in the age of hospitality labour shortages

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Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

15 Nov 2017

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

AccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

12 Jan 2017

Six lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Top 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Gordon's Bay Hotel is the flagship for new West African ones

Gordon's Bay Hotel is the flagship for new West African ones

Brian Berkman 1 Jun 2016

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Manika Dhama 30 May 2016

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Josephine Wawira 25 May 2016

Hassan Ahdab at Meetings Africa

#AfricaMonth: Entering Africa and staying there

Cari Van Wyk 18 May 2016

Exterior Durban

Hilton scoops 16 major awards

15 Apr 2016

Explore the top 10 most sophisticated African cities

14 Apr 2016

Royal Livingstone - Deck at sunset with zebras

Minor Hotel Group plans major expansion into Africa

8 Apr 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Michelle Mangan 3 Feb 2016

WTA nominees for Africa and Indian Ocean unveiled

2 Feb 2016

The face of Africa changed by tech startups

The face of Africa changed by tech startups

20 Jan 2016

Hotels.ng gets $1.2 million investment

Hotels.ng gets $1.2 million investment

28 May 2015

African tourism acts to shake off Ebola stigma

African tourism acts to shake off Ebola stigma

10 Mar 2015

Influential European makes 2014's Most Important Africans in Tech list

Influential European makes 2014's Most Important Africans in Tech list

24 Dec 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that incorrect information from some Asian governments had prompted the cancellation of planned trips because visitors feared they might risk contracting Ebola Virus Disease. These reports are completely wrong. Image: GCIS

Asia's Ebola fears cause tour cancellations

20 Aug 2014

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

Sun International sells some African assets

19 Aug 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

Jovago rolls out loyalty programme for Nigerian businesses

Jovago rolls out loyalty programme for Nigerian businesses

30 Apr 2014

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel scoops Best Hotel Nigeria again

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel scoops Best Hotel Nigeria again

28 Mar 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

23 Jan 2014

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Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

AccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

12 Jan 2017

Six lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Top 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Gordon's Bay Hotel is the flagship for new West African ones

Gordon's Bay Hotel is the flagship for new West African ones

Brian Berkman 1 Jun 2016

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Manika Dhama 30 May 2016

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Josephine Wawira 25 May 2016

Hassan Ahdab at Meetings Africa

#AfricaMonth: Entering Africa and staying there

Cari Van Wyk 18 May 2016

Exterior Durban

Hilton scoops 16 major awards

15 Apr 2016

Explore the top 10 most sophisticated African cities

14 Apr 2016

Royal Livingstone - Deck at sunset with zebras

Minor Hotel Group plans major expansion into Africa

8 Apr 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Michelle Mangan 3 Feb 2016

WTA nominees for Africa and Indian Ocean unveiled

2 Feb 2016

The face of Africa changed by tech startups

The face of Africa changed by tech startups

20 Jan 2016

Hotels.ng gets $1.2 million investment

Hotels.ng gets $1.2 million investment

28 May 2015

African tourism acts to shake off Ebola stigma

African tourism acts to shake off Ebola stigma

10 Mar 2015

Influential European makes 2014's Most Important Africans in Tech list

Influential European makes 2014's Most Important Africans in Tech list

24 Dec 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that incorrect information from some Asian governments had prompted the cancellation of planned trips because visitors feared they might risk contracting Ebola Virus Disease. These reports are completely wrong. Image: GCIS

Asia's Ebola fears cause tour cancellations

20 Aug 2014

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

Sun International sells some African assets

19 Aug 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

Jovago rolls out loyalty programme for Nigerian businesses

Jovago rolls out loyalty programme for Nigerian businesses

30 Apr 2014

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel scoops Best Hotel Nigeria again

Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel scoops Best Hotel Nigeria again

28 Mar 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain

23 Jan 2014

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Hilton Garden Inn to open in Nigeria

25 Jul 2013

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel

Nick Hedley 16 Jul 2013

Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Tourism growth outlook looks strong

Helmo Preuss 14 Jun 2013

Hilton plans to boost African presence

Hilton plans to boost African presence

16 May 2013

Time to unlock Africa's travel potential

Time to unlock Africa's travel potential

14 May 2013

Tsogo Sun spending US$100m in Africa

Tsogo Sun spending US$100m in Africa

25 Apr 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Hopoptions launches flight comparison, hotels booking website

26 Mar 2013

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

Spurred by 35.3% earnings growth

11 Mar 2013

dti's warning over ticketing scams

dti's warning over ticketing scams

22 Dec 2012

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