Olivier Hennion, Managing Director, IT Hospitality Group was in conversation with Chakib Achour, Chief Strategy Officer, Huawei Morocco and Fatuma Gloria Kazungu, Digital Communications Manager, CityBlue Hotels.

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Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and Chairman, APO Group was in conversation with Jason Jennings, Group Chief Operations Officer, Event Horizon, Nelly Mukazayire, Chief Executive Officer , Rwanda Convention Bureau, John Manyo-Plange, Head of Strategy & Operations for the Basketball Africa League , Basketball Africa League, Kyle Scofield, Director , QA Venue Solutions and Robins Tchale-Watchou, CEO, Vivendi Sports. They discussed the power of mega events and how to leverage national branding opportunities.

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'Lifestyle Hotels' has become an industry buzzword, alongside 'Boutique', and 'Design'. But what are Lifestyle Hotels, why have they risen in prominence and what are the key success factors that have led several to outperform their more established rivals? Highlighting experiences from their own outperforming hotels James, & Paul unpick the Lifestyle label and give first-hand and practical advice on how to become a Lifestyle leader.

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Best Western Hotel Group's recent acquisition of World Hotels and expansion into the luxury market is a reflection of their CEO's global growth strategy. With a goal of having 80 hotels in Africa by 2026, Best Western is actively working with existing hoteliers and owners to rebrand and expand their footprint on the continent. Wytze Van Den Berg, the Vice President EMEA, explains how Best Western has integrated the World Hotels team into their own, adding experienced professionals in the upper upscale and luxury segments to their team. Best Western will continue to use all of their brand names for consumer marketing purposes, but for B2B sales, they will reach out to clients as BWH Hotels. In addition to growth and expansion, Wytze also highlights the importance of cost savings and competitiveness in the industry. Rising labor, energy, and construction costs make it increasingly important to collectively source materials for construction and invest in technology to make distribution more economic. Operational cost savings through combined buying power also play a crucial role. Best Western's strategic approach to growth and expansion in Africa and beyond is a reflection of their commitment to offering a wide range of options to keep customers loyal while remaining competitive in the current market. As the industry continues to evolve, Best Western is positioning itself for continued success and growth.

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Listen to Stephane Sebah, VP of Development at Golden Tulip, as we delve into Africa's hospitality investment landscape. Gain valuable insights from his 20 years in the financial market, specializing in analysis, risk management, and investment strategies. Discover how his expertise seamlessly transitions into the hospitality industry, bridging the gap between investors and the sector. Stephane shares exciting updates about Golden Tulip, currently operating 11 hotels with 900 rooms across East Africa and the West Coast. Explore their ambitious growth plans, including four upcoming hotel constructions and discussions for potential partnerships in the pipeline. With a focus on local sourcing, sustainability, and empowering local communities, Golden Tulip is shaping the future of hospitality in Africa. Join us for an engaging discussion at AHIF, where we'll dive deep into topics like regional sourcing, sustainable practices, and the economic impact of the hospitality sector. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore investment opportunities, and be a part of Africa's thriving hospitality landscape. #AHIF #GoldenTulip #HospitalityInvestment #AfricanDevelopment #SustainableTourism

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Listen to Trevor Ward, Principal, W Hospitality Group as he shares findings from his annual pipelines report.

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The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), the premier tourism and hospitality investment conference in Africa, will return to Nairobi on 12-14 June 2023. Overlapping it, AviaDev Africa, the leading aviation route development conference for Africa will take place on 14-16 June. Both events will be hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, making this a mega week for all those interested in hospitality, tourism and aviation investment & development on the continent.

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TIME Hotels expands into Morocco

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IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels across African markets

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