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17-19 June 2025
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The Bench rebrands AHIF as FHS Africa under unified Future Hospitality Summit portfolio
The Bench, a global leader in hospitality investment events, is rebranding the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa). Doing so brings AHIF, Africa’s most influential tourism investment conference, under The Bench's flagship Future Hospitality Summit, or 'FHS' brand, aligning it with FHS Saudi Arabia and the Dubai-based FHS World
AHIF Heads to Cape Town for the First Time for its 13th Edition
Africa’s premier conference for tourism and hospitality investment, AHIF, is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Cape Town. Taking place from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town, AHIF 2025 will introduce an innovative, dynamic format aimed at fostering new partnerships and facilitating deals within Africa’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector - one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Dream Hotels & Resorts and CityBlue Hotels Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote Pan-African Hospitality
Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) announced a strategic sales and representation partnership to strengthen their market presence across Africa. The collaboration, under the tagline "Collaborating for a Brighter African Hospitality Future," unites two leading African hospitality companies with a shared vision for sustainable growth.
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new rooms including a landmark entry in Tanzani
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the addition of seven new hotels, contributing over 1,200 rooms to its African portfolio and marking its debut in Tanzania. These additions bring the Group's presence in Africa to nearly 100 hotels, moving closer to its goal of 150 hotels in five years. Key markets such as Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia also see significant growth.
CityBlue Hotels Invests in Agtech Startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels has acquired an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed, which sources imperfect surplus produce from farmers to increase their income and combat food loss. This initiative strengthens CityBlue’s ESG credentials and supports The Diar Group’s impact investment strategy.
The National Museums of Kenya and CityBlue Hotels ink partnership
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and CityBlue Hotels have announced an exciting new partnership aimed at co-promoting tourism and culture in Kenya. This collaboration will involve sponsorship, co-branding, co-marketing, and other forms of cooperation.
CBRE Excellerate Revolutionises Property Transactions with Enhanced CBRE-X Online Platform Featuring ClicktoPurchase
CBRE Excellerate revolutionizes the hospitality industry with the enhanced CBRE-X Online platform featuring ClicktoPurchase®, debuting a pioneering property promotion and transaction mechanism in Africa. This cutting-edge platform offers superior property presentation, robust data analytics, and expedited market entry, ensuring a cost-effective and transparent sales process.
Lagos Business School (LBS) and CityBlue Hotels Partner to Drive Growth in the Hospitality Industry in Africa
Lagos Business School (LBS) has appointed Jameel Verjee, founder and CEO of CityBlue Hotels, to the advisory board of the LBS Hospitality Initiative. This collaboration aims to drive the growth of the hospitality industry in Nigeria and Africa. CityBlue Hotels, operating in five countries with plans to expand into West Africa, will focus on executive leadership development and enhancing its ESG strategy.
Compagnie Hoteliere et Immobiliere du Congo(CHIC) Announces the Opening of it’s second hotel, Novotel Lubumbashi in the Commercial & Industrial Centre of Congo
The Novotel Lubumbashi, the second Novotel hotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has officially opened its doors! This 120-room hotel boasts contemporary design, exceptional amenities, and a variety of dining options. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers stunning views of Lake Kipopo and features modern meeting facilities, a fitness center, and a swimming pool.
Hospitality ‘Oscars’ for Alain Sebah and Dupe Olusola at AHIF
At the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) in Namibia this June, Alain Sebah, President of Golden Tulip Afrique Francophone & East Africa (GTAF), and Dupe Olusola, Managing Director and CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, will be honored. Alain will receive the Outstanding Contribution Award for expanding GTAF with 11 hotels and 5 more under construction. Dupe will receive the Leadership Award for leading Transcorp Hotels Plc to recovery and significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Namibia’s President, HE Dr Nangolo Mbumba Will be Headlining the Agenda at AHIF
Namibia gears up to host Africa's premier hospitality event, AHIF 2024! Just over a month away, the forum boasts a prestigious lineup, headlined by Namibia's President, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba. This influential gathering attracts delegates from over 50 countries for three days of networking, business meetings, and discussions on critical topics shaping African hospitality.
The Panari Resort Nyahururu Opens as Africa's First Addition to BW Signature Collection®
BWH Hotels proudly announces the Panari Resort as Africa's first hotel to join its BW Signature Collection. Located in Nyahururu, Kenya, the resort offers a rustic ambiance with scenic views, comfortable cottage-style rooms, and amenities including three dining options, meeting spaces, a solar-heated indoor pool, and a fitness center. Emphasizing sustainability, the resort features initiatives like water conservation and solar-powered facilities, along with a newly built Elephant Water Hole at Marmanet Forest.
Namibia - Where Sand Dunes Embrace the Atlantic
Namibia's tourism industry is booming! Travel and tourism contributes significantly to Namibia's GDP, and this is expected to grow further. Namibia is well-positioned for the future with government initiatives and a focus on sustainable experiences.
Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa 2024
This is the 16th edition of the annual Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa survey and analysis. This year the report contains responses from 47 international and regional hotel chains (some with nil returns), reporting their pipeline activity for 134 of their brands for which they have signed deals in Africa.
Marriott International signs Agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company to bring Le Méridien to Zanzibar
In cooperation with Marriott International and owner Morogoro Mishama Company, Aleph Hospitality has signed a management agreement to operate Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort, scheduled to open in 2025. Morogoro Mishama Company, a part of Delaware Investment Limited, and Marriott International will collaborate with Aleph Hospitality, known for its expertise in managing upscale accommodations across diverse destinations, as the third-party operator for the franchised property.
First Novotel Hotel opens its doors in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Discover the debut of Novotel in Congo at Novotel Kinshasa La Gombe, featuring a modern METRO design and panoramic views of Kinshasa. This iconic hotel offers a warm atmosphere in its 115 rooms, with innovative solutions like 'Accor Key' for a seamless check-in experience. Ideal for business and leisure travelers, the property introduces a variety of dining options, a rooftop bar, and fitness facilities
Hospitality Leaders discuss supply chain challenges at AHIF 2023
For too many years, African hospitality leaders have worked incredibly hard to maintain operational standards when critical products are unavailable to be sourced on time due to a myriad of reasons, from changing trade restrictions, poor transport infrastructure, currency fluctuations, and supply chain breakages.
Radisson Hotel Group announces seven new hotels in Africa for the first half of 2023
Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth in Africa with the signing of seven new hotels, adding over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio
CityBlue Opens In South Sudan and Tanzania
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce the signing of management agreements and the commencement of operations from July 2023 of the CityBlue Panorama Hotel & Suites, Juba, South Sudan and Urban by CityBlue, Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Emin Pasha joins the CityBlue Collection in Uganda
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement between Diar Hospitality and The Emin Pasha Hotel commencing June 2023, a prestigious and luxurious 4-star hotel located in the heart of Kampala.
A Mega Week for Tourism Investment in Nairobi
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.
IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels across African markets
IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels across African markets
louvre hotels group is committed to tourism solidarity by becoming the first hotel group to partner with solikend, a french startup that enables users to book solidarity reservations.
Louvre hotels group is committed to tourism solidarity by becoming the first hotel group to partner with solikend, a french startup that enables users to book solidarity reservations.
louvre hotels group continues its expansion in china with the signing of its 500th hotel under the campanile brand.
Louvre Hotels Group, an affiliate of Jin Jiang International, the 2nd largest hotel group in the world, has started the construction and building of its 500th project in China:
Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
Big guns target AHIF: Agenda boasts multiple ministers and Africa’s hospitality leaders
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) has revealed an impressive speaker line-up for its 2022 conference. The programme features several...
AHIF Returns to Morocco
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) will return as an in-person event in 2022, taking place on 2 - 4 November, at the luxurious Fairmont Taghazout Bay (pictured), a five-star resort with leisure and business facilities, next to Agadir.
Press Release by APO Group Africa Newsroom
The event creates a dialogue and drives deals between international investors and hospitality owners on the whole African continent