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Hilton is deepening its Africa footprint after signing a record 29 deals across 15 countries, with plans for more than 100 hotels across the continent. The move signals growing confidence in African hospitality and the rising importance of Sub-Saharan markets.

Radisson Hotel Group has crossed the 100-hotel milestone in Africa, signing over 15 new properties and 2,500 rooms in the last 12 months alone. With new market entries in the DRC and Zimbabwe, and deepening presence in Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa, the Group is accelerating its path to 2030 with one of the continent's most active hotel pipelines.

Africa's hospitality sector is no longer just about hotels. As Broll Property Group launches a dedicated hospitality advisory division across the continent, the asset class is redefining how real estate is built, invested in, and managed - from Nairobi to Cape Town.

A new Rolex boutique has opened in the prestigious Diamond Walk of Sandton City, Johannesburg, following Rolex’s “exit” from the country. The new store is being launched by Shemer Jewellers, which has been an authorised Rolex dealer since 1991. In 2024, Rolex announced that it would no longer have an official Rolex affiliate in South Africa, even though it would not be leaving the nation altogether. Rolex Watch Company (South Africa) (Proprietary) Ltd opened in 1948 in the ce

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 3 February 2026: Jumeirah has been recognised for the fifth year in a row in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE 2026 guide, with eleven of its signature restaurants featured for their consistent culinary excellence. The results of Gault&Millau 's team of independent reviewers were revealed at an exclusive gala and awards ceremony hosted at Atlantis the Royal on Monday 2 February where eleven of Jumeirah's own dining destinations and culinary talent

BWH Hotels , a leading global hospitality enterprise including  WorldHotels™ ,  Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and  SureStay® Hotels , announced today its renewed commitment to the African continent as the group prepares to participate in the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa    taking place from 31 March – 1 April, 2026 . The company will once again be represented by Wytze van den Berg, VP International Operations, BWH Hotels and his team, who will contribute

Nairobi, Kenya – 25 February 2025 : Marriott International, Inc. today unveiled plans to open two luxury tented safari camps in Kenya, following the signings of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp with Lazizi Mara Limited and Lazizi Solio Limited, respectively, both part of the Lazizi Group of Companies. Underscoring the company’s commitment to expanding its world-class luxury portfolio and offerings for unique trav

The Man Who Bet on Africa Before Africa Was the Bet Trevor Ward has spent nearly four decades mapping the hospitality frontier that others overlooked. Now, with the continents hotel pipeline growing and global chains circling, his conviction looks less like luck and more like foresight.

Picture this, a young entrepreneur in 2021, carrying fabric samples and measuring tape in a backpack, knocking on doors across the city. No showroom. No team. No capital. Just an unwavering belief that quality craftsmanship could build something extraordinary. For most people, this would be the beginning of a cautionary tale. For Laurien Izere, it was the foundation of Empire Menswear, a premium fashion brand that now serves clients from Africa to international markets.

The Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) will return to Nairobi on 31 March - 1 April 2026, bringing together some of the most influential leaders shaping hospitality, tourism and investment across the continent. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill.

Nissan Motor said on Friday it would sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to the local arm of China's Chery Automobile for an undisclosed sum. Chery SA will buy the land, buildings and associated assets of Nissan's facilities in mid-2026 if conditions, including regulatory approvals, are met by then, the struggling Japanese automaker said in a statement.

The milestone positions Tanzania, together with the East and Central Africa region, directly within the global capital ecosystem, using a home-grown African financial institution as the bridge

Foluke Oyeleye is building a different kind of legacy. One where Nigerian excellence is not a footnote, but the main story. Through Tani Series, she is crafting research-led children’s books that preserve history, expand imagination, and help young readers see possibility without limits.

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, attended in Abu Dhabi today the signing ceremony of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Nigeria.

Olusola Ige is building more than a creative brand. Through Mindful Ink, Tecknowlogy, and the Legacy Voice Experience, he is turning faith led storytelling into scalable publishing systems that help underrepresented diaspora voices move from talent to ownership.

Olu Oyinsan’s career reads like a masterclass in how modern capital is built. He started in commercial banking at Guaranty Trust Bank, sharpened his understanding of technology markets at Forrester, then moved to Silicon Valley Bank, where he helped startups access debt, equity, and mezzanine financing. That global training would later shape his conviction as a venture investor. When he co founded Oui Capital, Oyinsan was not chasing noise. He was backing signals early, leani

After losing his father, David Muchacha watched his mother fight to keep the family afloat in Zimbabwe. Years later, he turned that pain into purpose—founding David Willards Group in Australia to help migrants and first-generation strivers build structured wealth through property, strategy, and disciplined execution.