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Africa’s Hospitality Moment: Broll Expands with Intent into a High-Growth Asset Class.
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.
Mar 315 min read


Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2026 Honours Vimbai Masiyiwa with Leadership Award.
Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2026 will honour Vimbai Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and CEO of Batoka Africa, with its Leadership Award in Nairobi, recognising her impact on African-owned hospitality and community-led tourism.
Mar 305 min read


Jumeirah's Dining Destinations Recognised in Gault & Millau UAE Guide 2026
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
Mar 262 min read


BWH® Hotels Strengthens Commitment to African Development Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026
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
Mar 263 min read


Marriott International Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio in Kenya with a Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Safari Camps
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
Mar 264 min read


Before the Boom: Trevor Ward and the Long Game of African Hospitality
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.
Mar 244 min read


Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 to Spotlight Investment, Innovation and Destination Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
Feb 262 min read


Qatar’s $30bn Egypt mega resort bet signals a new North Africa tourism race.
Qatar and Egypt have signed one of the region’s biggest tourism and real estate partnerships, with Qatari Diar and Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority agreeing to develop the Alam El Roum project on Egypt’s North Coast in Matrouh Governorate. The announced value is about $29.7 billion, and the vision is not a single resort but an integrated coastal city designed for year round living, leisure, and investment.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Zidane Kudi: Building a Life Where Connection Compounds into Opportunity.
On Yas Island, where the lights are bright and expectations are higher still, Zidane Kudi’s job is to make the unforgettable feel effortless. As a VIP Experience Manager, he orchestrates moments that earn loyalty and spark stories guests carry home. Off the clock, he is the co-founder of Founders Media and the builder of a thriving connection business that turns introductions into momentum. The common thread is not glamour, it is service. Kudi’s philosophy is simple and deman
Nov 3, 20253 min read
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