Thought Leadership Posts
AC Hotels by Marriott opens first hotel in Middle East and Africa in South Africa’s Mother City
188 room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront celebrates the brand’s European soul and Spanish roots with classic modern design DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 5, 2018/ — AC Hotels by Marriott (ACHotels.Marriott.com), Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) European-inspired lifestyle brand, today announced the opening of AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront marking the debut of the brand in […]
Hilton Opens US$100m Society Business Park In Zambia
Zambia scores a 148-room Hilton Garden Inn as part of mixed-use office and hotel development.
Hapag-Lloyd Invests In Growing East African Market
Kenya’s import and export sector is helping country’s GDP growth. This growth is having a positive impact on investment into the transportation industry and the East African region as whole.
LODGING MARKET OVERVIEW – LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AREA, GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
Introduction The OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is still by far the largest airport in South Africa, and regional airports such as Lanseria Airport (HLA) benefit greatly with feeder markets from international arrivals. Flights into HLA are convenient for most passengers due to its size which facilitates fast turnarounds, ample parking and access to major […]
PRESS RELEASE: Marriott International and Landmark Africa Group announce signing of renaissance Lagos hotel and Marriott executive apartments
The 25 floor hotel will feature the 216 room full service Renaissance Lagos Hotel and 44 room Marriott Executive Apartment offering extended stay apartments with space, ambience and the privacy of residential living LAGOS, Nigeria, November 15, 2017/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) and Landmark Africa Group (www.LandmarkAfrica.com) today announced the signing of Renaissance […]
PRESS RELEASE: Hilton and Transcorp Hotels sign 20 year extension for Transcorp Hilton Abuja management
Deal sees the iconic hotel remain under the flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand MCLEAN, United States of America, October 31, 2017/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) (http://Newsroom.Hilton.com) and Transcorp Hotels Plc (https://TransCorpHotelsplc.com), a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp Plc) (www.TransCorpNigeria.com) today announced the signing of a 20-year extension to the current agreement […]
PRESS RELEASE: Marriott International continues extensive expansion in Africa: Targets over 200 hotels with more than 37,000 rooms by 2022 expecting to generate $8.5 billion of capital investment and 50,000 direct and indirect jobs
Today Announces Seven New Hotels, Marking a Debut in Ivory Coast and Strengthening Presence in Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria KIGALI, Rwanda, October 10, 2017/ — From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.Africa-Conference.com) in Kigali, Rwanda, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced further expansion plans in Africa with seven new hotel signings. Marriott International […]
South African Listed Property Funds – The Case For Hotel REITs
Same as last year the South African Property Owners’ Association’s (SAPOA) 51st Convention came and went with great pomp and ceremony as much as could be expected in Cape Town. Judging by some of the media stories that started floating around shortly after the event, it is clear that the South African listed property fund […]
PRESS RELEASE: Marriott International Announces Dynamic New Sales and Marketing Leadership Team to Support its Rapidly Growing Middle East and Africa Portfolio
The leading hotel operator is targeting a projected growth of 150,000 rooms operational and pipeline in 38 countries by 2022 across Middle East and Africa DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 31, 2017/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) (www.Marriott.com) today announced the expansion and strengthening of its Sales and Marketing Leadership Team for Middle East […]
Typical challenges in mature destinations (II)
Some interesting ideas for tourism development are to be found in this article.
City of Johannesburg’s move to scrap apartheid land schemes is applauded
The City’s move to scrap apartheid land schemes is applauded https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/citys-move-scrap-apartheid-land-schemes-applauded-municipality
From McKinsey: The closest look yet at Chinese economic engagement in Africa
From McKinsey Insights: The closest look yet at Chinese economic engagement in Africa http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/middle-east-and-africa/the-closest-look-yet-at-chinese-economic-engagement-in-africa?cid=soc-app
Hospitality sector in Africa tackles economic headwinds — BizNis Africa
South Africa’s hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, Hospitality via Hospitality sector in Africa tackles economic headwinds — BizNis Africa
China is Africa's largest economic partner
China is Africa’s largest economic partner. Yet it has been a challenge to understand the full extent of the partnership due to a dearth of data. A new report by McKinsey Africa (www.McKinsey.com) finds that its involvement is bigger and more multifaceted than previous studies suggest. “Chinese engagement with Africa is set to accelerate by… via […]
China is Africa’s largest economic partner
China is Africa’s largest economic partner. Yet it has been a challenge to understand the full extent of the partnership due to a dearth of data. A new report by McKinsey Africa (www.McKinsey.com) finds that its involvement is bigger and more multifaceted than previous studies suggest. “Chinese engagement with Africa is set to accelerate by… via […]
Dangote Industries to get $1 Billion Afreximbank Intra-African Trade Financing — BizNis Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Kigali signed agreements to provide financing facilities totaling $1.11 billion to support African entities engaged in intra-African trade, including $1 billion to the African conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited. The signing ceremonies, held as part of the ongoing activities marking the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Bank, are in… […]
Dangote Industries to get $1 Billion Afreximbank Intra-African Trade Financing — BizNis Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Kigali signed agreements to provide financing facilities totaling $1.11 billion to support African entities engaged in intra-African trade, including $1 billion to the African conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited. The signing ceremonies, held as part of the ongoing activities marking the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Bank, are in… […]
IMF approves $312 million 3-year credit for Chad
IMF approves $312 million 3-year credit for Chad http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFKBN19M3D5-OZABS
South Africa 'must re-double trade and tourism efforts'
IATA MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 27 June 2017 “South Africa ‘must re-double trade and tourism efforts'”.
Clearly a monumentous co-ordination effort is required between the many tourism, aviation and people mobility authorities in South Africa to achieve this goal.
South Africa ‘must re-double trade and tourism efforts’
IATA MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 27 June 2017 “South Africa ‘must re-double trade and tourism efforts'”.
Clearly a monumentous co-ordination effort is required between the many tourism, aviation and people mobility authorities in South Africa to achieve this goal.
An Interview with Steve Rushmore, Founder and Chairman of HVS — 3continents3semesters
March 21, 2016 – The Master of Global Hospitality Business students embarked on a four-day intensive “Hotel Market Study via An Interview with Steve Rushmore, Founder and Chairman of HVS — 3continents3semesters
Standard Bank launches world's first China Africa Banking Centre
Standard Bank has opened the world’s first dedicated Africa China Banking Centre (ACBC) at its Simmonds Street offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Centre will look to provide a long-awaited platform to link African and Chinese clients with China’s highly networked digital banking and customer knowledge systems. The Centre is a virtual finance hub for… via […]
Standard Bank launches world’s first China Africa Banking Centre
Standard Bank has opened the world’s first dedicated Africa China Banking Centre (ACBC) at its Simmonds Street offices in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Centre will look to provide a long-awaited platform to link African and Chinese clients with China’s highly networked digital banking and customer knowledge systems. The Centre is a virtual finance hub for… via […]
China is Africa's largest economic partner
China is Africa’s largest economic partner. Yet it has been a challenge to understand the full extent of the partnership due to a dearth of data. A new report by McKinsey Africa (www.McKinsey.com) finds that its involvement is bigger and more multifaceted than previous studies suggest. “Chinese engagement with Africa is set to accelerate by… via […]
China is Africa’s largest economic partner
China is Africa’s largest economic partner. Yet it has been a challenge to understand the full extent of the partnership due to a dearth of data. A new report by McKinsey Africa (www.McKinsey.com) finds that its involvement is bigger and more multifaceted than previous studies suggest. “Chinese engagement with Africa is set to accelerate by… via […]
Sisa Ngebulana builds ZAR130 million hotel in Mthatha — BizNis Africa
Sisa Ngebulana, Billion Group Founder and CEO has built a ZAR130 million three-star hotel in Mthatha, South Africa. Ngebulana is planning a ZAR16 billion investment in the Eastern Cape in the next 10 years‚ encompassing Mthatha‚ Port Elizabeth and East London. “I have passion for the Eastern Cape and, of course, Mthatha. I was born… via […]
Hospitality sector in Africa tackles economic headwinds — BizNis Africa
South Africa’s hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, Hospitality via Hospitality sector in Africa tackles economic headwinds — BizNis Africa
Hyprop Investments reshuffles Board Of Directors — BizNis Africa
Shareholders are advised that Nonyameko Mandindi has been appointed as an independent non-executive director to the board of directors of Hyprop, with effect from 8 May 2017. Nyami is a Professional Quantity Surveyor and has been involved in every aspect of the infrastructure, property investment and development value chain during her career. Nyami currently serves […] […]
THINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market
According to the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO), the African continent experienced an increase of 8.1%, while Western European destinations showed little to no tourism growth in 2016. Visitor totals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew more than 10% year-over-year – the most of any world region or sub-region. Managing Partner of HVS in South Africa, […]