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African hotel development group and Aleph Hospitality sign largest hotel management portfolio deal
Aleph Hospitality to assume operations of 26 Onomo Hotels on 1 September
Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels
Hilton is accelerating its growth in Africa with plans to open over 100 hotels in countries including Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola, and Madagascar. Recent additions to its portfolio include Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, and DoubleTree by Hilton Addis Ababa Airport. The company is set to debut in Ghana with the upcoming Hilton Accra Cantonments. As part of this expansion, Hilton is currently hiring for 600 new roles and expects to create 18,000 jobs across the continent.
DerbySoft Announces Strategic Partnership with Ryanair
DerbySoft, a travel technology company, today announced its strategic partnership with Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline. Under this partnership, DerbySoft has been named an “Approved OTA Aggregator.” This marks a significant step forward in DerbySoft’s expansion into flight technology, following its acquisition of PKFARE, a specialist in air content and hotel inventory aggregation and distribution. Under the agreement, DerbySoft is authorized to distribute the exclusive fares and ancillaries of Ryanair to its network of distribution customers, enabling their customers to book Ryanair’s market-leading fares across more than 230 destinations and delivering a seamless travel experience — all via a trusted and authorized channel.
Marriott International Announces Plans to Add More Than 50 Properties in Africa
Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. The company’s growth strategy includes the expected entry into five markets - Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritania. The planned expansion aims to further strengthen the company’s footprint across the continent where its current operating portfolio encompasses nearly 150 properties and 26,000 rooms across 20 countries and 22 brands.
Finnair celebrates 70 years of flights to Ivalo, Lapland
Finnair celebrates a significant milestone this week, 70 years since the launch of the first flight to Ivalo, the airline’s northernmost destination in Finland and the European Union’s most northerly international airport. The inaugural service took place on 18 June 1955, marking the beginning of a long-standing commitment to connecting travellers with the unique nature and culture of Finnish Lapland.
UN Tourism and Slow Food partner to strengthen tourism and agriculture
UN Tourism and Slow Food will work together to promote gastronomy tourism as a tool for socio-economic development of people and communities.
Tourism Rises to the Ocean Challenge at UNOC3: A Unified Call for a Blue Transformation All Regions
At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), tourism emerged as a major actor in shaping a sustainable and resilient ocean economy. With oceans under unprecedented pressure from climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, stakeholders from across the tourism sector met to launch new partnerships, align financing mechanisms, and scale up initiatives and action to regenerate marine ecosystems and support coastal communities.
Air Canada Wins Best Airline in North America at 2025 Skytrax Awards
Air Canada wins nine awards, including World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining for the Air Canada Signature Suite in Toronto and Best Cabin Crew in North America
Policy, Progress, and Purpose: Jamaica Charts a Sustainable Tourism Future
In a decisive step toward embedding long-term resilience and inclusivity into Jamaica’s tourism sector, the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlined major legislative, strategic, and institutional advancements during his 2025 Sectoral Debate presentation to Parliament. The initiatives reflect a maturing tourism framework aligned with Jamaica’s economic transformation agenda.
Innovation, Culture, and Infrastructure Drive Jamaica’s Smart Tourism Future
Jamaica is charting an unprecedented course to become the Caribbean’s first truly smart tourism destination, fusing cultural authenticity, cutting-edge innovation, and strategic infrastructure to deliver inclusive national prosperity.
Jamaica’s Tourism Renaissance Powers National Growth and Global Recognition
The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a powerful update on Jamaica’s ongoing transformation into a globally admired, resilient, and inclusive tourism powerhouse. In his annual Sectoral Debate presentation to Parliament, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlined sweeping achievements that have redefined tourism as a national engine for inclusive development.
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‘Elements by Oberoi’: A Holistic Sustainability Framework Rooted in Earth, Water, and Air
As The Oberoi Group enters a new phase of growth, marked by exciting developments and a strong pipeline of hotel openings, it reaffirms its commitment to building a future anchored in sustainability. Elements by Oberoi, the Group’s holistic environmental and social responsibility framework, reflects a philosophy that has quietly shaped its ethos for decades and now takes centre stage as the company scales new heights.