Bench Events News
FIHA 2019: Cape Verde poised for tourism boom
Cape Verde aims to attract more than a million tourists a year by 2020, far more than the current hotel supply can cope with, so investor opportunities on the archipelago, strategically located in the Atlantic Ocean around an hour from Dakar and around four hours from Brazil and Lisbon, could be enormous.
FIHA: Ivory Coast moves into investment spotlight
Opportunities for hotel development in Ivory Coast are at their strongest for a long time, as the country continues to bounce back from internal conflict.
Senegal hospitality potential highlighted ahead of Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain
As the potential for tourism investment in under-exploited Francophone Africa becomes ever-clearer, Senegal has been highlighted as an emerging economy that’s ripe for further development.
Perrochon appointed commercial director with Bench Events
In his position as commercial director with the global business event organiser, Jean Perrochon will be responsible for developing sponsorship and new business revenues across Bench Event’s international portfolio.
FIHA: Global hotel chains plan expansion in Francophone Africa
The figures behind an unprecedented hotel expansion in Francophone Africa are revealed in the latest research by W Hospitality Group, the international experts in hotels, tourism and leisure based in Lagos, Nigeria.
AHIF: AccorHotels outlines ambitious plans in Africa
AccorHotels has announced a record year of development in Africa during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum. AccorHotels is the largest operator in Africa with a network of over 150 hotels in operation, representing close to 27,000 rooms across 23 countries.
AHIF 2018: Sub-Saharan hotel investment strategies evolve as trading improves
High supply growth during the past five years has placed pressure on hotel performance in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the outlook in the medium term is positive, with a more sustainable pipeline and stronger demand fundamentals.
AHIF 2018: AccorHotels signs on for Pullman Accra Airport City
AccorHotels and Platinum Properties have announced the signing of an agreement for Pullman Accra Airport City. The country’s first Pullman branded hotel and Pullman Living serviced apartments, the property will be located in the heart of Accra’s Airport City.
AHIF 2018: Hilton plans to double in size in Africa over next five years
As it continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton announced it is on track to more than double in size in the next five years.
AHIF 2018: Radisson unveils plans for ten new Africa hotels
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of ten new hotels in Africa during Africa Hotel Investment Forum. The decision marks an acceleration of the Nasdaq Stockholm-listed company’s expansion across the continent.
AHIF 2018: Radisson unveils plans for new property in Ivory Coast
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of Radisson Red Hotel Abidjan Plateau, Ivory Coast on the eve of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum.
AHIF 2018: Marriott accelerates expansion plans across Africa
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings.