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Andrew McLachlan, senior vice president business development Africa & Indian Ocean, Rezidor
Andrew McLachlan, senior vice president business development Africa & Indian Ocean, The Rezidor Hotel Group, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the African Hotel Investment Forum to reveal the organisation’s plan for the region.
Filippo Sona, director head of hotels, MENA Region, Colliers International
Breaking Travel News speaks to Filippo Sona, director head of hotels, MENA Region, Colliers International, during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2017 to find out how he feels the hospitality sector will develop on the continent in the coming years.
Mark Willis, area senior vice president Middle East, Turkey & Africa, The Rezidor Hotel Group
Breaking Travel News talks to Mark Willis, area senior vice president Middle East, Turkey & Africa, The Rezidor Hotel Group, about the organisation’s plans for Africa during AHIF 2017.
AviaDev 2017: AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre Rwanda launched
The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and the AviAssist Foundation, Africa’s only independent, non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the safety improvements in aviation on the continent, have announced a partnership to establish the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre Rwanda.
Alex Kyriakidis, president & managing director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International
Alex Kyriakidis, president & managing director, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, talks to Breaking Travel News about the optimistic feeling in African hospitality during AHIF 2017. With demographics increasingly acting as a force for good on the hospitality industry, the future appears bright.
AHIF 2017: Sub-Saharan Africa offers new opportunities to investors
The hotel sector in sub-Saharan Africa has evolved during the past decade due to high demand growth, entrance of new global brands and increasing supply in major markets. This is the overview presented by Xander Nijnens, executive vice president, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL sub-Saharan Africa, during AHIF 2017.
Matthew Weihs, managing director, Bench Events
Breaking Travel News chats with Matthew Weihs, managing director, Bench Events, as the 2017 event prepares for launch in Rwanda. While there have been challenges in African hospitality market of late, he argues the corner is being turned.
AHIF 2017: Rwanda prime minister Ngirente welcomes hospitality investors
Rwandan prime minister Edouard Ngirente has officially opened the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2017. The event is taking place at the new Kigali Convention Centre and sees hospitality leaders from across the continent gather in the capital of Rwanda.
Rene Bernard Beil, managing director, Beaufort Global Partners
Rene Bernard Beil, managing director, Beaufort Global Partners, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the African hospitality market during AHIF 2017 in Kigali, Rwanda.
AHIF 2017: Mövenpick reaches new milestone in Africa expansion
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has marked another milestone in its Africa expansion strategy with construction work on the 160-key upscale Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan now underway.
AHIF 2017: Rwanda moves into top ten in Africa
The Rwandan hotel investment market has improved strongly over the last eight years, according to the African Hotel Report 2017 by Hotel Partners Africa. According to research to be released at Africa Hotel Investment, Rwanda has entered the top ten most valuable countries in Africa for hotels for the first time.
AviaDev 2017: African aviation industry gathers in Rwanda
Founder Jon Howell has welcomed over 100 industry leaders to Rwandan capital Kigali for AviaDev 2017. Taking place at the newly built Kigali Convention Centre, the event is the only dedicated air service development event for Africa, taking place on the African continent in 2017.