Bench Events News
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.
Secretary Balala seeks to utilise AHIF springboard
Najib Balala, Kenya cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, has said it the country will use Africa’s leading hotel investment forum – AHIF – as a launch pad for innovative tourism investment opportunities.
AHIF: Kenya ready for investment expansion
Ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, Jonah Orumoi, managing director of Tourism Finance Corporation, spoke to organisers Bench Events about why the organisation was so keen to bring the event back to Nairobi.
Ethiopia identified as key growth market ahead of Africa Hotel Investment Forum
Ethiopia once again heads the league for hotel development in East Africa, according to a regional focus from the influential annual hotel pipeline survey by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group.