New Hotel Openings Africa 2020 News
Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako, takes brand into Africa
Bamako is a colourful, throbbing metropolis boasting several museums displaying rich history and culture, such as the National Museum or the Muso Kunda Museum.
Hyatt Regency Cape Town opens in South Africa
Situated at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, the 137-room Hyatt Regency Cape Town represents the company’s growing brand presence across Africa.
Doors open at Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
The new addition further strengthens the Radisson presence in one of its key African markets and brings the South African portfolio to 16 hotels in operation and under development.
van der Velden to lead new Radisson property in Johannesburg
Rob van der Velden has been appointed as the general manager of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, which is the first of its kind in southern Africa.
Feline Fields joins Mantis collection in Botswana
Mantis has welcomed Feline Fields, a Botswana safari experience, to its collection. The location is home to a luxurious lodge with three pool suites, three bush suites, and a two-bedroom family villa.
Akagera Game Lodge joins Mantis Collection in Rwanda
Mantis has welcomed Akagera Game Lodge to its collection of hotels, eco-escapes and waterways. Akagera is in the southern-most region of the Akagera National Park, the only big five safari destination in Rwanda.
Palmeraie Rotana Resort takes brand into Morocco
Making its first foray into the Moroccan hospitality sector, Rotana has signed a management agreement to operate the Palmeraie Resort in Marrakech. The hotel will open under its new name, Palmeraie Rotana Resort.
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch opens in South Africa
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch have opened in South Africa. The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country.
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit takes brand into South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson-branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. The property will become the fourth brand and 13th hotel from the company to open in South Africa.
Marriott to take St. Regis brand into new Egyptian capital
Marriott has signed an agreement to open a St. Regis in the new administrative capital of Egypt, just outside of Cairo. From the second quarter of this year, the St. Regis Almasa is expected to occupy an existing luxury hotel at the entrance of the city.
Johannesburg property takes voco brand into Africa
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed voco, the Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. voco combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand.
Little Kulala closes for refurbishment in Namibia
Changes include new flooring, redoing the main area deck, and the addition of a photo hub in the upstairs library space, where guests can learn more about the Namib Sand Sea and other interesting facts about the area.