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Nigeria maintains top spot in African hotel development
Nigeria has held onto its pole position for hotel development in west Africa despite a slight reduction on last year, according to a regional focus by the influential annual hotel pipeline survey from Lagos-based W Hospitality Group.
Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja opens in Nigeria
Radisson Blu has opened its third hotel in Nigeria, and its second hotel in the country’s largest city, Lagos. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group now has a portfolio of 85 hotels, and over 17,800 rooms in operation and under development in Africa.
Landmark Africa Group signs with Marriott for dual-brand Lagos development
Marriott International and Landmark Africa Group have announced the signing of Renaissance Lagos Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments.
Hilton and Transcorp Hotels extend Abuja partnership
Hilton and Transcorp Hotels, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, have announced the signing of a 20-year extension to the current agreement to manage the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The agreement will see Hilton manage the property until 2037.
Shola Adeyemo, public relations manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria
Breaking Travel News catches up with Shola Adeyemo, public relations manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria, as she steps off the stage at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select, opens in Nigeria
Protea Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott, Owerri Select in south-eastern Nigeria, a development which further consolidates its presence in the country. The 90-room hotel, developed by African Capital Alliance, a leading investment firm, and Kunoch, is located in Owerri city, the capital of Imo state.
Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel takes brand into sub-Saharan Africa
Located in Nigeria’s commercial centre and city known for its music, fashion, cuisine, art and nightlife, the Renaissance Lagos Ikeja will offer world-class amenities, modern aesthetic, sophisticated service and unique programming that reflect the brand’s signature approach to feed the curiosity, fuel the imagination and excite the senses of its guests.
Transcorp Hilton Abuja honoured at World Travel Awards
Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with five awards by the voters of the 23rd World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. The hotel, which is owned by Transcript Hotels, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, emerged winner of the prestigious World Travel Awards for Africa’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Business Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading Hotel, Nigeria’s Leading MICE Hotel and Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Suite (the Presidential Suite) at the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.
Arik Air increases frequency on Lagos-Dakar route
Arik Air is increasing its frequency on the Lagos-Dakar route to a daily service, up from six weekly flights. The new schedule, which will operate from February 22nd, will operate with four of the Lagos-Dakar flights routed via Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire instead of the previous routing via Banjul.
Mövenpick Hotels moves into Nigeria with Abuja property
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open its first property in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. The company has signed a landmark deal with Queen Amina Garden Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Shelter, a prominent Nigerian property development company, to manage the 250-key Mövenpick Hotel and Conference Centre Abuja, marking another milestone in its ambitious African expansion strategy.
Transcorp Hilton Abuja honoured by World Travel Awards
Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been honoured with an unprecedented five awards by the voters of the World Travel Awards. The hotel, which is owned by Transcorp Hotels, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, was recognised during the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015, hosted by Kempinski Seychelles Resort in Baie Lazare, Seychelles.
Nigeria outlines plans for new national flag-carrier
Nigerian aviation minister Osita Chidoka has revealed plans to invest upward of $2 billion in the creation of a national airline for the country. In an interview with Bloomberg TV Africa Chidoka explained talks had begun with private investors to create the airline and boost the country’s aviation infrastructure.