Protea Hotels by Marriott has revealed the signing of a new hotel in Accra, at Kotoka Airport. It will become the brand’s second hotel in Ghana and the first Protea Hotel by Marriott in the capital city.

Volker Heiden, area vice president, Protea Hotels by Marriott & African Pride Hotels, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the industry leading chain is recognised by voters at the World Travel Awards.

Protea Hotels is signing agreements for the development of its first hotel in Botswana, the ninth country in Africa in which the brand will have a presence. The group, which was established in South Africa, has expanded into Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana.

Marriott International is introducing its Marriott Rewards loyalty program across key Protea Hotels located in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Marriott International and South Africa’s Protea Hospitality Holdings have announced that they have signed definitive agreements for the purchase by Marriott of Protea’s three brands and management company. Under terms of the agreements Marriott will pay approximately US$186 million subject to normal closing adjustments. 

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