Major hotel chains race to expand in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 22 February 2023 Luxury hotels are expanding in Africa, with Marriott, Radisson Blu and Hyatt leading the way with new developments and acquisitions.
Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities Published by Kate Douglas on 17 March 2017 Carlson Rezidor aims to have hotels in Africa’s major commercial hubs to cater for regional business travellers.
Why a Radisson Blu room in Rwanda costs more than in China Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2017 We talk to Carlson Rezidor’s Andrew McLachlan about what is driving up the cost of hotel rooms in Africa.
Ethiopia has undersupply of branded hotel chains Published by Jaco Maritz on 26 October 2015 Hotel operators could benefit from Ethiopia’s growing tourism sector, rising business travel and Addis Ababa’s position as the continent’s diplomatic capital.
Brazzaville hotel: Radisson Blu targeting Central Africa business travellers Published by Kate Douglas on 11 September 2015 “Your demand and ramp-up factor in a market like this is far greater than it would be in say Sandton,” says the group’s Andrew McLachlan.
Who’s leading in new hotel developments in Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2015 Find out which hotel brands have the highest number of planned developments in their African pipeline this year.
International hotel companies focusing on Ethiopia Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 October 2014 Ethiopia currently houses only a handful of international hotel brands.
Architect cashes in on Kenya’s growing property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 October 2013 Denmark-born architect has designed and built residential and hospitality projects in Kenya.
Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.