Category: Tourism & Hospitality Industry

All Eyes on Africa as UAE announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan

Mr Mohammed

As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector – a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs. The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025, the event…

Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels

Mr Mohammed

 Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years,says an official statement issued in Cape Town,Teusday. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs for local people.   Carlos Khneisser, chief development officer, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said, “We are thrilled to announce several new hotel agreements which significantly expand…

Aleph Hospitality Expands Presence in Ghana with the Signing of a Second Hotel

Mr Mohammed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2025/APO Group/ –Aleph Hospitality (www.AlephHospitality.com), the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, is set to expand its footprint in Ghana with the addition of The Address, a landmark hotel in Accra, to its growing portfolio. We have complete confidence in Aleph Hospitality, having witnessed the outstanding results delivered at The Pelican Hotel The Address is owned by DevtracoPlus Limited (https://apo-opa.co/3XjX7NX), one of Ghana’s leading real estate companies under the Devtraco Group. In 2022 Aleph Hospitality signed a management agreement…

The Celebration of Fire Festival:Prospects & Tourism Potentials for the Gbewaa Kingdoms(By Fuseini Yakubu)

Mr Mohammed

  Fuseini Yakubu Introduction.  This article presents the celebration of Fire Festival in the three main Gbewaa Kingdoms in Northern Ghana. Fire Festival is an annual festival for the people of the Gbewaa Kingdoms. It’s celebrated on the 9th day of the month of fire “Bugum Goli”. The lunar month of Fire Festival “Bugum Goli”, is the first month and beginning of a new year, just like January which is the first month of a new year. The article will also discuss the prospects and tourism potentials for the celebration…

Dubai’s tourism triumph: Issam Kazim on the strategy driving Brand Dubai

Mr Mohammed

Dubai’s tourism sector has been on a remarkable trajectory, marking an 11 per cent increase in international overnight visitors in Q1 2024, with 5.18 million visitors gracing the emirate’s shores. This surge follows a record-breaking year in 2023, where Dubai welcomed an unprecedented 17.15 million international overnight visitors, firmly establishing itself as a global tourism powerhouse. Dubai’s success story isn’t just confined to numbers; it’s a testament to the city’s diversified approach, tailored strategies, and activities across more than 80 markets. This approach has maintained Dubai’s status as the destination…

Egypt’s $50bn FDI sparks growth in tourism, housing construction

Mr Mohammed

Egypt’s construction industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 8 per cent until 2029, global property services firm JLL said in a report, driven by increased government spending, active public-private partnerships, and continued investments in residential and mixed-use sectors. JLL said in its Egypt Construction Market Intelligence report that the North African country accounts for $515bn or 12 per cent of the MENA region’s unawarded project pipeline the prevailing national and global economic challenges. The value of residential projects in Egypt totalled around $36bn in Q1 2024,…

CityBlue Hotels and National Museums of Kenya Announce Strategic Partnership

Mr Mohammed

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) are proud to announce a new partnership to co-promote tourism and culture in Kenya. This alliance marks an exciting opportunity for sponsorship, co-branding, co-marketing and other forms of collaboration. NMK was established by an Act of Parliament, the Museums and Heritage Act 2006, as a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these…

UN Tourism Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Charts Future of Tourism Investments at AIM Congress 2024

Mr Mohammed

Dubai, UAE, 9th May 2024: UN Tourism made a resounding impact at the AIM Congress 2024 with two insightful side events, focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs and navigating tourism investments in the Middle East. The 2024 AIM Congress took place at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from May 7-9, 2024, acting as a convergence point for global leaders, international organizations, entrepreneurs from around the world. On May 8th, UN Tourism hosted a dynamic session centered on “Investing in Innovation and Enabling Women Entrepreneurs.” The event, spearheaded by Ms. Basmah Al-Mayman, Regional…

President Ramkalawan pledges the commitment of Seychelles to ensure Sustainable Tourism

Mr Mohammed

Dubai, 13th February 2024: The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan joined several other world leaders at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 currently being held in Dubai where he delivered his main address focussing on Seychelles’ Initiatives and Approaches to Ensure Sustainable Tourism and Balancing Preservation. In his address to world leaders at the event, the Head of State underlined the pivotal role that Seychelles is playing in conservation, implementing various initiatives to promote sustainable tourism and safeguarding the nation’s ecological balance and economic well-being. He touched upon…

Driving Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry

Mr Mohammed

In a major stride towards advancing sustainability and ESG integration within the hospitality sector, Omnevue, a leading ESG reporting platform, has launched a partnership with The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) and official statement disclosed  in London,Tuesday. To mark the beginning of their partnership, they are inviting members of the hospitality industry to a webinar that offers practical advice and tips regarding ESG reporting and the issues surrounding compliance and disclosure. EEA, the global coalition comprising hospitality and lodging investors, developers, operators, and asset managers, is dedicated to guiding hospitality…