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One of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels, Fairview Hotel Nairobi in Kenya is now part of Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, represents the brand’s first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’…
An agreement has been reached by Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings, as both announced on Thursday 18 December 2025, a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design,…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Togo has emerged as the second government department in the West African country to digitize its administrative processes, after the Ministry of Energy. According to a report from Togo First, the initiative was launched on Tuesday 16 December 2025 in Lomé. The launch was attended by Minister…
In partnership with the County Government of Turkana and key regional stakeholders, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), has intensified efforts to enhance the overall visitor experience in Northern Kenya. Speaking ahead of this year’s celebrations to be unveiled by President William Ruto, the CEO of Kenya Tourism Board, Ms. June Chepkemei pointed out the immense tourism…
The hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), Transcorp Hotels Plc, has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu, OFR as Chair of the Company, effective January 01, 2026. This was disclosed in a media statement dated 16 December 2025. Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel N….
One of the world’s leading hotel companies, IHG Hotels & Resorts, announced on Tuesday 16 December 2025, the signing of a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local high end hospitality investor and operator with over twenty years’ experience in Marrakech, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury lifestyle hotel opening in Q4 2026. The…
South African National Parks (SANParks) has reminded day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. Visitors are advised to book online at SANParks.org, for a non-refundable administration fee of R59 for adults and R29…
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, Allan Kilavuka is set to leave the airline at the expiration of his contract with the company. According to a report by ATCNews.org, Mr. Kilavuka will be exiting the company as he proceeds on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his contractual tenure, following…
Africa’s largest aviation group, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has announced the launch of its new premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian Airlines unveiled the new facility on Tuesday 16 December 2025, in a ceremony attended by high level government officials, the airline’s Board Chairman and board members, executive management, stakeholders, and customers. Covering…
The appointment of a new Senior Manager: Visitor Safety & Protection Services for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has been announced by South African National Parks (SANParks). The announcement of Mr. Heinrych Aylward was made today via a press release dated 15 December 2025. According to the release, this appointment follows extensive stakeholder engagements which…
