The Africa Renewable Energy Forum, 2-4 November 2016 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Marrakesh: At COP 21 it was determined that approximately $ 19 billion of finance will be provided annually by developed countries for Africa’s renewable programme by 2020. In addition, Japan announced $ 10bn per year in public and private finance also to reach Africa by 2020. New … [Read more...] about The Africa Renewable Energy Forum, 2-4 November 2016 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Marrakesh
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Cautious Optimism for Investors in Sub-Saharan Africa Hotel Sector
Cautious Optimism for Investors in Sub-Saharan Africa Hotel Sector: Investor sentiment for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa remains positive despite economic headwinds in key markets, according to the latest JLL research (http://APO.af/4zhrDO) into the sector. The long-term outlook continues to be strong and is driven by positive economic, demographic and tourism trends, with … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism for Investors in Sub-Saharan Africa Hotel Sector
Hilton to Open Hotel in Africa’s Tallest Development
Hilton to Open Hotel in Africa’s Tallest Development: Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) (www.HiltonWorldwide.com) has signed a management agreement with Jabavu Village Ltd to open a 255 guest-room and suite hotel in Kenya’s capital. The hotel is set to open in 2020 and joins 50 Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties trading or under development in 17 countries across Africa. … [Read more...] about Hilton to Open Hotel in Africa’s Tallest Development
Hilton Builds for the Future at AHIF with Its First Modular Hotel in Africa
Hilton Builds for the Future at AHIF with Its First Modular Hotel in Africa: Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) (www.Hilton.com) has marked this year’s African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) with the announcement of new properties and extensions in three African countries. It continues the company’s commitment to expansion across the continent as it seeks to double its … [Read more...] about Hilton Builds for the Future at AHIF with Its First Modular Hotel in Africa
Positive Forecast for East African Hotel Sector
Positive Forecast for East African Hotel Sector: CEO, HTI Consulting, Wayne Troughton Photo: Supplied “East Africa is expected to deliver the strongest real GDP growth in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade, according to BMI Research,” says Wayne Troughton, CEO of specialist global hospitality and tourism consultancy, HTI Consulting, who have recently undertaken extensive … [Read more...] about Positive Forecast for East African Hotel Sector