AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

By categorizing these new roles in line with approved economic activities across the tourism industry, the authorities ensure the new classification applies broadly to hotels, resorts, hotel facilities, rest houses, chalets, heritage inns, and guest houses.

The newly sealed partnership is structured to grant JKT Networks the responsibility for launching and operating The Venti outlets across Jordan.

Delegates will benefit from direct engagement with industry pioneers and world-class networking sessions that foster new investment and partnerships.

This year’s awards, covering more than 80 categories, spotlighted excellence and innovation across a broad landscape of African tourism.

Archana’s distinguished career spans multiple regions including India, the UAE, New Zealand, and Australia, where she has held senior positions at globally recognized hotel brands such as Accor, Rotana, Hyatt, Taj, and Stamford Hotels & Resorts.

The new routes announced include Almaty in Kazakhstan, Baku in Azerbaijan, Bucharest in Romania, Medina in Saudi Arabia, Tbilisi in Georgia, Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Yerevan in Armenia.

Diners will benefit from an unmatched combination of freshness, quality, and value, delivered transparently through sustainable practices.

GHA’s portfolio, which spans over 850 hotels worldwide, experienced a 12% increase in room nights through the first half of 2025.

The new policy applies to nationals of all African countries except Libya and Somalia, where ongoing security challenges have led to a temporary exclusion.

The event is a collaborative initiative, jointly organized by the private sector and industry directorates, reflecting a shared commitment to building a robust and competitive tourism sector through public-private partnership.