Africa

These signings exemplify Hilton’s dedication to nearly tripling its footprint, supported by on-the-ground local teams that deliver lasting value to partners and exceptional stays for guests alike.

Popular leisure destinations including Zanzibar, Nairobi, and Cape Town rely heavily on dependable air connectivity, and repeated delays are already starting to dampen advance bookings for hotels, tours, and related services.

The affected countries span a broad range of economies that underpin Africa’s growth story, with the restrictions disrupting roughly 15% of annual U.S.–Africa visa movements.

Early adopters including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, and ASKY obtained UPR approvals for 30 city pairs, resulting in 1,393 flight hours saved, 5,000 tonnes of fuel conserved, 16,000 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, and annual operational savings of US$15 million.

This service enables travelers from South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Congo, Tanzania, and Egypt to book between one and ten flights across Southeast Asia on a single, streamlined ticket.

Recent highlights include JAZ Amaluna, a 211-room adults-only resort in Zanzibar, opening in December 2025, and the upcoming Riu Palace Swahili, with over 500 rooms, three infinity pools, and multiple dining options.

With growing demand for personalized, intimate travel experiences, AmaWaterways is establishing itself as a pioneer in African luxury safaris, delivering unmatched service, exclusive access to wildlife reserves, and thrilling adventures.

Lighthouse Director of Hospitality Research Blake Reiter explained this as a “two-speed market,” with luxury hotels maintaining rates due to resilient high-net-worth demand, while mid-tier hotels face pressure from currency volatility, inflation, and visa restrictions impacting intra-African travel.

The US$30 billion plan allocates US$10 billion for airport modernization, US$8 billion for upgrading air traffic communications and navigation, and US$12 billion to close infrastructure gaps and stimulate investments under the SAATM initiative.

Consolidated net revenues for the fiscal third quarter reached US$9.6 billion, representing a 5% increase year-over-year.