Africa

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.

Mira’s cloud-based platform, already powering over 500 hospitality businesses, brings together sales tracking, inventory management, kitchen operations, and customer engagement in one seamless dashboard.

By appointing Aleph Hospitality as the operator of its extensive hotel portfolio, African Hotel Development aims to sharpen its focus on brand development and asset management while accelerating the expansion of Onomo’s footprint.

This growth will be driven by the opening of over 100 new hotels spanning diverse markets such as Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola, and Madagascar.

This expansion strategy includes entering five fresh markets, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mauritania, further solidifying Marriott’s presence in Africa’s rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.

This well coordinated event brings together foodservice operators, hospitality professionals, food and beverage manufacturers, ingredients suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders.

The collaboration aims to capitalize on the untapped potential of North Africa’s hospitality sector by investing in projects that combine strong financial returns with rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

Key markets such as South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, and Egypt have been instrumental in driving this growth, supported by enhanced air connectivity, targeted marketing efforts, and investments in tourism infrastructure.

The company’s plan follows a substantial 51% growth in room capacity over the past two years, driven by the addition of several milestone properties and first-time brand entries across the continent.