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Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa)

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Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi

The recipients will be celebrated as part of the event programme, including exclusive one-to-one interviews in which they will share reflections on their life stories, leadership journeys and the milestones that have shaped their impact on African hospitality

FHS Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa), organised by The Bench, is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious FHS Africa Awards. This year’s honourees are Vimbai Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and CEO of Batoka Africa, who will receive the Leadership Award, and Colin Bell, CEO of Natural Selection and former CEO of Wilderness, who will receive the Outstanding Contribution…

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Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum

675 new African hotels and resorts in the pipeline as Africa records fastest inbound tourism growth globally

The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis. While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is…

Marriott International, Inc.

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Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025

Company’s expansion in the region was fueled by record-breaking growth across luxury and branded residences and rapid acceleration in the midscale segment

Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR, “Marriott”) (www.Marriott.com) announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8% net…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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African Development Bank Group and African Union renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation

Participants concluded that achieving a visa-free Africa will require aligning migration policies, digital identity systems, and border infrastructure, alongside sustained political commitment

African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa…

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Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie Receives Letters of Credence from Canada’s High Commissioner-Designate

The accreditation ceremony signals a renewed commitment to deepening Seychelles–Canada relations, anchored in mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for sustainable and inclusive development

With discussions ranging from advancing Venn’s Town towards international heritage recognition to exploring a future air services agreement, President Dr. Patrick Herminie today welcomed a new chapter in Seychelles–Canada relations as he received the Letters of Credence of Her Excellency Emily Burns, High Commissioner-designate of Canada to the Republic of…

Radisson Hotel Group

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Radisson Rewards launches a raft of new partnerships to benefit its 27 million plus members

As Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio continues to grow, now spanning more than 1,600 hotels including member favourite resorts and city hotels, members now have more cities than ever to redeem their rewards in

Radisson Rewards, the global loyalty program for Radisson Hotel Group (https://apo-opa.co/4tD4tLb), has surpassed 27 million members within three years, reflecting its rapid growth and strong global appeal. In 2025, the program introduced a series of new and expanded partnerships across banking, travel and lifestyle sectors, strengthening its promise to make…

The Emirates Group

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Love in the Skies: Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations

Passengers can also enjoy themed menus in lounges worldwide and a curated selection of romance films and music on Emirates ice, ensuring the journey feels just as special as the occasion

This Valentine’s season, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the enchanting canals of Venice, strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of Paris, or relaxing on the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives, Emirates connects travellers from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi…

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Vice President Highlights Seychelles as a prime Investment Gateway in Gulf News Interview

The Vice President also spoke of the importance of branding, noting that Seychelles must be marketed not only as a tourism paradise but as a credible, competitive, and secure investment destination

Seychelles is intensifying its international investment outreach, with Vice President Sebastien Pillay, using an interview with Dubai-based Gulf News to  position the country as a strategically located, politically stable and business-friendly hub for foreign investors. Whilst speaking to the international news outlet on Wednesday, at State House, the Vice President highlighted…

Visa Inc.

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Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%

Travel to popular destinations such as France, China, Morocco, and the USA increased by ~85% among Visa premium cardholders

Holiday shopping on luxury apparel and jewelry rose over 55%. Inbound travel spend increased by ~75%.  Download Infographics 1: https://apo-opa.co/4rLOSY0 Download Infographics 2: https://apo-opa.co/4qw1KQV Visa (www.Visa.com), a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 Christmas holiday period in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

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Eritrea: Training on administration and leadership in Anseba Region

As part of the program, the participants visited historical sites around the city of Keren and were provided briefings by experts from the tourism department in the region

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in Anseba Region organized a training program on administration and leadership for 177 secondary school students from all schools in the region. The training program was conducted in Keren from 26 to 31 January. Mr. Tahir Salah, head of Organizational Affairs…