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The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Follows-up on Civil Aviation, Tourism Projects

President El-Sisi gave directives to continue working to improve Egypt’s tourism experience in all aspects

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Civil Aviation Lieutenant General Mohamed Abbas, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Mr. Ahmed Issa, Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Lieutenant General Ahmed El-Shazly, Chairman and CEO of…

Bench Events

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Egypt and Marriott power hotel development in Africa

Egypt not only leads the country table, with almost 25,000 rooms in 103 hotels, but is streaking ahead of the pack

When it comes to hotel development across Africa, Egypt and Marriott are the two phenomena to watch. This insight comes from this year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report, widely acknowledged as the industry’s most authoritative source, documenting and analysing the number of hotels being planned and built across the…

Radisson Hotel Group

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2023 Outlook: Radisson Hotel Group continues to break hotel-opening records in Africa

With close to 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa, Radisson Hotel Group has opened 14 hotels in the region and signed over 25 new hotels, adding more than 4,800 additional rooms to its portfolio in the last two years alone

Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com), one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence in 2023 further with the opening of eight new hotel already confirmed to date. The Group aims to reach 150 hotels within the next five years across the continent, reinforcing Africa…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
Source: Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier |

South Africa: Premier Alan Winde and Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) Mireille Wenger on Cape Town International winning ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award

Cape Town International scoops 8th consecutive ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best Airport Staff in Africa’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards, held last night at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam. “This latest accolade is further proof of the…

Marriott International, Inc.

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Tribute Portfolio Sparks New Perspectives in the Seychelles With the Opening of laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

The indie-spirited hotel brand’s debut in the land of perpetual summer is a boutique sanctuary that connects travellers with the spirit of the destination

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels, welcomes its latest addition in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Iaïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort (https://apo-opa.info/42kBiyT). Marking the brand’s debut in the Seychelles, the resort offers an oasis perfect for island…

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
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Tourism’s Potential Outlined at LDCV, United Nations (UN) Conference On Least Development Countries

Tourism has been one of the key factors enabling the graduation of LDCs which are also Small Island Developing States, including Cabo Verde, Samoa, Maldives and most recently Vanuatu

The conference, held in Doha around the theme of “From Potential to Prosperity” came at the pivotal half-way point in the timeline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and fully implement the 2030 agenda. With the sector accounting for 7% of total exports, and as much as 10% for non-oil…

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

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Fairmont Expands its Footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa with Iconic Cape Grace in Cape Town, South Africa

The property has recently been purchased by Kasada Hospitality Fund LP (“Kasada”), the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa

Featuring an extraordinary location, on the vibrant V&A Waterfront, between an international yacht marina and the working harbour, with the breath-taking Table Mountain as a backdrop, the Cape Grace Hotel will transition into a fully branded Fairmont (https://www.Fairmont.com) property by end of 2023 (“Cape Grace by Fairmont”). The property has…

Big Circle Line

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Moscow Metro: The Big Circle Line Became the Longest in the World

The first section was opened in 2018, followed by several in 2021, including the longest metro section in Moscow's history, 21 km long with 10 stations

On March 1, the Big Circle Line (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), designed to expand and modernize the subway system, mainly to relieve traffic congestion on the Circle Line (Koltsevaya Line) and reduce traffic jams in Moscow, finally became fully operational. The Big Circle Line is 70 kilometers long, with 31 stations and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles-Maldives Relations: Accreditation of High Commissioner

The Seychelles Government will support the candidatures of Maldives to the United Nations Security Council and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in the near future

Mr Claude Morel presented his Letters of Credentials to the President of Maldives, Mr Ibrahim Solih, accrediting him as Seychelles’ non-resident High Commissioner during a ceremony at the President’s Office on 27th February. Enhanced collaboration in the tourism and fisheries sectors, the pillars of the economy of the two countries,…

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Call for Applications: Small Grants for African Heritage Projects

The grants are part of our Heritage Management Project - Africa (HerMaP-Africa) which is funded by the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place program

The Heritage Management Organization (HERITΛGE) (https://HeritageManagement.org) is launching a new call for concept notes for small grants ($5000-$50000) for organizations, groups, and individuals working with heritage in Africa. The grants are part of our Heritage Management Project - Africa (HerMaP-Africa) which is funded by the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place program.…