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17-19 June 2025
The Westin Cape Town, South Africa
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Videos
Setting the Scene: Assessing Market Dynamics through an Investor's Lens
Wayne Godwin, Co-Chief Executive Officer at JLL Africa and Head of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, Africa, provided key insights into the region’s market dynamics, evaluating them from an investor's perspective.
Government Initiatives to support the Hospitality Industry
Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor at CBS News, led a compelling conversation with Hon. Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism for Nigeria, and Hon. Pohamba Penomwenyo Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism for Namibia. They discussed the key government strategies and initiatives aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector in their respective countries.
Setting the Scene for Destination & Hotel Development in Africa
Philip Wooller, Senior Director at STR, provided key insights into the evolving landscape of destination and hotel development across Africa, focusing on trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the region’s growth.
Podcasts
Navigating Africa’s Hospitality Market: Insights on Economic Shifts, Connectivity, and Investment
In this AHIF podcast, host Matthew Weihs and political economist Daniel Silke explore Africa’s booming hospitality market, covering key trends, investment opportunities, and economic shifts driving the sector forward. Tune in to see why Africa is the next big destination for hospitality investment.
Episode 89: Sustainable Solutions - Tackling Food Waste in Africa with CityBlue Hotels and Farm to Feed
In this episode of the AHIF podcast, Matthew Weihs welcomes Jameel Verjee from City Blue Hotels and Claire Van Enk of Farm to Feed. They discuss Farm to Feed's mission to combat food waste by creating a marketplace for surplus produce in Kenya. Claire emphasizes the environmental impact of food loss in Africa, while Jamil highlights their partnership's role in promoting sustainability across East and West Africa. They share ambitions for expansion and technology integration to enhance their impact continent-wide.
Episode 88: Decoding the African Hotel Investment Market with Co-CEO JLL
In this episode of the AHIF podcast, Wayne Godwin, co-CEO of JLL in Africa, shares his expertise on Africa's booming hospitality sector. With transaction volumes outpacing pre-pandemic levels and a growing interest in leisure properties, Wayne provides a comprehensive overview of the investment landscape. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable strategies."
Press room
Dream Hotels & Resorts and CityBlue Hotels Forge Strategic Partnership to Promote Pan-African Hospitality
Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) announced a strategic sales and representation partnership to strengthen their market presence across Africa. The collaboration, under the tagline "Collaborating for a Brighter African Hospitality Future," unites two leading African hospitality companies with a shared vision for sustainable growth.
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new rooms including a landmark entry in Tanzani
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the addition of seven new hotels, contributing over 1,200 rooms to its African portfolio and marking its debut in Tanzania. These additions bring the Group's presence in Africa to nearly 100 hotels, moving closer to its goal of 150 hotels in five years. Key markets such as Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia also see significant growth.
CityBlue Hotels Invests in Agtech Startup Farm to Feed
CityBlue Hotels has acquired an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed, which sources imperfect surplus produce from farmers to increase their income and combat food loss. This initiative strengthens CityBlue’s ESG credentials and supports The Diar Group’s impact investment strategy.
Reports
Colliers Insights: AHIF 2024 Edition
This whitepaper by Collier's focuses on innovation, sustainability and growth in Africa's hospitality and tourism industry.
The Green Bath - A Whitepaper on Sustainable Renovation by Hansgrohe
Packed with tips and insights, "The Green Bath" highlights simple yet impactful ways to save water. For instance, they recommend replacing space-consuming bathtubs with showers. Showers use significantly less water, and Hansgrohe even offers water-saving showerheads with EcoSmart technology that can reduce water usage by up to 60% compared to conventional models.
Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Report
Consistent, reliable and comparable data on the development pipeline activity of the hotel chains who are operating in Africa, and those who are seeking to enter the continent for the first time..