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Hospitality Net
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hyatt's Brand Footprint in Africa Set for 50% Rooms Growth by End of 2030
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Hyatt ( announced that Hyatt expects around 50% rooms growth across new and existing markets in Africa by the end of 2030. In the past two years, Hyatt saw 51% rooms growth in Africa, fueled by the addition of several milestone properties and first-time brand entries. These included Park Hyatt Marrakech, introducing the luxury brand to Morocco; Hyatt Centric Cairo West, the brand's debut on the continent; Hyatt Regency Harare – The Meikles, Hyatt's first hotel in Zimbabwe; and Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, its first hotel in Kenya. Most recently, in March 2025, Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands opened along Lower Kabete Road. This marks Hyatt's first dual-branded development in Africa, offering guests two distinct stay experiences under one roof, just minutes from Westgate Mall, the Nairobi National Museum, and Karura Forest. Last year marked a breakthrough year for Hyatt in Africa, and we're just getting started. Our growth across key leisure and business hubs reflects a strategic focus on having hotels where our guests and World of Hyatt members want to travel most. As we expand, we remain committed to delivering high-quality hospitality experiences that resonate with both global travelers and local communities. Stephen Ansell, Managing Director, Hyatt, Middle East and Africa In the next two years, Hyatt hotels are set to debut in new markets within the region, including the anticipated opening of Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja in Nigeria. Additionally, the launch of Park Hyatt Johannesburg is set for later this year, following an extensive renovation of The Winston Hotel. The luxury property will include 31 guestrooms and is expected to be popular with business and leisure guests alike, offering understated luxury and an elevated home away from home experience with highly personalized, intuitive, and fully engaged service. This is an exciting chapter in the growth of Hyatt's portfolio across Africa, as we add hotels with intent in high-demand destinations. We are proud to collaborate with our trusted owners to thoughtfully introduce Hyatt's diverse brands to both new and established markets across the region. Felicity Black-Roberts, Senior Vice President Development, Hyatt, EAME The upcoming properties are expected to join the Hyatt brand portfolio in Africa, with Hyatt hotels currently present in South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Egypt. Some of the Hyatt branded hotels in the region include: Park Hyatt Zanzibar – Located in Stone Town, the luxury hotel holds 62 rooms and provides the ultimate haven amongst the area's winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and famed Zanzibari doors, featuring magnificent ornate wooden carvings. Located in Stone Town, the luxury hotel holds 62 rooms and provides the ultimate haven amongst the area's winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and famed Zanzibari doors, featuring magnificent ornate wooden carvings. Park Hyatt Marrakech – Opened in 2024, this luxury resort is ideally located, with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and next to Al Maaden Golf course. – Opened in 2024, this luxury resort is ideally located, with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and next to Al Maaden Golf course. Hyatt Regency Harare – The Meikles – Marking the first Hyatt branded hotel in Zimbabwe, this hotel offers iconic architecture, charm, luxury, and easy access to major attractions in Harare. Marking the first Hyatt branded hotel in Zimbabwe, this hotel offers iconic architecture, charm, luxury, and easy access to major attractions in Harare. Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro – A modern oasis in the heart of Tanzania's largest city, this hotel boasts a superb waterfront location and spectacular views of the harbour. A modern oasis in the heart of Tanzania's largest city, this hotel boasts a superb waterfront location and spectacular views of the harbour. Hyatt Centric Cairo West – Opened in October 2024, this art-focused hotel offers travellers a convenient location near iconic landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum. Opened in October 2024, this art-focused hotel offers travellers a convenient location near iconic landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum. Hyatt Regency Cape Town – located in one of Cape Town's most vibrant neighborhoods, Bo-Kaap, this property offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture while enjoying views of Table Mountain. located in one of Cape Town's most vibrant neighborhoods, Bo-Kaap, this property offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture while enjoying views of Table Mountain. Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands – Nestled in the heart of Nairobi's bustling city centre, travellers can enjoy sophisticated lodgings, diverse dining options, and a contemporary selection of amenities and services. For additional information on the Hyatt brand portfolio, visit The term 'Hyatt' is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Hyatt. About Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable when made, are inherently uncertain, and are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside of Kiraku, Inc. or Hyatt's control, which could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements made in this press release are made only as of the date of their initial publication and neither party undertakes an obligation to publicly update any of these forward-looking statements as actual events unfold, except to the extent required by applicable law. If one or more forward-looking statements is updated, no inference should be drawn that any additional updates will be made with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. Chloe Duncan Hyatt – Middle East & Africa Hyatt
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA's Powerhouse Program Adds DEI and Closing Sessions with Speakers from Hyatt, PineBridge Benson Elliot, Accor, Radisson and Valor UK & Europe
IHIF EMEA offers new networking opportunities to connect the hospitality ecosystem LONDON, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in EMEA, announces its powerhouse programme is expanding with a session focused on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) as well as a closing session where the IHIF EMEA audience will get the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through a question and answer session. IHIF EMEA's 27th edition takes place 31 March - 2 April at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Register here. On 31 March during the 'Own the moment: Perspectives on diverse leadership and governance' session, Felicity Black-Roberts, Vice President Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Kristen Kozlowski, Managing Director, PineBridge Benson Elliot will share their personal experiences discussing the art of fostering a unique and productive company culture, with a particular emphasis on governance and promoting opportunities for a diverse, gender-balanced workforce. The session will be moderated by Charlotte Sweeney OBE, Inclusive Leadership Expert, Author, Member of the Forbes HR Council, Founder of Charlotte Sweeney Associates. The event's closing session on 2 April, 'Hospitality performance question time: Owners and operators, and asset managers in the hot seat', brings together Ruslan Husry, CEO, HR Group; Camil Yazbeck, Global Chief Development Officer - Premium, Midscale and Economy, Accor; and Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group to tackle the most pressing questions in hospitality performance. Jon Colley, Chief Strategic Growth Officer, Valor UK & Europe will moderate. This session invites the audience to drive the conversation with questions and answers about aligning goals, optimising partnerships, and navigating today's complex market challenges. Joe Stather, VP/Market Leader, Operational Real Estate, Questex, said, 'We are extremely pleased to welcome these industry leaders to our conference programme. DEI is a vital topic. Not only does it create a fairer society by ensuring everyone has equal access to opportunities, but it also fuels creativity by bringing together people with unique perspectives. Additionally, we listened to the needs of our audience and we created the closing session with them in mind. They will drive the conversation with their questions, which should create a fantastic exchange with industry leaders. We look forward to bringing the EMEA hospitality investment industry together at the end of the month.' View the complete conference programme here. New networking opportunities to connect the hospitality ecosystemIHIF EMEA is prioritising networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration. The Power hour AI-based networking are AI-driven sessions which take place on 31 March from 14:00-15:00 and 1 April from 17:15-18:15. The sessions match attendees with the most relevant contacts based on goals and interests, ensuring fast, high-value introductions. Stather added, 'We are very excited about the Power Hour. We know that finding the right people at an event can be challenging. This new networking solution will make finding the right people seamless so they can start the right conversations, right away.' Additionally, is partnering with IHIF EMEA as a Global Distribution Partner to create the Bar & Networking Pavilion, a dynamic space for both dedicated meetings and spontaneous networking opportunities. With a central bar and café located at the heart of the IHIF EMEA Pavilion, it's a place where ideas flow, deals happen, and connections will be made. For more information about IHIF EMEA 2025 and to register, visit To register for a media pass, email Meryl Franzman at mfranzman@ For sponsorship opportunities, click here. Stay connected with IHIF EMEA on X, LinkedIn and Instagram and follow #IHIFEMEA25. About IHIF EMEA The International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) is the premier event for hospitality investment professionals. By uniting influential hospitality leaders from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, IHIF EMEA aims to shape the future of the hospitality industry with three-days of content, networking, insights and deal-making. IHIF EMEA takes place 31 March - 2 April 2025 at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. About QuestexQuestex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. 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