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Quality Hotels and Resorts: Nairobi vs Zanzibar

From Luanda to Zanzibar: Hilton Unveils Major Expansion with 160 Hotels Planned in Africa​

June 20, 2025
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Hilton Luanda Hotel Godinho

(IN SHORT) At the 2025 Future Hospitality Summit Africa, Hilton announced plans to grow from 63 to over 160 hotels across Africa, including more than 100 in development. Key debuts span Angola (three properties), Benin (Hilton Cotonou), Madagascar (two Antananarivo hotels), Ghana (Hampton Accra Airport; Hilton Accra Cantonments later this year), Nigeria (Curio Abuja, Lagos Ikeja, Kano Garden Inn), Ethiopia (DoubleTree in Adama and Dire Dawa), and Tanzania (Canopy Zanzibar). The expansion will create 18,000 new jobs and integrates all properties into Hilton Honors. Recent openings include Canopy Cape Town Longkloof, DoubleTree Addis Ababa Airport, and Hampton Sandton Grayston.

(PRESS RELEASE) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 2025-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today unveiled plans to nearly triple its African footprint to over 160 hotels, including more than 100 properties in development across Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola, Madagascar, and beyond. Announced at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, this expansion will generate approximately 18,000 new jobs and support 600 immediate hires as Hilton bolsters its award-winning brands across the continent.

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Hilton Garden Inn Luanda Airport

Angola Debut
  • Hilton Luanda Hotel Godinho (2027): 220 rooms and suites along an 11,250 m² beachfront, multiple restaurants, and 1,000 m² of event space (partner: Servicab S.A.).
  • Hilton Garden Inn Luanda Airport (2028): 200 rooms, all-day dining, meeting rooms, fitness center, pool, rooftop bar (partner: Crestigo).
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Cabinda Futila Residences (2026): 290 apartments, 10 oceanfront villas, restaurant, pool, natural lake (partner: Prodoil S.A.).
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Hilton Cotonou

New Market Entrants
  • Hilton Cotonou, Benin (2028): 233 rooms, multiple F&B outlets, spa, pool, meetings—adjacent to Congress Palace (partner: SDHB).
  • Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Antananarivo, Madagascar: 170-room Hilton (2028) and 120-room Garden Inn (2027) in the capital, with ballrooms, meeting suites, spa, gym, and pool.
  • Hampton by Hilton Accra Airport, Ghana (2026): 170 rooms, fitness center, pool, meeting spaces, 24/7 social hub (partner: Amani International).
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Nigeria Growth
  • The Wave Hotel Abuja Jabi, Curio Collection (2026): 93 rooms, outdoor pool, wellness center.
  • Hilton Lagos Ikeja (2029): 200 rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, ballroom, meetings, fitness center (partner: Cornfield Group).
  • Hilton Garden Inn Kano (2029): 100 rooms, meetings, pool, gym (partner: Akhim Plus).

Ethiopia & Tanzania
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Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

North Africa & Recent Openings
Hilton currently operates 63 African hotels and will enroll all new properties in Hilton Honors, serving over 218 million members worldwide.

“Africa’s dynamic markets and rich cultures have driven our 65-year legacy here,” said Carlos Khneisser, Hilton’s Chief Development Officer, Middle East & Africa. “Our partnerships will deliver exceptional guest experiences, create thousands of local jobs, and fuel the continent’s hospitality evolution.”

Media Contact:
Maya Chacko
Hilton
maya.chacko@hilton.com
SOURCE: Hilton
 

Africa in focus: TUI strengthens hotel clusters across the continent to meet growing holiday demand​

  • 12/3/2025
  • 14 Day
New hotels openings in Tunisia, Egypt, The Gambia and Tanzania.

Africa is increasingly in the spotlight as one of the world’s emerging destinations for holidaymakers. With its diverse cultures, natural wonders, and growing appeal among international travellers, the continent is becoming a focus for global tourism. Reflecting this trend, TUI Group continues its strategic expansion across Africa with the addition of seven new hotels to its regional clusters. In North Africa, four resorts joined the portfolio in November, reinforcing TUI’s commitment to offering diversified experiences across the continent. The first TUI Blue hotel in The Gambia has also opened its doors, strengthening the group’s presence in West Africa. Looking ahead, two additional hotels are set to open in Zanzibar by early 2026.

“With the expansion of our hotel clusters in North, West, and East Africa, we are continuing to deliver differentiated holiday experiences in promising growth destinations. These new openings allow us to reach new customer segments from emerging source markets, while delivering the high-quality, authentic holiday experiences that define the TUI brand. We remain committed to sustainable development that benefit local communities and enrich our guests’ stays across the continent”, says Peter Krueger, member of the TUI Group Executive Board and CEO Holiday Experiences.

Tunisia: The Mora Sahara Tozeur

The new resort is situated in western Tunisia, on the edge of the Sahara in Tozeur, a region renowned for its lush palm groves and unique architecture. The Mora Sahara Tozeur offers 93 rooms and villas with desert views. Besides its multiple dining venues, including three restaurants with international and local cuisine, as well as an outdoor dining experience à la carte, the hotel also has a fitness centre, a multipurpose court and a spa.

The Mora Sahara Tozeur welcomes guests of all ages, offering both serene adult escapes and memorable family adventures.

Egypt: TUI Magic Life and Jaz are expanding their hotel offerings

TUI Magic Life Redsina Sharm el Sheikh has been recently modernised and is located on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt in Sharm el Sheikh, a destination known for its white beaches and crystal-clear waters. The hotel is situated directly on the beach and welcomes its guests in 521 rooms.

TUI Magic Life Redsina Sharm el Sheikh offers swim-up pools, a water park and a diving school right by the house reef. The club caters to families, couples and solo travellers. TUI’s joint venture partner JAZ Hotel Group added two new resorts to its portfolio in November. JAZ Royal Palmariva is nestled in a prime beachfront location in Makadi Bay, offering 505 stylish rooms and bungalows with attentive personalized service. Whether visiting as a couple, with family, or solo, JAZ Royal Palmariva promises an effortless escape at the Red Sea. The second new addition is JAZ Palmariva Beach on the shores of Madinat Makadi, featuring 339 rooms, refined dining experiences, and a vibrant promenade just moments away.

The Gambia: TUI Blue Tamala

Since 1 November 2025, TUI Blue Tamala welcomes its guests as a stylish adults-only hotel on the coast of Serrekunda, The Gambia. Located directly on a private stretch of beach, the resort offers 140 elegantly designed rooms, including swim-up options, and an all-inclusive concept tailored for relaxation and indulgence. The hotel features a vibrant mix of daily live entertainment, a beach bar, a relaxing spa, and the signature BLUEf!t program with a wide range of sports activities and a modern fitness studio. The hotel is equipped with solar panels used for warm water.

Tanzania: Jaz Amaluna and Riu Swahili

TUI's growing hotel cluster in Zanzibar will be further strengthened in the coming months. Opening on December 15th, 2025,

JAZ Amaluna is an adults-only resort located along the serene shores of Uroa Beach, Zanzibar. This 5-star resort features 211 rooms, including suites and swim-up rooms, each offering a serene retreat tailored for discerning adults and couples. The resort also boasts two swimming pools, a variety of dining options with both international and local flavors, and a dedicated wellness center. In early 2026,

Riu Palace Swahili will follow, which is also designed as an adults-only hotel. The resort with 24-hour all-inclusive service provides more than 500 comfortable rooms, three infinity pools, seven restaurants, eight bars, a varied entertainment programme and the premium Elite Club service.

Including the two upcoming hotel openings in Zanzibar, the portfolio of TUI Hotels & Resorts in Africa will grow to 106 hotels with over 34,000 rooms in nine countries - further strengthening the group’s presence in Africa, which continues to emerge as a trending continent for holidaymakers.

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Africa in focus: TUI Group strengthens hotel clusters across the continent to meet growing holiday demand

New hotels openings in Tunisia, Egypt, The Gambia and Tanzania.
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MOTOCHINI said:
Hahaha hapa hauta waona kabisa
watakuambia Zanzibar ni pwani kuna bahari
Hawa dawa ni Tanzania hotels vs kenyan Hotels
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Ule ujinga wa kuwaona wa Kenya maadui ulishakufa, ulipandikizwa na watawala wakidhani wakenya watawaamsha watanzania. Kwa sasa mkenya na Mtanganyika ni ndugu. na wanapendana Alhadulilah.
 
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