Hilton Hotels Branches Out in Africa
Hilton and Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, have announced the signing of a 20-year extension to the current agreement to manage the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The Hilton group is also expanding its reach in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
The Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
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Kenya:
Hilton to Open Ngong Road Outlet in December
Nation, 5 October 2017
Global hotels brand Hilton is set to rebrand Nairobi's Amber Hotel as part of a Sh5.2 billion ($50 million) plan to open about 100 hotels in Africa over the next five years. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Hilton Hotel Franchise Enters Rwanda Market
New Times, 6 October 2017
Global hotel franchise, Hilton Hotel, is entering the Rwandan market by taking over Ubumwe Grande Hotel in downtown Kigali. Read more »
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Uganda:
253 Room Luxury Hotel Opens in Kampala
Monitor, 11 October 2017
The Pearl of Africa Hotel (formerly Kampala Hilton Hotel) in Nakasero, Kampala has been inaugurated. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Ubumwe-Hilton Deal Hangs in Balance Over Investors' Row
New Times, 16 October 2017
The much-publicised takeover of Ubumwe Grand Hotel by global hotel chain, Hilton Group, could go up in smoke even before it takes effect after a key stakeholder in the business… Read more »
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East Africa:
Global Hotels Move Into 'Stable' East Africa to Grow Their Markets
East African, 12 October 2017
Global Hotel brands are looking for investment opportunities in East Africa banking on the growing middle class and international recognition of the region's stability. Read more »