Africa's chain hotel development pipeline has reached a record high of 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms as of early 2026, representing an 18.6% increase year-on-year, according to the 18th annual Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report published by W...

The Council of the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI) has elevated Professor Wasiu Babalola as the Acting National President & Chairman of Council of the Institute subject to ratification and confirmation at the Institute's upcoming Annual General...

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 625 luxury hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, is strengthening its presence across Africa with continued strategic expansion. The announcement comes...

FHS Africa, organised by The Bench has announced the 2026 recipients of the prestigious FHS Africa Awards. This year’s honourees are Vimbai Masiyiwa, Co-Founder and CEO of Batoka Africa, who will receive the Leadership Award, and Colin Bell, CEO of Natural...

TUI Group has named Abel Matutes Tur, Founder and President of Sirenis Hotels & Resorts, as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026. A distinguished honour recognizing an extraordinary lifetime devoted to shaping the global hospitality and tourism...

The Federal Government has directed the immediate implementation of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act 2022 and its 2025 Regulations, in a move aimed at strengthening professionalism and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s hospitality...