Hilton Hotels Build Modular Hotel in Africa
KIGALI, RWANDA— Hilton Worldwide named new properties and extensions in three African countries at this year’s African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF). It continues its commitment to expansion across the continent as it seeks to double its footprint from its existing 39 hotels to more than 80 hotels in the next 3-5 years, according to the company. Among the new hotels agreed is Africa’s first modular-build hotel, the 280 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, a concept that Hilton first premiered in 2014 through a partnership with CIMC Modular Building Systems. Other deals see the creation of Africa’s tallest hotel in Nairobi and its recently signed Legend Curio at Lagos Airport. Hilton will manage all three properties. Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP development, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide said, “Having been present in Africa for more than 50 years, we’re proud to have remained at the forefront of pioneering hotel growth on the continent. This year at AHIF, we’re breaking new ground in the region with the announcement of our...
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