WTTC's 2026 Economic Impact Research shows Kenya's T&T sector contributed $12.7B (9.3% of GDP) in 2025, while Africa's sector hit $228B and is forecast to grow 5.4% in 2026.
Research on Kenya's circular economy finds that ecosystem position and strategic collaboration matter more than business model innovation in determining access to capital, legitimacy, and scale.
Reservations are now open for JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, a luxury safari retreat owned and operated by Lazizi Solio Limited set to welcome guests in July 2026. Located within Solio Game Reserve, the camp will bring the brand’s signature blend of sophisticated design, exceptional service, and holistic wellbeing to one of Kenya’s oldest private rhino sanctuaries.
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capital and Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel located in the capital’s established Kilimani district. The new property will complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability to serve both short- and extended-stay demand across a broader range of traveller segments. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028, Citadines Westview Nairobi is designed to cater to a growing mix of both corporate and leisure travellers as well as the meeting and conferences demand.
The council will coordinate $400bn in hotel assets to improve investment conditions and unlock hospitality projects across Africa.
The Diar Group in partnership with Staroot Real Estate, is pleased to announce a proposed collaboration to develop and operate Diani Residences by CityBlue, a landmark mixed-use residential and hospitality development in Diani Beach. The announcement will be unveiled at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa taking place in Nairobi on 1 April 2026.
CityBlue Hotels, a member of The Diar Group, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce a deal with Sands of Darakasi Resort Ltd for the development and operation of Oceara Residences by CityBlue, a landmark beachfront hospitality project in Watamu, Kenya.
The expansion launches with three Kenyan properties under Clarion and Ascend brands, part of Choice's broader EMEA growth delivering 17% unit growth in 2025.
The summit will gather hospitality leaders in Nairobi to discuss investment opportunities and development strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa's growing hotel market.
Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group's strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on the group's established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties.
Fairview Hotel Nairobi - one of Africa's most cherished heritage hotels - is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill's living garden hotel, represents the brand's first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts' leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of an agreement for a new property - Ava Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya. This addition reinforces Hilton's continued growth across Africa, with plans to open more than 100 hotels on the continent in the coming years.
APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and news distribution consultancy, is delighted to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) 2026.Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) - formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) - is the continent's leading annual hospitality investment conference. It serves as a meeting place for senior hotel investors, developers, operators, and advisors from across Africa and around the world. The event connects business leaders from both international and local markets to enable deals that drive investment and development into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hotel assets across Africa.As a member of the Advisory Board, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard will play an instrumental role in shaping the strategic direction of FHS Africa by sharing valuable insights on the key themes and topics that will define the event's agenda. His perspective will help ensure that FHS Africa continues to deliver impactful, relevant, and future-focused discussions for the continent's hospitality and investment sectors.From 2019 to 2025, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard has served as a long-standing member of the Advisory Board of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) - the premier hotel investment conference in Africa - and has been an active speaker at both AHIF and the Forum de l'Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA).In July 2019, APO Group entered a long-term partnership with Bench Events, organisers of AHIF (now FHS Africa), to help drive hotel investment across the African continent.Through his continued involvement with FHS Africa, Nicolas aims to further support initiatives that strengthen Africa's position as a leading destination for hospitality investment and development.Named among the Top 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023 and 2024, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard serves in multiple senior advisory capacities across key sectors. He is a Senior Advisory Board Member at the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business; Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal African Society (United Kingdom) and to the European Union - Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC); and Special Advisor to the President of Rugby Africa. He is also an Advisory Board Member at the Africa Energy Chamber (AEC), the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), the World Football Summit (WFS), and the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa. Additionally, he serves as a Member of the Africa Tech Festival / AfricaCom Leadership Council, a Member of the Pan-Africa Ubuntu Circle of The ONE Campaign, and an International Committee Member at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Aksaya Estates Limited has signed an agreement with Marriott International to bring Courtyard by Marriott to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Slated to open in 2027, the Courtyard by Marriott Nairobi Airport will enhance the hospitality offerings at Kenya's key international gateway, providing guests with an elevated experience to optimise work, relax and make the most of their stay.
A&K Sanctuary, the luxury lodge and camp collection from A&K Travel Group, is proud to announce the launch of Kitirua Plains Lodge, a groundbreaking new property set in Kenya's iconic Amboseli region. Opening June 1st 2026, this all-suite lodge marks Abercrombie & Kent's return to its heartland - six decades after Geoffrey Kent pioneered the modern luxury safari in Kenya. Set on a 128-acre private concession bordering Amboseli National Park and just ten minutes from the park's main gate, Kitirua Plains Lodge is poised to redefine Kenya's safari scene with a bold, design-led vision that honours the pioneering legacy of luxury adventure travel that began here six decades ago.
A bold new chapter in design, discovery and conservation unfolds as &Beyond Suyian Lodge officially opens its doors. Set on 44 000 acres of private wilderness in the heart of Laikipia, the lodge offers something rare - complete exclusivity on a wildlife conservancy, a design-led aesthetic shaped by ancient geology, and a curated set of experiences that go far beyond traditional game drives.
Elewana Collection, an operator of award-winning boutique lodges and safari camps across Kenya and Tanzania, has unveiled significant renovations and refreshed culinary concepts at its iconic Kenyan propertiy Elephant Pepper Camp in the Maasai Mara.
Elewana Collection, an operator of award-winning boutique lodges and safari camps across Kenya and Tanzania, has unveiled significant renovations and refreshed culinary concepts at its iconic Kenyan property Elsa's Kopje Meru.
Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2TN to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP.
Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson's luxury tented safari camp in Kenya's famed Maasai Mara, and part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, has officially re-opened following a full interior re-design. The re-opening is welcomed in time for guests to take their front row seats for the annual Great Migration, which typically occurs during July and August.