Hyatt's Brand Footprint in Africa Set for 50% Rooms Growth by End of 2030
In the past two years, Hyatt saw 51% rooms growth in Africa, fueled by the addition of several milestone properties and first-time brand entries. These included Park Hyatt Marrakech, introducing the luxury brand to Morocco; Hyatt Centric Cairo West, the brand's debut on the continent; Hyatt Regency Harare – The Meikles, Hyatt's first hotel in Zimbabwe; and Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands, its first hotel in Kenya.
Most recently, in March 2025, Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands opened along Lower Kabete Road. This marks Hyatt's first dual-branded development in Africa, offering guests two distinct stay experiences under one roof, just minutes from Westgate Mall, the Nairobi National Museum, and Karura Forest.
'Last year marked a breakthrough year for Hyatt in Africa, and we're just getting started,' said Stephen Ansell, Managing Director, Hyatt, Middle East and Africa. 'Our growth across key leisure and business hubs reflects a strategic focus on having hotels where our guests and World of Hyatt members want to travel most. As we expand, we remain committed to delivering high-quality hospitality experiences that resonate with both global travelers and local communities.'
In the next two years, Hyatt hotels are set to debut in new markets within the region, including the anticipated opening of Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja in Nigeria. Additionally, the launch of Park Hyatt Johannesburg is set for later this year, following an extensive renovation of The Winston Hotel. The luxury property will include 31 guestrooms and is expected to be popular with business and leisure guests alike, offering understated luxury and an elevated home away from home experience with highly personalized, intuitive, and fully engaged service.
'This is an exciting chapter in the growth of Hyatt's portfolio across Africa, as we add hotels with intent in high-demand destinations,' said Felicity Black-Roberts, Senior Vice President Development, Hyatt, EAME. 'We are proud to collaborate with our trusted owners to thoughtfully introduce Hyatt's diverse brands to both new and established markets across the region.'
The upcoming properties are expected to join the Hyatt brand portfolio in Africa, with Hyatt hotels currently present in South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Egypt. Some of the Hyatt branded hotels in the region include:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar – Located in Stone Town, the luxury hotel holds 62 rooms and provides the ultimate haven amongst the area's winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, and famed Zanzibari doors, featuring magnificent ornate wooden carvings.
Park Hyatt Marrakech – Opened in 2024, this luxury resort is ideally located, with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and next to Al Maaden Golf course.
Hyatt Regency Harare – The Meikles – Marking the first Hyatt branded hotel in Zimbabwe, this hotel offers iconic architecture, charm, luxury, and easy access to major attractions in Harare.Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro – A modern oasis in the heart of Tanzania's largest city, this hotel boasts a superb waterfront location and spectacular views of the harbour.
Hyatt Centric Cairo West – Opened in October 2024, this art-focused hotel offers travellers a convenient location near iconic landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum.
Hyatt Regency Cape Town – located in one of Cape Town's most vibrant neighborhoods, Bo-Kaap, this property offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture while enjoying views of Table Mountain.
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands – Nestled in the heart of Nairobi's bustling city centre, travellers can enjoy sophisticated lodgings, diverse dining options, and a contemporary selection of amenities and services.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Wamda
5 days ago
- Wamda
Entlaq launches national report on Egypt's cleantech and energy future
Press release: In a strategic move that underscores Egypt's commitment to a sustainable green economy, Entlaq for Strategic Consulting and Research, in collaboration with the Ministerial Group for Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, has launched a landmark national report titled ' Cleantech and Energy in Egypt 2025: Between Climate Imperatives and Economic Opportunities'. This report presents the first comprehensive diagnostic of Egypt's cleantech ecosystem through a political, regulatory, and market lens. It comes at a critical juncture as the global cleantech sector—spanning renewable energy, smart water solutions, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient innovation—becomes one of the most competitive and strategically financed sectors worldwide. In 2024 alone, infrastructure finance across the Middle East and Africa reached USD 152.3 billion, with clean energy investments accounting for over $21.5 billion. Countries in the region are rapidly scaling their cleantech ecosystems through targeted regulation, capital mobilisation, and innovation hubs—making it imperative for Egypt to move quickly, not just to catch up, but to lead. Domestically, climate-related vulnerabilities intersect with structural challenges such as water scarcity, industrial energy inefficiency, and rising employment pressures, resulting in additional socioeconomic burdens. Yet Egypt holds unique, underutilised advantages: a strong STEM talent pool, one of the largest renewable energy potentials in the region, a high-potential startup ecosystem, and a strategic geographic location connecting Africa, Europe, and the Gulf. The report focuses on two strategic domains: EnergyTech—including renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, and green hydrogen—and WaterTech—including greywater reuse, desalination, and digital water management. It draws on a robust methodology that includes high-level roundtables with government, the private sector, and startups, as well as extensive secondary data analysis and targeted field research, including interviews and surveys. The report identifies five cross-cutting structural barriers hindering the growth of cleantech in Egypt. First, regulatory fragmentation limits startup growth, with challenges in licensing, delayed industrial registration, and unclear net metering policies—particularly when benchmarked against countries like Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and India. Second, green finance remains limited and unevenly distributed, with Egypt receiving less than 17% of Africa's climate venture capital in 2024. Third, there are infrastructure gaps, including limited access to testing labs, grid integration facilities, and cleantech-ready industrial zones, in contrast with global models like India's Clean Energy Centres and the EU's InnoEnergy Highway. Fourth, adoption of cleantech solutions remains low among both consumers and public institutions due to limited awareness, lack of incentives, and underdeveloped promotion programmes. Finally, while Egypt possesses clear comparative advantages, activating them will require integrated reforms across policy, regulation, finance, infrastructure, and talent development. The report outlines an ambitious vision to position Egypt as a regional hub for green innovation. It calls for the enactment of a dedicated cleantech startup law, the introduction of financial incentives for energy and water innovation, and reforms in public procurement policies to stimulate technology adoption. It also emphasises the need to channel capital toward women-led and gender-diverse ventures and to align Egypt's national strategies with global best practices, adapted to local realities. To realise this vision, the report urges the formation of a multi-stakeholder national and regional coalition that brings together the public and private sectors, academia, and civil society to accelerate Egypt's green industrial transformation and fulfil its sustainable development goals.
Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Al Bawaba
Johnson Controls–hitachi and Elsewedy Machinery Win Landmark Contract to Deliver Egypt's Largest Vrf System for High-speed Rail Project
Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning Middle East and Africa (Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA), in partnership with Elsewedy Machinery, was awarded a major HVAC contract for Egypt's flagship High-Speed Rail (HSR) project — a national infrastructure milestone that links major cities and ports and sets new benchmarks in sustainable transport development across the country. The official signing ceremony was attended by top leaders from Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning and Elsewedy Machinery, underscoring their strong commitment to Egypt's infrastructure modernization and long-term sustainability goals. Spanning 660 kilometers, the HSR line will connect Ain Sokhna, Alamein, Cairo, Alexandria, 6th of October City, and other key hubs across Egypt. Once operational, the system will serve 21 stations, transporting over 1 million passengers and 8,500 tons of cargo daily. The project is designed to dramatically reduce travel times and support faster, more efficient logistics nationwide. As part of this strategic collaboration, Hitachi will supply more than 3,000 high-efficiency indoor VRF units, manufactured at its facility in Barcelona, Spain. The solution delivers a total cooling capacity exceeding 11,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) and features Eurovent certification and high-ambient resilience — tailored to Egypt's climate and transport sector requirements. 'This mega project represents a pivotal advancement in Egypt's national infrastructure agenda. It reflects the country's vision for modern, efficient, and climate-conscious transportation,' said Ahmed Aqel, general manager, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA. 'We are proud to deliver our advanced HVAC systems to a development of this scale and significance, working alongside Elsewedy Machinery to ensure technical precision, operational excellence, and long-term impact.' Elsewedy Machinery — the trading arm of Elsewedy Electric Group — will oversee the complete scope of HVAC delivery, including supply, installation, copper piping network, start-up, commissioning, and after-sales service. 'Our partnership with Elsewedy Electric brings together global HVAC innovation and local execution expertise,' added Ahmed Aqel, general manager, Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA. 'By integrating high-performance European-manufactured VRF systems into Egypt's high-speed rail infrastructure, we are supporting a new benchmark in sustainable, large-scale transport solutions.' This high-speed rail project reflects Egypt's forward-thinking leadership and ambition for sustainable growth. The project stands as a defining example of infrastructure that drives national transformation. By enhancing regional connectivity and supporting more efficient logistics, this development will have a lasting economic and social impact.
Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Al Bawaba
Leadership Transition at Microsoft Middle East & Africa
Microsoft today announced a new leadership appointment in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, with Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, transitioning to a regional role as General Manager, Middle East and Africa Growth her new capacity, Mirna will oversee Microsoft's business across a diverse set of markets within the Middle East and Africa region, including Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria among others, leading efforts to accelerate digital transformation, foster innovation, and drive inclusive economic opportunity. Her appointment reflects Microsoft's continued investment in experienced, purpose-driven leadership to support the region's evolving technological and economic brings over 20 years of cross-sector experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Since taking the helm at Microsoft Egypt, she has led significant progress in advancing the country's digital ecosystem – accelerating cloud adoption, expanding skilling initiatives, and strengthening collaboration with both public and private sector partners.'It has been a privilege to witness and contribute to Egypt's remarkable digital journey,' said Mirna Arif. 'I am excited to carry these learnings forward to support governments and organizations across emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa as they harness the power of cloud and AI to drive sustainable economic and societal progress.'Egypt remains a strategic market for Microsoft, with immense potential for continued growth as government entities and organizations across key sectors increasingly adopt cloud, AI, and digital technologies to accelerate innovation and economic progress. Microsoft is proud to be a trusted partner in this transformation journey – supporting efforts to enhance productivity, improve citizen and customer experiences, and create new opportunities across industries. The company remains deeply committed to Egypt's digital future and to empowering individuals and organizations to realize the full benefits of the latest technologies. Microsoft is in the process of appointing a new General Manager for Egypt and will continue to work closely with stakeholders to sustain the momentum of its digital transformation agenda and empower individuals and organizations to achieve more.
