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  • News: WTM Latin America signs big names for inaugural show

    WTM Latin America has created a dedicated area at the exhibition floor to showcase organisations with global representation.

    The ‘Global Village’ will host international hotel chains, technology companies and wholesalers who’re heading to São Paulo this April for the inaugural World Travel Market Latin America, with many exhibiting at a Brazilian travel trade event for the primary time.

    World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, also confirms that Accor is the official Hotel Partner for the show.

    Accor recently strengthened its leadership in Latin America with the $265m purchase of Mexican hotel chain Grupo Posadas.

    It has greater than 200 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation is heavily specializing in Brazil, following its strategic decision to expand outside its core North American market.

    It has nine hotels open in Latin America, with another thirteen Hyatt-branded properties within the confirmed pipeline.

    Accor and Hyatt are joined within the Global Village by Worldhotels, Marriott, Starwood, Hilton Worldwide, Grupo Melia, Vila Gale and Trump Hotels.

    Trump Hotels can also be making its first appearance at a travel event in Brazil.

    The volume of worldwide hotel giants in attendance, lots of whom are listed on their home country’s stock exchange, confirms that non-public sector businesses see World Travel Market Latin America as a valuable and worthwhile business opportunity.

    Other hotel sector specialists exhibiting include the Caribbean giant, resort operators Sandals & Beaches, Austria-Trend Hotels and the east African experts The Zanzibar Collection.

    WTM London regulars from the hotel technology sector, including Pegasus and TripAdvisor, also are in attendance.

    Finally, quite a few B2B wholesalers supplying groups, tours, hotels and activities are exhibiting on the inaugural event, reflecting the significance of Brazil as both an inbound and outbound destination.

    London-based JAC, Miki Travel, Go Global from Israel and HotelsPro from america are some of the wholesalers seeking to check with suppliers.

    Reed Travel Exhibitions director WTM Latin America Lawrence Reinisch said: “Interest within the first World Travel Market Latin America from the personal sector have been outstanding.

    “I am especially pleased to bring quite a few exhibitors to Brazil for the 1st time, including one of the most world’s major hotel chains.

    “This demonstrates the worldwide appeal of the arena Travel Market brand and in addition the strong interest the personal sector has in conducting business in Brazil and Latin America.

    “I am delighted that World Travel Market Latin America is the primary exhibition that’s ready to facilitate such business opportunities for both Brazil and the region.”

  • Hotel pipeline reveals growth in African markets

    Research by W Hospitality Group has revealed the choice of planned new hotel rooms within the hotel development pipeline in Africa has increased by 16 per cent on last year, which was itself 12 per cent up on 2011. 

    This is predicated on a sample of 29 international hotel chains, with 59 brands between them, and analyses deals that they have got signed with owners.

    As in previous years, the detail behind the headline shows a definite tale of 2 Africas.

    In north Africa, the event pipeline grew by nine per cent, from 17,217 planned new hotel rooms in 2012 to 18,782 rooms in 77 hotels in 2013. 

    In sub-Saharan Africa, however, the chains’ pipeline now stands at 21,052 rooms in 130 hotels, up from 17,109 rooms in 100 hotels a year ago – a huge 23 per cent increase. 

    This compares to four per cent growth in Europe and eight.6 per cent growth in Asia Pacific, in keeping with data produced by STR Global (although the expansion in Africa is from a far lower base).

    Trevor Ward, managing director of W Hospitality Group said: “The main reasons for the slower growth in North Africa include the outlet of hotels within the 2012 pipeline, particularly in Algeria, a discounted investment specialize in North Africa by way of political concerns and a better emphasis on development in sub-Saharan markets.

    “There is a boom in Africa, in all sectors, including hotels. 

    “Economic growth in lots of countries is 6 per cent or higher and global investors are staring at the continent in a far more serious and complicated way. 

    “We are being contacted by more and more dedicated investment funds looking to enter the African hotel market.”

    The five countries of North Africa all appear within the top ten countries for brand spanking new hotels, led by Egypt (7,644 planned new hotel rooms), Morocco (5,178) and Algeria (3,160). 

    In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria has by far the most important pipeline, with 7,470 planned new rooms. 

    The companies leading the style are Hilton Worldwide with 6,230 rooms in its African pipeline, Carlson Rezidor with 5,947, Accor with 5,165 and Marriott with 3,900.

    Ward added: “The major international brands are still blazing the path, led by Hilton Worldwide, forging ahead with 6,230 planned new rooms for Hilton, Doubletree and Garden Inn brands, a unprecedented 84% increase on 2012. 

    “And this can be very encouraging to work out new brands entering the market, including Campanile, Dusit, easyHotel, Fairmont, Hyatt Place and W.

    “This shows the arrogance of the hotel chains not only inside the continent conceptually, but additionally as somewhere where they could diversify their brand footprint.”

  • News: World Travel Market Latin America: Accor and Hyatt on board

    WTM Latin America has created a dedicated area at the exhibition floor to showcase organisations with global representation. The ‘Global Village’ will host international hotel chains, technology companies and wholesalers who’re heading to São Paulo this April for the inaugural World Travel Market Latin America, with many exhibiting at a Brazilian travel trade event for the primary time.

    World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, also confirms that Accor is the official Hotel Partner for the show.

    Accor recently strengthened its leadership in Latin America with the $265m purchase of Mexican hotel chain Grupo Posadas. It has greater than 200 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation is heavily targeting Brazil, following its strategic decision to expand outside its core North American market. It has nine hotels open in Latin America, with another thirteen Hyatt-branded properties within the confirmed pipeline.

    Accor and Hyatt are joined within the Global Village by WORLDHOTELS, Marriott, Starwood, Hilton Worldwide, Grupo Melia, Vila Gale and Trump Hotels. Trump Hotels is additionally making its first appearance at a travel event in Brazil.

    The volume of worldwide hotel giants in attendance, lots of whom are listed on their home country’s stock exchange, confirms that personal sector businesses see World Travel Market Latin America as a valuable and worthwhile business opportunity.

    Other hotel sector specialists exhibiting include the Caribbean giant, resort operators Sandals & Beaches, Austria-Trend Hotels and the east African experts The Zanzibar Collection.

    WTM London regulars from the hotel technology sector, consisting of Pegasus and TripAdvisor, also are in attendance.

    Finally, numerous B2B wholesalers supplying groups, tours, hotels and activities are exhibiting on the inaugural event, reflecting the significance of Brazil as both an inbound and outbound destination. London-based JAC, Miki Travel, Go Global from Israel and HotelsPro from america are one of the wholesalers seeking to consult with suppliers.

    Reed Travel Exhibitions Director WTM Latin America Lawrence Reinisch said: “Interest within the first World Travel Market Latin America from the personal sector have been outstanding.

    “I am especially pleased to bring a few exhibitors to Brazil for the primary time, including a number of the world’s major hotel chains. This demonstrates the worldwide appeal of the realm Travel Market brand and likewise the strong interest the non-public sector has in conducting business in Brazil and Latin America.

    “I am delighted that World Travel Market Latin America is the 1st exhibition that’s ready to facilitate such business opportunities for both Brazil and the region.”

  • News: Hotel pipeline reveals growth in African markets

    Research by W Hospitality Group has revealed the variety of planned new hotel rooms inside the hotel development pipeline in Africa has increased by 16 per cent on last year, which was itself 12 per cent up on 2011. 

    This relies on a sample of 29 international hotel chains, with 59 brands between them, and analyses deals that they have got signed with owners.

    As in previous years, the detail behind the headline shows a special tale of 2 Africas.

    In north Africa, the improvement pipeline grew by nine per cent, from 17,217 planned new hotel rooms in 2012 to 18,782 rooms in 77 hotels in 2013. 

    In sub-Saharan Africa, however, the chains’ pipeline now stands at 21,052 rooms in 130 hotels, up from 17,109 rooms in 100 hotels a year ago – a giant 23 per cent increase. 

    This compares to four per cent growth in Europe and eight.6 per cent growth in Asia Pacific, in response to data produced by STR Global (although the expansion in Africa is from a far lower base).

    Trevor Ward, managing director of W Hospitality Group said: “The main reasons for the slower growth in North Africa include the hole of hotels within the 2012 pipeline, particularly in Algeria, a discounted investment discuss North Africa as a result of political concerns and a better emphasis on development in sub-Saharan markets.

    “There is a boom in Africa, in all sectors, including hotels. 

    “Economic growth in lots of countries is 6 per cent or higher and global investors are staring at the continent in a way more serious and complicated way. 

    “We are being contacted by progressively more dedicated investment funds looking to enter the African hotel market.”

    The five countries of North Africa all appear within the top ten countries for brand spanking new hotels, led by Egypt (7,644 planned new hotel rooms), Morocco (5,178) and Algeria (3,160). 

    In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria has by far the most important pipeline, with 7,470 planned new rooms. 

    The companies leading the best way are Hilton Worldwide with 6,230 rooms in its African pipeline, Carlson Rezidor with 5,947, Accor with 5,165 and Marriott with 3,900.

    Ward added: “The major international brands are still blazing the path, led by Hilton Worldwide, forging ahead with 6,230 planned new rooms for Hilton, Doubletree and Garden Inn brands, a unprecedented 84% increase on 2012. 

    “And it is very encouraging to peer new brands entering the market, including Campanile, Dusit, easyHotel, Fairmont, Hyatt Place and W.

    “This shows the arrogance of the hotel chains not only within the continent conceptually, but additionally as somewhere where they could diversify their brand footprint.”

  • Hotel pipeline growth in Africa accelerates

    Research by W Hospitality Group, the award-winning consultancy and among the founding members of Hotel Partners Africa (HPA), reveals that the selection of planned new hotel rooms inside the Hotel Development Pipeline in Africa has increased by 16 per cent on last year, which was 12 per cent up on 2011.  Here’s in accordance with a sample of 29 international hotel chains, with 59 brands between them, and analyses deals that they’ve signed with owners.

    As in previous years, the detail behind the headline shows a special tale of 2 Africas. In North Africa, the construction pipeline grew by 9 per cent, from 17,217 planned new hotelrooms in 2012 to 18,782 rooms in 77 hotels in 2013.  In sub-Saharan Africa, however, the chains’ pipeline now stands at 21,052 rooms in 130 hotels, up from 17,109 rooms in 100 hotels a year ago – an enormous 23 per cent increase.  This compares to 4 per cent growth in Europe and eight.6 per cent growth in Asia Pacific, in accordance with data produced by STR Global (although the expansion in Africa is from a far lower base).

    Trevor Ward, Managing Director of W Hospitality Group said: “The main reasons for the slower growth in North Africa include the outlet of hotels within the 2012 pipeline, particularly in Algeria, a discounted investment give attention to North Africa as a result of political concerns and a better emphasis on development in sub-Saharan markets.

    “There is a boom in Africa, in all sectors, including hotels.  Economic growth in lots of countries is 6 per cent or higher and global investors are taking a look at the continent in a far more serious and complex way.  We’re being contacted by more and more dedicated investment funds looking to enter the African hotel market.”

    The five countries of North Africa all appear inside the top ten countries for brand spanking new hotels, led by Egypt (7,644 planned new hotel rooms), Morocco (5,178) and Algeria (3,160).  In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria has by far the biggest pipeline, with 7,470 planned new rooms.  The businesses leading the best way are Hilton Worldwide with 6,230 rooms in its African pipeline, Carlson Rezidor with 5,947, Accor with 5,165 and Marriott with 3,900.

    Said Ward: “The major international brands are still blazing the path, led by Hilton Worldwide, forging ahead with 6,230 planned new rooms for Hilton, Doubletree and Garden Inn brands, a unprecedented 84% increase on 2012.  And it is very encouraging to peer new brands entering the market, including Campanile, Dusit, easyHotel, Fairmont, Hyatt Place and W.  This shows the boldness of the hotel chains not only within the continent conceptually, but in addition as somewhere where they could diversify their brand footprint.”

    W Hospitality Group and Hotel Partners Africa released the report on the official launch of HPA to focus on its deep understanding of the hotel sector in Africa.  HPA is a brand new consultancy formed by four pre-eminent consultants to the hotel industry in Africa – Trevor Ward and Vernon Page of Lagos-based W Hospitality Group, David Harper of Leisure Property Services (UK) and Mark Martinovic of Hotel Spec (South Africa and Dubai).  Together they’re offering their clients an unparalleled range of services inside the lifecycle of a hotel venture in Africa, from feasibility & market studies, valuations,sourcing funding & finance, development management and procurement, to asset management and sales.