Marriott’s Protea Brand Expands Into North AfricaProtea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc. has announced its expansion into North Africa with the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Constantine, Algeria. “Protea Hotels by Marriott is a leading hotel brand in Africa with a significant footprint in Sub- Saharan Africa,” said Volker Heiden, Vice President Protea Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International, Middle East and Africa, in a written statement. The hotel’s 72 guest rooms spread over six floors provide views of the scenic city. Popularly referred to Algeria’s “City of Bridges,” Constantine is set above the swirling waters of the Rhumel River, with ruins that reflect a 2000-year-old history. Protea Hotel by Marriott Constantine joins Marriott International’s portfolio of seven operating hotels in Algeria including Constantine Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Tlemcen, Sheraton Annaba, Sheraton Club des Pins, Sheraton Oran, Le Meridien Oran and Four Points by Sheraton Oran.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 05, 2018 20:15 UTC