Marriott is on track to expand its footprint in Africa to 200 hotels by the end of 2023 and the North and West Africa play a pivotal role. Photo: APJOHANNESBURG – Hotel group Marriott International said on Friday it had signed three new deals across North and West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence on the continent. “New and established markets across North and West Africa continue to present us with immense opportunities to further enhance and diversify our portfolio in the continent,” Marriott International chief development officer for Middle East & Africa Jerome Briet said. In West Africa, Marriott expects to grow its current footprint by 75 percent with the addition of nine new hotels and more than 1,800 rooms by the end of 2023. Marriott is on track in 2019 to open its ninth property in Nigeria and the Protea Hotel by Marriott Accra Kotoka Airport in Ghana.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 08, 2019 13:30 UTC