The hospitality industry turns to IHIF International Hotel Investment News as the must-read source for investment and development coverage worldwide. In North Africa, Marriott International currently has 30 hotels and more than 10,000 rooms in its portfolio. Presently home to nine Marriott International brands, the company expects to introduce six new brands in North Africa, including St. Regis, W Hotels, Autograph Collection, Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Executive Apartments. In West Africa, the company 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. Currently operating 12 properties across Nigeria, Ghana, Mali and Guinea, Marriott International plans to enter Benin and Ivory Coast as a part of its development pipeline.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 08, 2019 21:22 UTC