The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group have signed a master agreement to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia, marking a significant growth of internationally branded hospitality assets in the East African country.
Radisson Hotel Group has surpassed 100 African hotels in operation and development, with Radisson Blu leading and Radisson fastest-growing. Over the past year, it signed over 15 hotels, adding 2,500 rooms and entering Congo and Zimbabwe.
Jazeera Airways announced the relaunch of three weekly flights to Dhaka, restoring connectivity between Kuwait and Bangladesh and marking the first active air link between the two countries during the current period of disruption.
At FHS Nairobi, the Africa Hospitality Investors Council (AHIC) was officially launched as an independent body under the EEA framework, with its own Board and operational autonomy.
Almosafer Travel & Tourism partners with Accor’s Makkah Cluster—including Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel properties—to improve access, distribution efficiency, and hospitality options for pilgrims and tour operators in the Holy City.
Kuwait Airways met with the Embassy of India to strengthen aviation collaboration, discussing passenger transport, air cargo, and trade opportunities, aiming to enhance joint commercial cooperation and achieve mutual interests between the two sides.
Marriott International has partnered with the Leali family to bring the luxury wellness brand Lefay into its portfolio through a joint venture, making it Marriott’s first brand dedicated exclusively to holistic wellbeing.
Kuwait Airways continues to expand its operational network via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and has announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to Amman starting 5 April 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global passenger demand in February 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 6.1% compared to February 2025.
Ffynas, a low-cost airline, will launch daily direct flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Qaisumah International Airport starting April 20.
