Aleph Hospitality solidifies market leadership in Ethiopia
Dubai-based hotel group adds four hotels in Ethiopia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 16, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Aleph HotelThe largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa has announced the opening of four hotels in Ethiopia, further strengthening its market leadership in the region.
In 2024 alone, Aleph Hospitality added 13 hotels to its portfolio and currently has more than 30 hotels in operation across the Middle East and Africa. An important reason for the company’s success is that more than 60% of existing hotel owners entrust Aleph Hospitality with the management of multiple hotels. This confidence is reflected in the new hotels announced in Ethiopia.
Aleph Hospitality’s new offerings in Ethiopia include:
this Aili International Hotela five-star city hotel located in the Kazanchis business district of Addis Ababa, just a 2-minute walk from the United Nations Conference Center and 4 kilometers from Bole International Airport. The hotel has 154 suites, four food and beverage outlets, gym, sauna, steam room, swimming pool and conference facilities.
this Ellie BishopUnder construction is an international brand four-star high-end resort hotel. Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Bishoftu Guda, the resort features 172 guest rooms, four food and beverage outlets, spa, swimming pool, games area and conference facilities. The resort is an hour’s drive from Bole Addis Ababa International Airport and less than 30 minutes from the newly planned Bishoftu mega airport, which is due to open in 2029 and can accommodate 110 million passengers.
In addition, Aleph Hospitality will manage Two new international branded mid- to high-end hotels It is currently being developed by the owners of the successful Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Addis Ababa, which is also operated by Aleph Hospitality. The hotels are scheduled to open in 2026 and will have 100 rooms in Addis Ababa and 128 rooms in Bishoftu.
Before the outbreak, Ethiopia’s tourism industry was booming, contributing nearly $4.8 billion to GDP, and the number of international tourists peaked at more than 1.4 million. Despite significant challenges in 2020, tourism is expected to contribute more than $5 billion to GDP annually by 2030, with more than 2 million international tourist arrivals.
Bani Haddad, founder and managing director of Aleph Hospitality, said: “We have been in Ethiopia for many years and our local and corporate teams are well-positioned to manage these four hotels. We look forward to working closely with the owners of these diverse properties. , we are pleased to play our part in promoting local employment and the growth of Ethiopia’s tourism industry.”
Distributor African Media Agency (AMA) On behalf of Aleph Hotel Group.
About Aleph Hotel
Headquartered in Dubai with offices in Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality is the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa. Aleph Hospitality is trusted by the world’s leading brands to manage hotels directly for owners, whether they are franchises of branded hotels or white label operators of independent hotels. Tailor-made management solutions give owners greater control over their assets, clearer operational visibility and greater contractual flexibility. Aleph Hospitality manages every aspect of hotel operations at every stage of development—from site and brand selection to technical assistance, pre-opening and day-to-day operations. The group has more than 30 hotels in the Middle East and Africa.
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