Zimbabwe is bracing to get another Hyatt property which is soon to set camp in the Southern African country.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has reportedly signed a second hotel in Zimbabwe.
The development comes after the Dubai-based owner Albwardy Investments decided to open the 245-room Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls the Kingdom.
Set to open in late 2027 after an extensive refurbishment of the building, Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls ‘The Kingdom’ will be the second Hyatt branded hotel in Zimbabwe.
Originally built in 1966 and redeveloped in 1999, the property will undergo an extensive renovation and design transformation in line with the Grand Hyatt brand, creating a captivating destination within a destination that celebrates both the iconic and intimate moments through thoughtful details and grand experiences.
The property is expected to feature 245 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms and an extensive range of facilities, including 1,800 sqm (19,375 sq ft) of meeting and event space, three dining venues, a spa and fitness center and a grand lobby lounge.
The hotel will offer a dynamic mix of culinary, leisure and wellness experiences along with welcoming service that creates an elevated experience for all guests.
The original hotel first opened in 1996 and was later renovated in 2024.
The property is close to the entrance gates of the Victoria Falls.
Things are changing, with Zimbabwe and Zambia emerging as the two African countries that are speeding up to capture the travel and hospitality industries on the continent.
The two Southern African destinations and are clearly out to topple the giants like Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Tanzania.
Hyatt to offer Italian trio
Other than Zimbabwe in Africa, Hyatt has also signed three hotels to bolster its Italian portfolio.
The 238-room Hyatt Regency Rome Central is scheduled to open by the end of the third quarter of this year in a deal with owner Blantyre Capital.
The 69-room Thompson Rome is due to open in the fourth quarter along with owner Finanziaria Tosinvest.
Finally, in a deal with owner Omnam Group, the 121-room Park Hyatt Taormina is scheduled to open as the second Park Hyatt in the country in 2028.
Meanwhile a new report reveals that technology has also changed how travelers approach hotel selection.
Experts say consumers can now research destinations and properties extensively before they arrive, reducing the reassurance that previously came from choosing a familiar international brand.
In other reports, the Middle East hotel construction pipeline now reached 724 projects containing 178,003 rooms at the end of the second quarter of 2026, according to Lodging Econometrics, with Egypt and South Arabia leading the trend.
The total represented year-over-year increases of 11 percent in projects and 10 percent in rooms, with Saudi Arabia accounting for more than half of the region’s planned developments.
The Middle East opened 22 hotels with 3,981 rooms during the first half of 2026.
Another 61 hotels containing 11,168 rooms are expected to open during the second half of the year, bringing the projected 2026 total to 83 hotels and 15,149 rooms.