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Hotel operators in Africa are turning to franchising to access global brands while retaining greater control of their properties.

Standout examples include Malealea Lodge in Lesotho, where pony trekking doubles as storytelling, and Mlilwane Rest Camp in Eswatini, which offers stays in traditional beehive huts alongside guided village walks and chiefdom visits.

It is being estimated that more than 15,000 tourists from Oman have been visiting Tanzania on an annual basis and if a direct flight is hatched then the number may increase considerably.

The Villa Coconut Hotel property is located within the Landmark Development (LMD)’s flagship destination, in Zoya Ghazala Bay along the North Coast of Egypt.

The Kwando River, along which the lodge stands, flows in south-central Africa passing through Angola and Namibia's Caprivi Strip.

The lodge enhances its established footprint with a brand-new two-bedroom family suite, reloaded spa and redesigned dining tent.

The entity behind Burj Khalifa tower of Dubai is inching into the hospitality industry in Africa and for its first project, the Emaar Properties will plant a big hotel in Harare City, likely to be the highest tower on the continent.

The Indian Ocean is home to some of the most iconic destinations globally and the hospitality sector’s relative maturity is evidence of this, while the region still presents numerous entry opportunities for those not present

The funding was announced earlier this year as part of government efforts to improve accommodation facilities in Bunyoro, particularly in Hoima, which is expected to host AFCON matches at the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium.