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Luxury Hotel Group Makes First Foray Into Sub-Saharan Africa

by KatieS

Jul 7, 2018
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The luxury brand behind famous Dubai properties, Emaar Hospitality Group extends into Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time to operate Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo. The hotel is set within the tallest building in Togo, at 30 stories.

After opening, the new property, part of Emaar Hospitality Group’s Address Hotels + Resorts brand, welcomes guests with more than 250 guestrooms and suites, as well as 64 serviced apartments. The property also features a ballroom, congress hall, auditorium, luxury spa and shopping.

Togo is the sixth destination for Address Hotels + Resorts; other upcoming hotel projects are underway in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Bahrain and The Maldives.

Ashok Gupta, founder and CEO, Kalyan Group, which owns the hotel, said, “Address Hotel 2 Février Lomé Togo is a prestigious asset in our real estate and hospitality investment portfolio; being entrusted by the Republic of Togo with what is widely regarded as the ‘Jewel of West Africa’. It will add to the pride of Togo and serve as a referral point for the hotel industry.”

“Our agreement is a landmark in our expansion to Sub-Saharan Africa. We thank Ashok Gupta and the Togolese government for their support and opportunity to operate our first hotel and serviced residence project in Togo, a fascinating country with strong growth opportunities,” added Olivier Harnisch, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group.

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