The Royal African hotel effect

The Royal African hotel effect Last month Prince Harry and Meghan completed their first official joint tour to Southern Africa visiting South Africa, Malawi, Angola and Botswana. The royal family had been highlighting the dangers of land mines (Angola), the damage of deforestation (Botswana), the need for conservation (Malawi) and encouraging female entrepreneurs (South Africa). But, unwittingly, they have…

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Tuk Tuk Madness – 3 Countries, 3 Wheels for 1 Cause

David’s latest adventure, lovingly known as Tuk Tuk Madness – 3 countries on 3 wheels for 1 cause! It is a true adventure combining a “Top Gear” style race on Tuk Tuks, quad bikes, speedboats, kayaks, and bicycles, with elements of  “Master-chef” and “Tomb Raider” thrown in! The whole event takes 21 days, though there are two 10-day legs,…

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Launch of The African Hotel Report at AHIF Addis 2019

For many years now sub-Saharan Africa has been the darling of the business world, with so many compelling reasons why it provides a great opportunity for investors, from the population dividend, the rise of the middle classes, or the improving stability in regional politics. However, the dramatic change in investor sentiment from the infamous 2000 cover of The Economist…

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