Dynamic independent hotel management company Aleph
Hospitality, has signed a franchise agreement with global hotelier Marriott
International for a new Protea Hotels by Marriott hotel in Kisumu, Kenya.
A statement by APO Group, made available to OpenLife stated that, on behalf of the hotel owner, Bluewater Hotels,
Aleph Hospitality will operate the new-build property under the Protea Hotels
by Marriott brand.
Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality, commented: “We
are thrilled to work with Marriott International to bring the first
internationally branded hotel to Kisumu, Kenya’s third largest city.
“As Aleph Hospitality continues to expand across Africa and the Middle East, we
are delighted to once again collaborate with Marriott International, following
the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Monrovia earlier this year.”
Edward Guda, Managing Director, Bluewater Hotels, added: “Our new hotel marks a
first for Kisumu’s burgeoning hospitality industry, thanks to the agreement
with Marriott International secured by our management partner, Aleph
Hospitality.
“As the hotel owner, we benefit from the reputation and distribution of a major
global brand, coupled with the regional knowledge and expertise of Aleph Hospitality,
known for its world-class approach to independent hotel management.”
Located in Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater
lake, the new hotel will feature 125 rooms with striking lake views, three food
and beverage outlets, a rooftop infinity pool, gym, spa and more than 500m2 of
meeting space.
Ideally positioned for domestic leisure, corporate and MICE business, Protea
Hotel by Marriott Kisumu is located just 9km from Kisumu International Airport
and directly adjacent to the Kisumu Yacht Club and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary.
“We look forward to working with Aleph Hospitality and Bluewater Hotels to make
our debut in Kisumu with the Protea Hotels by Marriott brand,” said Yasin
Munshi, Director of Lodging Development, Middle East & Africa, Marriott
International. “This signing further strengthens our portfolio in Kenya, which
remains a key growth market in our overall development strategy for Africa.”
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kisumu is due to open in January 2022. The hotel marks
Aleph Hospitality’s continued expansion in Kenya, following the signing of Best
Western Plus Westlands, set to open in Nairobi in Q4, 2019 and two further
properties, one in Mombasa and one in Nairobi, which are both under
construction.
Protea Hotels by Marriott is a leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of
the most widely recognised across the continent. With properties in primary and
secondary business centres and desirable leisure destinations, the brand
remains a popular choice for travellers into Africa. In line with brand
standards, Protea Hotel by Marriott Kisumu will feature modern facilities,
proactive and friendly service and consistent amenities such as full-service
restaurants, meeting spaces and well-appointed rooms.
Aleph Hospitality, which has earmarked a pipeline of 35 hotels in the Middle
East and Africa by 2025, manages hotels directly for owners, either on a
franchise basis for branded properties or as a white label operator for
independently-branded hotels.
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