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Un fondo desaloja dos edificios y una escuela infantil en #Valencia para levantar un hotel. Valencia continúa demostrando su capacidad de atraer turismo de calidad.
Fuente Obejuna apuesta por la diferenciación con el primer hotel temático de Córdoba inspirado en el Siglo de Oro. Producto original frente a commodity — así se compite.
Un convento del siglo XVI reconvertido en hotel boutique en la Sierra de Cádiz — el patrimonio histórico bien gestionado puede ser motor turístico sin perder su esencia. #ReconversiónHotelera
David Hatchwell cede el control de Cats Hostel Córdoba a iAM Capital — un movimiento que señala consolidación en el segmento hostel. La maduración de este segmento sigue avanzando.
El PSOE de #Sevilla bloquea un hotel de cuatro estrellas con 40 habitaciones tildándolo de "pelotazo urbanístico". Otra vez: la política local prefiere el veto a la competencia que dejar que el mercado decida.
Morocco is the #1 hotel market in Africa
Trevor Ward - Ivar Yuste
PHG Hotels & Resorts - Hospitality Advisory
1. Africa Will Account for the Largest Share of Global Population Growth
- Africa’s population already exceeds 1.5 billion people and is projected to nearly double by the end of the century.
- The United Nations estimates that more than half of global population growth over the coming decades will occur in Africa.
- This means more consumers, more travelers, a larger workforce, and a rapidly expanding middle class.
2. Africa Is the Fastest-Urbanizing Region in the World
- Africa’s urban population is expected to grow from approximately 700 million to 1.4 billion people by 2050.
- More than half of Africans are expected to live in cities by around 2035.
- Several African cities are projected to surpass 10 million inhabitants, including Lagos, Kinshasa, Cairo, Luanda, and Dar es Salaam.
3. Air Passenger Traffic Is Expected to Be Among the Fastest Growing Globally
- According to IATA, the intra-African aviation market is expected to be one of the fastest-growing air travel markets in the world through 2050, with annual growth rates close to 5%.
- Passenger traffic across Africa is growing faster than the global average.
- Improved air connectivity is driving both international tourism and regional travel. 4. Africa Hosts Many of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies
- The African Development Bank forecasts that numerous African economies will achieve GDP growth rates above 5% annually.
- In recent years, Africa has consistently represented more than half of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies. - East Africa remains one of the most dynamic economic regions globally. 5. Africa Offers a Unique Gap Between Demand Potential and Existing Supply
- While Africa is home to nearly 20% of the world’s population, it accounts for only around 2% of global air traffic. - Many African cities remain significantly underserved in terms of modern hotel inventory compared with comparable markets in Asia or Latin America.
- This creates a rare opportunity to capture future growth from a relatively low development base.
In this interview, Ivar Yuste, Partner with hospitality advisory firm, PHG Hotels & Resorts, and President of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), discusses the hotel investment opportunities available in Africa with the top expert in the continent, Trevor Ward, CEO of W Hospitality Group. Trevor Ward is also a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), and Head of Consultancy Services with Hotel Partners Africa.
#morocco #marco #africa
Africa hotel investment market - Trevor Ward - Ivar Yuste - PHG Hotels & Resorts - Hotel Advisory
Africa is the world's continent with the largest potential in hotel and tourism investment:
1. Africa Will Account for the Largest Share of Global Population Growth
- Africa’s population already exceeds 1.5 billion people and is projected to nearly double by the end of the century.
- The United Nations estimates that more than half of global population growth over the coming decades will occur in Africa.
- This means more consumers, more travelers, a larger workforce, and a rapidly expanding middle class.
2. Africa Is the Fastest-Urbanizing Region in the World
- Africa’s urban population is expected to grow from approximately 700 million to 1.4 billion people by 2050. - More than half of Africans are expected to live in cities by around 2035.
- Several African cities are projected to surpass 10 million inhabitants, including Lagos, Kinshasa, Cairo, Luanda, and Dar es Salaam.
3. Air Passenger Traffic Is Expected to Be Among the Fastest Growing Globally
- According to IATA, the intra-African aviation market is expected to be one of the fastest-growing air travel markets in the world through 2050, with annual growth rates close to 5%.
- Passenger traffic across Africa is growing faster than the global average.
- Improved air connectivity is driving both international tourism and regional travel.
4. Africa Hosts Many of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies
- The African Development Bank forecasts that numerous African economies will achieve GDP growth rates above 5% annually.
- In recent years, Africa has consistently represented more than half of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies.
- East Africa remains one of the most dynamic economic regions globally.
5. Africa Offers a Unique Gap Between Demand Potential and Existing Supply
- While Africa is home to nearly 20% of the world’s population, it accounts for only around 2% of global air traffic.
- Many African cities remain significantly underserved in terms of modern hotel inventory compared with comparable markets in Asia or Latin America.
- This creates a rare opportunity to capture future growth from a relatively low development base.
In this interview, Ivar Yuste, Partner with hospitality advisory firm, PHG Hotels & Resorts, and President of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), discusses the hotel investment opportunities available in Africa with the top expert in the continent, Trevor Ward, CEO of W Hospitality Group. Trevor Ward is also a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), and Head of Consultancy Services with Hotel Partners Africa.
Un hotel de 12 plantas frente al mar en #Málaga por 40M€ — La Térmica cierra su última pieza de primera línea. La demanda de activo costero sigue reescribiendo el mercado andaluz.
Jo&Joe pivots to campus sites — a smart play targeting a captive, price-conscious audience with predictable occupancy cycles. Hostel segment reinvented.
Hestia estudia 18M€ en activos turísticos en #Sevilla — la ciudad sigue atrayendo capital institucional pese a la saturación regulatoria. La demanda del producto diferenciado no cede.
14M€ en un cinco estrellas para Almuñécar y La Herradura — inversión que redefine la oferta de lujo en la Costa Tropical. El mercado premia la diferenciación de producto. #CostaDelSol