African Sun to Delist
Chris Bown
09 Mar 2026
Zimbabwe’s African Sun hospitality group is part way through a major restructuring, which includes removing the company from its stock market listing
Zimbabwe’s African Sun hospitality group is part way through a major restructuring, which includes removing the company from its stock market listing
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Swedish hotel group Pandox is confident of a steady 2026, following a year that saw it acquire Irish owner and operator Dalata
India’s Ginger hotel brand has taken a leap forward, with the signing of a partner who will deliver seven new properties
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Hyatt has lined up four new hotels that will launch across Portugal, doubling the group’s presence in the country
Aimbridge Hospitality will be supporting the transition of six Mexican hotels to IHG’s Voco brand
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Radisson Hotel Group has launched its Prize by Radisson brand into the Scandinavian market, with a pair of openings in Bergen
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The latest data shows that European hotel project volume is on the rise, with upscale hotels leading the charge
Choice Hotels has signed its first hotels in Africa, a clear indication of its commitment to international growth
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