At a Glance
- Hilton launches first Togo airport hotel, catering to business travellers and international visitors.
- DoubleTree Kintele in Congo to feature West Africa’s largest conference and event facilities.
- Marrakech La Palmeraie resort strengthens Hilton’s North Africa presence with leisure and business amenities.
Hilton, the global hospitality giant, is expanding its presence in Africa with three new DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in Togo, Morocco, and the Republic of Congo.
This expansion includes Hilton’s first-ever property in Togo and reinforces its strategy to tap into growing business travel and tourism demand across the continent.
The new hotels feature premium amenities such as conference centers, luxury dining, spas, and leisure facilities, positioning Hilton as a key driver of Africa’s hospitality growth.
Togo Airport Hotel: Hilton’s first property
DoubleTree by Hilton Lomé Airport, developed with SODEXH SA, marks the country’s first internationally branded airport hotel.
The 165-room property will offer conference facilities, a signature restaurant, spa, pool, and modern meeting spaces catering to business travellers and transit guests.
DoubleTree Kintele: West Africa’s largest conference centre
In Brazzaville, Hilton partners with SEDIC to launch DoubleTree by Hilton Kintele, featuring 200 rooms and West Africa’s largest conference centre. Guests will enjoy a 1,500-seat auditorium, banquet halls, VIP facilities, multiple dining options, spa, gym, and tennis courts. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2026.
Marrakech La Palmeraie: North Africa luxury resort
Hilton’s 16th project in Morocco, DoubleTree by Hilton Marrakech La Palmeraie, will offer 228 rooms, landscaped gardens, multiple dining venues, meeting spaces, and leisure amenities. Expected to open in 2028, it strengthens Hilton’s North Africa presence.
Driving Africa’s hospitality growth
Carlos Khneisser, Hilton’s Chief Development Officer for Middle East & Africa, emphasized that the new hotels “reflect our commitment to supporting Africa’s hospitality sector, creating long-term value, and delivering world-class experiences to travellers.”
With over 100 hotels in the pipeline, Hilton’s Africa expansion targets markets with high business and leisure demand, leveraging urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing appetite for premium hospitality.
