Announced during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), New Construction Located In Accra’s Airport City Expected To Open In 2021
AccorHotels, the world’s leading travel & lifestyle group, and Platinum Properties Limited Ltd, the Project Company of the Pullman Accra Airport City, have announced the signing of a landmark agreement for Pullman Accra Airport City, the country’s first Pullman branded hotel and Pullman Living serviced apartments located in the heart of Accra’s Airport City.
The agreement was recognized by Kwame Nyantekyi-Owusu, Chairman of Inter-Afrique Holdings and Mark Willis, CEO Middle East & Africa, AccorHotels, at a signing ceremony at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF). The partnership will lead to the opening of the 363-key hotel and serviced apartments, making it the largest hotel and the first dual hospitality offering in Ghana set to open in 2021.
Commenting on the announcement, Mark Willis said: “Today’s announcement marks the much anticipated expansion of one of our most renowned upscale brands – Pullman – and signifies the start of our partnership with Dr. Kwame Nyantekyi-Owusu, whom I would like to thank for his support and confidence in AccorHotels. This agreement is an important step towards expanding our network in Sub Saharan Africa and demonstrates our dedication to developing the most distinct hospitality concepts, including Pullman Living, our compelling extended stay solution in the premium market.”
“Pullman Accra Airport City will solidify our presence in a country where we already operate an Ibis Styles as well as the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, and combined with the latter, our foothold in the premium segment is reinforced with a complementary and prime location in Airport City. Moreover, this project will strengthen our brand’s visibility in West Africa where we already operate in Dakar and Abidjan and have signed a Pullman hotel in Lagos earlier this year, he concluded.”
Pullman Accra will feature 214 hotel rooms and suites; and 149 serviced apartments under the Pullman Living brand, responding to a growing demand for extended-stay accommodation in Accra. Located within the Airport City enclave, a commercial hub, Pullman Accra Airport City will be a preferred destination for corporate guests and clients in Accra. The new-build, upscale hotel is anticipated to become a major venue for conferences and events with seven meeting rooms, dedicated banqueting facilities in addition to being located just a few minutes away from Kotoka International Airport. In addition, Pullman Accra Airport City will offer two restaurants, providing a range of international cuisines, pool bars, two swimming pools and lush landscaped areas.
Pullman Accra Airport City is a joint development between equity partners Inter-Afrique Holdings Ltd. and Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (“GIIF”), the private sector focused sovereign wealth fund of Ghana with diversified interests in infrastructure and tourism. The development is managed by Inter-Afrique Properties Limited as development manager; Diagonal Projects Africa as project manager; with IBC Equity Partners as Transaction Advisor and W Hospitality Limited as hotel consultant.
Dr. Kwame Nyantekyi-Owusu, Executive Chairman of Inter-Afrique Holdings Ltd (“the Project Sponsor”) and Chairman of the Project Company said: “We are pleased to appoint AccorHotels to manage our first hotel in Accra. The contemporary upscale value proposition of the Pullman Brand will make Pullman Accra Airport City stand out and appeal to both business and leisure guests. We are confident that the Pullman brand is the perfect fit for the Accra market owing to the strong brand positioning of Pullman as an upscale business hotel. We are positioned to leverage on the attractiveness of Ghana as a major business hub and thriving economy to outdoor such landmark developments in our pipeline. Our development of the Pullman Accra Airport City is the first of our Group’s pipeline of world-class commercial real estate developments, and we are particularly pleased to have completed this with a strong strategic partner like GIIF.”
There are currently over 115 Pullman hotels in 33 countries worldwide with close to 35,000 rooms. In Africa and the Middle East, Pullman accounts for 12 hotels with more than 4,000 rooms. Pullman Accra Airport City will join a range of flagship addresses worldwide including Pullman Dakar and Pullman Abidjan.
About AccorHotels
AccorHotels is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,500 hotels, resorts and residences across 100 different countries.
With an unrivaled portfolio of internationally renowned hotel brands encompassing the entire range from luxury to economy, from upscale to lifestyle and midscale brands, AccorHotels has been providing savoir-faire and expertise for more than 50 years.
In addition to its core hospitality business, AccorHotels has successfully expanded its range of services, becoming the world leader in luxury private residence rental with more than 10,000 stunning properties around the world. The Group is also active in the fields of concierge services, co-working, dining,
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From 2008, the AccorHotels Solidarity Endowment Fund has acted as a natural extension of the Group’s activities and values, helping to combat the social and financial exclusion experienced by the most disadvantaged members of society.
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ABOUT INTER-AFRIQUE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Inter-Afrique Holdings Limited (“IAH”) is a Ghanaian private company established in 1985. IAH is the parent company of the Inter-Afrique Group with subsidiary companies operating in financial services and commercial property development. Inter-Afrique Holdings Limited provides strategic management support to its subsidiary companies. IAH holds a portfolio of private equity investments including: Midway Resources Limited, an Africa-focused oil and gas EMP company; and Platinum Properties Limited, the ownership vehicle of the Pullman Accra Airport City.
For more information please visit www.inter-afrique.com.
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AccorHotels Middle East & Africa
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About the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF)
AHIF is the premier hotel investment conference in Africa, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers. It is organised by Bench Events (www.benchevents.com), which has an established record of delivering high-level networking and thought leadership conferences for hospitality investment and aviation in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. ‘Creating an impact’ is the core focus of Bench Events, as the company enables growth by facilitating deal opportunities.
Sponsors of AHIF are:
Host Partners: Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya;
Platinum Sponsors: AccorHotels, Hilton, Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group;
Gold Sponsors: Afreximbank, Aleph Hospitality, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CityBlue Hotels, Colliers International, Hotel Partners Africa, Insignia, JLL, KCB Bank, Louvre Hotels Group, Munich RE, Ole Sereni, STR, Stuart and Partners, Swiss Education Group and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; Sponsor: Solarus and Exhibitor: Drawlink.
