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Connect With The Owners, Developers, Hotel Rands And Investors Shaping Africa’s Next Generation Of Hotels
Africa’s hotel industry is entering a significant development phase, with new properties, brands and investment projects taking shape across the continent. The latest W Hospitality Group data shows Africa’s hotel development pipeline reached 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts in 2026, an 18.6% increase from the previous year.
This growing pipeline creates opportunities for hotel owners, developers, investors and international brands looking to expand their presence in Africa. It also makes the Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHSA) 2027 an important meeting point for those seeking to understand where the next hospitality developments are emerging.
Taking place on 2–3 February 2027 at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Uganda, FHSA Africa will bring together hotel owners, developers, investors, operators, lenders, government leaders, tourism boards and hotel brands from across the continent.
For developers, the summit offers an opportunity to explore how new hotel projects can move from concept to delivery. The FHS Deal Room is specifically designed to connect hotel owners, developers and hospitality projects with investors seeking opportunities across Africa, including projects looking for capital or strategic partners.
Hotel brands are also expanding across Africa. The 2026 development pipeline shows major international groups continuing to add properties, while East Africa remains an active development region. Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia are among the markets recording high proportions of rooms already under construction.
Uganda adds another compelling dimension to the conversation. As the first-time host of FHS Africa, the country is positioning itself for greater tourism and hospitality investment, supported by rising international arrivals, infrastructure development and growing MICE tourism.
For professionals looking to expand, develop or invest in African hospitality, FHSA 2027 provides access to conversations around:
- Hotel development and investment opportunities
- New markets and emerging destinations
- Hotel brands and expansion strategies
- Project funding and strategic partnerships
- Hotel development pipelines
- Tourism and MICE growth
- The challenges affecting project delivery
The summit’s 2027 programme will also examine Africa’s development pipeline, investment hotspots and the gap between announced hotel projects and those that ultimately open.
Whether you are developing your next hotel, expanding a brand, seeking investment or looking for new hospitality opportunities, FHSA 2027 offers a platform to connect with the people shaping Africa’s hotel landscape.
Mark 2–3 February 2027 in your calendar and register for FHSA 2027 at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Uganda.
For registration and event updates, visit www.futurehospitality.com/africa.
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