IHG will help support and fund Action Against Hunger’s nutrition programmes, with a specific focus on screening initiatives designed to spot early signs of malnutrition in children

IHG’s generous support will help advance our work to create a world where every life is well nourished

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 2, 2024/APO Group/ —

IHG Hotels & Resorts (www.IHG.com), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with global NGO Action Against Hunger (http://apo-opa.co/4dmuW7j) in support of its invaluable work to combat food insecurity and hunger for millions of people around the world. 

It’s estimated that one in three people globally are uncertain where their next meal is coming from, due to poverty, conflict, inefficient food systems and climate change. Through thousands of hotels in communities across more than 100 countries, IHG has long supported efforts to improve food security, alongside supporting disaster relief efforts and providing skills training, as part of a pledge to improve the lives of 30 million people in its Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan.   

For decades, Action Against Hunger has been preventing, detecting and treating hunger, with its world-renowned screen, treat and sustain programme providing help across East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Asia, the Americas, Middle East and Europe. IHG will help support and fund Action Against Hunger’s nutrition programmes, with a specific focus on screening initiatives designed to spot early signs of malnutrition in children and provide potentially lifesaving treatment through local community outreach programmes. IHG will also seek to grow awareness of this critical issue with millions of guests around the world and give them the opportunity to donate IHG One Rewards points to the cause (https://apo-opa.co/3yd9z9b), starting today. For example, every 10,000 points donated is enough to screen approximately 124 children for malnutrition, an essential first step toward the care they need and on average, 7,500 points can support a malnourished child with nutritious food for six weeks and help bring them back to health.

Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said “Food sits at the heart of our hotels and hospitality, nourishing people and communities, and yet sadly we know it remains in desperately short supply for millions of people, despite enough being produced to feed everyone on the planet.  

This is a problem the world can solve if societies, organisations and businesses work together. IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to partner with Action Against Hunger on their life saving work, in addition to the many other long-standing partnerships we have with incredible charities in local markets. Collectively we want to help create lasting change in a world where people are nourished, always welcome, and always respected.”

Ashwini Kakkar, Chair, Action Against Hunger International Network, said, “While hunger is a widespread challenge, for the first time in human history, we have the ability to end chronic hunger for everyone, for good. Realising that vision will take bold action and we are grateful for IHG’s will, wisdom and leadership in advancing this vital cause. Hunger makes it harder for hundreds of millions of people around the world to learn, work, dream and realise their full potential. IHG’s generous support will help advance our work to create a world where every life is well nourished.”    

As part of IHG’s purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good, this work will complement existing partnerships IHG and its hotels have in many local markets that together aim to strengthen the food system in a community – from providing training and tools to reduce food waste, to diverting surplus food to those in need. Existing partnerships focused on food security for IHG include local foodbanks, No Kid Hungry in the US, OzHarvest in Australia and Too Good To Go in Europe.   

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center provides guests with everything to ensure a balanced and comfortable stay

TUNIS, Tunisia, July 8, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its debut in Tunis with the opening of Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center (http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE). Nestled in the heart of Tunisia’s bustling capital city, Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center offers easy access to some of the city’s top attractions such as Al-Zaytuna Mosque, the city’s oldest mosque covering 5,000 square meters with nine entrances, and the ancient site of Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and once a thriving trading empire.

Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center is conveniently located a mere 14-minute drive from Tunis Carthage International Airport and a few steps from the central Habib Bourguiba Avenue, the central throughfare of the city. Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center is the perfect base for guests looking to exploring all that Tunis has to offer, whether it’s strolling along the charming streets of the historical Medina or learning about the city’s rich culture and heritage at Al-Zaytouna Mosque, Dar Lasram Palace, or the Tourbet el Bey Mausoleum.

Our Radisson brand aims to strike a balance between business and leisure, which is becoming increasingly important to travelers today

“We are thrilled to expand our presence in northern Africa and establish a foothold in Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis with our Radisson brand. The rapid expansion of our Radisson brand is a clear indication of the growing demand for a brand that prioritizes guests’ comfort and enables them to find more harmony in their travel experience. Our Radisson brand aims to strike a balance between business and leisure, which is becoming increasingly important to travelers today,” said Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East, Africa, and SEAP, Radisson Hotel Group.

With a range of 97 modern rooms and suites, from standard rooms to junior suites, each with cozy interiors, Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center provides guests with everything to ensure a balanced and comfortable stay. The hotel’s culinary offering includes international delicacies for lunch and dinner at the all-day-dining restaurant, The Wave, and a drinks and snacks at The Sand Rooftop Bar & Restaurant with stunning panoramic views of Tunis. Guests can also easily maintain their fitness routine in the on-site state-of-the-art fitness center.

“We are proud to offer guests everything they may need to have an enjoyable stay in Tunis, from the convenience of having key attractions within walking distance, to the availability of relaxing natural spaces, thoughtful details, and unexpected delights. Our team is committed to providing genuine hospitality and honest service, to ensure that Every Moment Matters,” concluded Cordon.

Radisson Hotel Tunis City Center boasts three elegant conference rooms that can be combined into one large venue, as well as three smaller meeting rooms, providing a total of 246 square meters of meeting space to accommodate up to 180 attendees. With plenty of natural daylight, the hotel’s meeting facilities are ideal for hosting both large celebrations and small business meetings. The latest audiovisual equipment, free Wi-Fi, and delightful catering solutions ensure every gathering is a success.

For more information and to book, click here: http://apo-opa.co/4cTxOrE.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Radisson Hotel Group.

CityBlue, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain with properties across Accra, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala, Kigali, Lamu, Mombasa and Nairobi plans to reach 50 operating hotels by 2028

WINDHOEK, Namibia, June 27, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) (www.CityBlueHotels.com) are proud to announce a strategic sales and representation partnership aimed at fortifying their market presence across Africa.

Embodied by the tagline, ‘Collaborating for a Brighter African Hospitality Future’, the alliance marks a significant milestone in bringing together two renowned African hospitality companies with a shared vision of sustainable growth.

By combining our resources, expertise, and extensive networks, we’re establishing a unified approach to market expansion, while delivering even greater value to our guests

Considered a prominent player in South Africa’s hospitality industry, Dream’s portfolio comprises 23 mixed-used properties. CityBlue, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain with properties across Accra, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala, Kigali, Lamu, Mombasa and Nairobi plans to reach 50 operating hotels by 2028.

“Collaboration is a powerful force that brings together diverse perspectives,” says Nick Dickson, Director of Dream Hotels & Resorts. “By combining our resources, expertise, and extensive networks, we’re establishing a unified approach to market expansion, while delivering even greater value to our guests.”

According to Jameel Verjee, Founder & CEO of CityBlue Hotels, their East & West-meets- South partnership will include joint marketing campaigns, co-branded promotions, combined trade show representation, and the exchange of contracted agents, wholesalers, and clients to ensure a diversified market reach.

“A rising tide lifts all boats,” he adds. “By working together in complementary markets, we are endorsing the opportunities of pan-African collaborations, which ultimately leads to a more resilient, robust and unified industry.”

An official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Dream and CityBlue will take place at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Windhoek the week of 25 June 2024. Their cohesive partnership aligns with AHIF’s mission of fostering investment, collaboration, and growth in African hospitality.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CityBlue Hotels.