NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach – October 3, 2023 – Swiss-Belhotel International, the rapidly growing global hotel management group, has signed an agreement with NIBS Resort Company Limited to manage Swiss-Belinn Nairobi, the group’s first operational hotel in Africa. This collaboration highlights Swiss-Belhotel International’s strategic expansion plans in Africa.
From left to right: Stella Wanyoike, Antony Wanyoike, Laurent Voivenel, Lizzie Wanyoike, Eric Wanyoike
Nestled in the serene Kileleshwa area, renowned for its green and calm environment, the hotel has 89 spacious rooms, 9 well-equipped meeting rooms and a gym. The hotel also offers an all-day restaurant and a charming rooftop bar with panoramic views of the Nairobi skyline. The hotel’s prime location, just 25 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ensures guests are just 5 minutes from the vibrant life of Westlands.
Lizzie Wanyoike, the famous Kenyan entrepreneur and founder of the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS), blessed the ceremony with her presence for her family.
Antony, Stella and Eric Wanyoike, Directors of NIBS Resort Company Limited, expressed their pleasure in engaging Swiss-Belhotel International to operate their property: “Swiss-Belhotel International’s reputation for excellence is well known. We believe that their presence in Nairobi, through the Swiss-Belinn brand, will positively influence and diversify the city’s hotel offering.
Nairobi, which contributes about 10% of its GDP to tourism and welcomed 1.48 million international tourists in 2022, has solidified its reputation as a leading business and leisure destination.
Gavin M. Faull, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss-Belhotel International, said: “We are proud to introduce the Swiss-Belinn brand to the exciting destination of Nairobi. Enter Kenya, and more specifically Nairobi, with a reputable partner like NIBS Resort Company Limited. , fits perfectly into our global expansion plans. This is our group’s first operational hotel in Africa and therefore marks an important milestone for us.
Swiss-Belhotel International will soon begin implementing its international standards and improvements, aiming for a complete rebranding of Swiss-Belinn Nairobi by January 15, 2024.
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President – Operations and Development, EMEA and India, added: “The Middle East and Africa are key growth markets for us. With recent tourism data indicating healthy growth in Africa and the emergence of Nairobi as a key destination, Switzerland -Belhotel International’s debut is timely. We look forward to delivering on our brand promise at Swiss-Belinn Nairobi.
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