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Africa’s hotel pipeline hit a record 123,846 rooms in 2026, led by Egypt, with East Africa advancing fastest.
Africa’s hotel development pipeline reached a record 123,846 rooms across 675 properties in 2026, an 18.6% increase from 2025, according to a W Hospitality Group report.
Egypt leads with 45,984 rooms, followed by Morocco and Nigeria, while the top ten countries account for 79% of pipeline rooms and over 75% of new signings.
East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, is advancing construction fastest, with nearly 80% of their rooms under development.
Despite forecasts of over 65,000 rooms opening in 2026 and 2027, past trends suggest actual openings may fall short.
Global chains, especially Marriott International, dominate the pipeline, with the Big Five accounting for about 80% of projects.
Findings will be discussed at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Nairobi.
La cartera hotelera de África alcanzó un récord de 123,846 habitaciones en 2026, liderada por Egipto, con África Oriental avanzando más rápido.