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flag Africa’s hotel pipeline hit a record 123,846 rooms in 2026, led by Egypt, with East Africa advancing fastest.

flag 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. flag 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. flag East Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, is advancing construction fastest, with nearly 80% of their rooms under development. flag Despite forecasts of over 65,000 rooms opening in 2026 and 2027, past trends suggest actual openings may fall short. flag Global chains, especially Marriott International, dominate the pipeline, with the Big Five accounting for about 80% of projects. flag Findings will be discussed at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Nairobi.

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