Namibia

US-based Hilton Worldwide has entered a management agreement with Out of Africa Hospitality for a new hotel in Windhoek, Namibia.

Expected to be operational in early 2017, the 180-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn hotel will be situated adjacent to the existing Hilton Windhoek and form part of the Freedom Plaza development.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Hilton Worldwide Europe and Africa development senior vice president Patrick Fitzgibbon said: "A young, tech savvy population is driving mobile use across Africa and in turn transforming travel; whilst investors are increasingly looking towards innovation to achieve faster and more efficient hotel development.

"As Hilton Worldwide expands its portfolio in Africa, with this latest Hilton Garden Inn signing, we see our innovations in guest technology and hotel development resonating strongly."

"A young, tech savvy population is driving mobile use across Africa and in turn transforming travel."

The new property will feature free WiFi and a 24-hour Pavilion Pantry, as well as two food and beverage outlets, including an all-day dining restaurant, and a garden lounge and bar.

See Also:

In addition, the hotel will offer two individual meeting rooms totalling 175m², including pre-function space. A new technology such as pre-arrival room selection would be on offer.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Hilton Garden Inn Windhoek will be near to the Hosea Kutako International Airport and Eros Domestic Airport. Other attractions to the property includes Namibia Independence Museum, Christus Kirche, Government Embassie, as well as Zoo Park and Namibian Supreme Court.

In Africa, Hilton has also confirmed the development of new properties in Abuja, Lagos, Accra, Owerri, Lusaka, Uyo, Nairobi and Kampala.

In 2014, Hilton signed agreements to open two Hilton Garden Inns in Nigeria, while the group’s recent opening was DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar Stone Town, Tanzania.

Image: Hilton Worldwide to open new hotel in Namibia. Photo: courtesy of Hilton Worldwide.