Dream Hotels & Resorts (Dream) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) 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.
Considered a prominent player in South Africa’s hospitality industry, Dream’s portfolio comprises 23 mixed-use 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.
