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Marriott eyes 'super growth' in three African countries

It mulls 40-50 hotels each in Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt

Published Thu, Oct 2, 2014 · 09:50 PM
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[ADDIS ABABA] Marriott International Inc may build 40 to 50 hotels in Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt each by 2020 to benefit from a surge of travellers, said Alex Kyriakidis, the chain's president for the Middle East and Africa.

The plan is to add 10,000 hotel rooms apiece in Africa's three biggest economies, targeting "super growth" based on their economic potential and tourist attractions, Mr Kyriakid…

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