2027
South Africa

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2027 South Africa

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 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

 • $459 million in business opportunities and deal volume gained in 2025 edition

2026 Event Themes

Investment financing and capital flows

Operational economics and profitability

Homegrown Brands in Africa

Branded Residences

Global economic shifts and geopolitical impacts

Conservation-led and sustainable hospitality

Technology and AI

2026 Host Partner

2026 Strategic Partners

It's an incredible event, it's great to have all these people brought together. For me to get this recognition in front of so many peers of mine makes me very proud. 

William Heinecke

Founder and Chairman, Minor International

The event has been great. I met a lot of people that I haven't seen in quite some time. It's a great networking event. 

Marcel Von Aulock

CEO, Southern Sun

FHS Africa was a great platform for us to share our news with the largest hotel management portfolio deal of the continent. 

Bani Haddad

Founder and Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality

Africa’s Fastest-Growing Hotel Group CityBlue Hotels Selects Inntelo AI To Deploy AI-Native Operations Across Portfolio

CityBlue Hotels, one of Africa’s fastest-growing hotel groups, has selected UK-based platform Inntelo AI to deploy AI-native concierge agents across its portfolio, marking a significant step in the group’s strategy to lead the next phase of hospitality innovation across the continent. The announcement will be unveiled at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa taking place in Nairobi on 31 March 2026.

The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group Sign Master Agreement for 10 Properties in Ethiopia

Agreement delivers a diversified pipeline of internationally branded and white-label hotels and resorts across Ethiopia’s key growth destinations.

CityBlue Hotels Announces Launch of Diani Beach Residences by CityBlue

The Diar Group in partnership with Staroot Real Estate, is pleased to announce a proposed collaboration to develop and operate Diani Residences by CityBlue, a landmark mixed-use residential and hospitality development in Diani Beach.

CityBlue Hotels announces Oceara Residences by CityBlue in Watamu, Kenya

CityBlue Hotels, a member of The Diar Group, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, is pleased to announce a deal with Sands of Darakasi Resort Ltd for the development and operation of Oceara Residences by CityBlue, a landmark beachfront hospitality project in Watamu, Kenya.

2026 in Photos