Insight
Africa's hotel pipeline is at a record high with 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms in development as of early 2026, representing an 18.6% increase from the previous year.
Egypt and Morocco Dominate Africa’s Hotel Pipeline
Summary
Africa's hotel pipeline is booming, with a record high of 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms planned by early 2026, an 18.6% increase. Egypt is leading this growth, accounting for over a third of the planned supply with 185 hotels in development. Occupancy rates in Egypt reached 69.9% in 2025. Greater Cairo's urban hotel pipeline is also significant.
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