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<p>As the world continues to be rattled with the coronavirus outbreak – with key economies and sectors taking the heat. Trevor Ward, Managing Director of W Hospitality Group joins CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi on Nigeria’s hospitality sector’s response to the outbreak&#8230;.</p>


How COVID-19 will impact Nigeria’s hospitality sector

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<p>According to a survey by W Hospitality, a total of 75,155 branded rooms in 401 hotels are in development across Africa &#8211; a net increase of almost 11,000 rooms in the pipeline, 17 per cent up on 2018. For more on the deals and the no deals in the hotel space, CNBC Africa is joined by Trevor Ward, Managing Director, W Hospitality Group.</p>


Africa’s hotel industry poised for growth

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<p>There has been a growing appetite for investment in Africa’s hotel and hospitality industry. But what exactly are the dos and don’ts for those seeking to put their money in this sector? Trevor Ward, Manager and Director of W Hospitality Group, a Lagos based consultancy firm on hotel and hospitality investment in Africa shares more.</p>


Investing in Africa’s hospitality:  Dos and Don’ts

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<p>Much has been said about the potentials of Africa&#8217;s hospitality sector. Trevor Ward, Managing Director of W Hospitality Group joins CNBC Africa to discuss how investors view Nigeria&#8217;s potential in the hospitality.</p>


What’s holding back Nigeria’s hospitality sector?

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<p>Indigenous investors in the Nigerian hospitality industry are dumping international brands over high management fees and franchise charges which make it difficult for them to refinance loans from banks. Tr</p>


Nigerian hoteliers paint optimistic outlook

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<p>As the world&#8217;s third biggest hotel chain, Intercontinental Hotels finalizes its exit from Nigeria, CNBC Africa had a chat with Trevor Ward, Managing Director, W Hospitality Group to discuss what to expect from Nigeria&#8217;s hospitality industry this year.</p>


What to expect from Nigeria’s hospitality space in 2018

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<p>Rapid economic growth in some African economies, a growing middle class and an influx of foreign travellers has created enormous opportunities for the hospitality sectors across the continent.</p>


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Africa’s hotel industry poised for growth

Investing in Africa’s hospitality: Dos and Don’ts

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How COVID-19 will impact Nigeria’s hospitality sector

Africa’s hotel industry poised for growth

Investing in Africa’s hospitality: Dos and Don’ts

What’s holding back Nigeria’s hospitality sector?

Nigerian hoteliers paint optimistic outlook

What to expect from Nigeria’s hospitality space in 2018

Attracting investments to Africa’s hospitality sector

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