Dubai-based hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has taken over the management of the Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel in Kampala – its third property in Uganda.

Bani Haddad, Founder and Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality said: “We are delighted to welcome the Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel into the Aleph portfolio. Seven years ago, when we identified a gap in the market for independent hotel management companies, I could not have imagined that today we would be managing 12 hotels in Africa, with many more properties in the pipeline.”

The 50-room hotel is situated in the upscale neighbourhood of Bugolobi, in the central business district, on the outskirts of Kampala. Facilities include a restaurant, cocktail lounge, garden, pool and gym, as well as a business centre and conference facilities.

Owner of the hotel, Grace Kavuya, said: “We are excited to work with the experienced team at Aleph Hospitality and look forward to taking the hotel and our guest experience to the next level. With the strong post-pandemic recovery in travel globally and the country’s continued investment in the hospitality sector, we are confident that there is a bright future for our hotel and the tourism industry in Uganda.”

Earlier this year, Aleph Hospitality took over management of two boutique hotels, Masheda Palms in Buyala and A’lure Hotel & Suites in Kampala. The hotel group has set a target of managing 50 hotels in the Middle East and Africa by 2026.