12/03/2026
Ethiopia Leads Africa’s Hotel Construction Rate for 2026 🇪🇹🏨
March 12/2026
Ethiopia has taken the top spot in Africa for hotel project ex*****on, with 79.9% of its pipeline currently under construction. According to the 2026 W Hospitality Group report, Ethiopia outpaces regional neighbors Kenya (79.5%) and Tanzania (77.5%).
Regional Hub: East Africa is now the continent's most dynamic region for hotel development.
Capacity: Ethiopia ranks 5th overall in pipeline volume with 34 hotels and 5,964 rooms planned.
Market Leaders: 80% of Africa's new projects are driven by Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG, and Radisson.
Continental Growth: Africa’s total hotel pipeline has surged by 18.6% this year, reaching over 123,000 rooms.
Addis Ababa continues to solidify its status as a premier business and tourism gateway through this massive infrastructure expansion.