MCLEAN, VA—Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Fleming Asset Management Botswana, on behalf of Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, to open the midmarket Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone. Located in the capital and largest city of Botswana, the signing marks Hilton Worldwide’s first hotel agreed in the country.
“With 13 Hilton Garden Inn locations now confirmed across Africa, I am delighted that we have agreed on our first hotel in Botswana,” said Patrick Fitzgibbon, SVP of development, Europe & Africa for Hilton Worldwide. “Botswana has one of the fast-growing economies in the world and an impressive visitor offering—resulting in an excellent opportunity for hotel development as we exceed 70 Hilton Worldwide properties either trading or under development across Africa.”
Expected to open in 2017, the hotel will be located near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Hilton Worldwide to open Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, bringing the renowned hospitality of Hilton to Botswana for the first time. The hotel will provide travelers with the perfect base for their visit here, showcasing our diverse economy, superb tourism options and friendly people,” said, Peter McC van Riet-Lowe, CEO of Fleming Asset Management Botswana.
Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone will feature 150 guestrooms offering signature bedding; a health club; outdoor swimming pool; 4,300 sq. ft. of meeting space; and F&B options including an all-day dining restaurant, bar and 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. Guests will also have acccess to a 24-hour business center and complimentary WiFi.
“With more than 639 Hilton Garden Inn hotels globally, we are pleased to be adding Botswana to our portfolio of destinations,” said Adrian Kurre, global head, Hilton Garden Inn. “Hilton Garden Inn is known across the world for offering amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. We are confident that Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone will serve the needs of travelers seeking a trusted international hotel brand that is upscale, yet affordable.”