Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), has announced its entry into the African market with the opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Nairobi.
The 175-suites facility which is located within the Global Trade Centre (GTC) complex, in Nairobi’s affluent Westlands business district, will offer business and leisure travelers a home-away-from-home experience.
''The opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi brings the iconic Pan Pacific experience to one of Africa's most vibrant cities," Susan Waringa, director of sales and marketing, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi, said.
"Offering long-term and short-term stays, business and leisure travellers to the city can look forward to experiencing a range of thoughtful service offerings during their stay,” Waringa added.
The Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi is placed near the newly built Nairobi Expressway allowing quick access to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and is a walking distance to the central business district.
Travellers staying at the Suites can conveniently explore the GTC boutique mall that features high-end retail stores, a healthcare center, restaurants and bars.
The only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, Nairobi is the hub of East Africa that features unique attractions from bustling markets to fascinating historical sites such as the Karen Blixen Museum.
The entry of Pan Pacific Hotels Group comes at a time Kenya is projecting a rebound in travel and tourism, after taking a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
"With over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites across more than 30 cities in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe, we are proud to offer our guests a truly international experience," the Group said.
Fitch Ratings forecast international travel to Kenya will hit a peak by 2025.
The ratings and research firm projects strong growth as the recovery in global travel gains traction, with double-digit growth for Kenya through 2025, to take international tourism arrivals to above 2.2 million.
Business travel remains among the key purposes of traveling to Kenya, even as holiday tops.