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Room to Keep on Building - November 2009

As hotel investment and demand slows in line with the downturn, Trevor urges a longer-term investment play despite excess supply.

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How Green is your Hotel? – September 2009

Environmentally friendly hotels can bring savings and customers. Trevor questions whether claims to be “green” really cut the mustard.

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Smooth Ride in Namibia - July 2009

The World Travel & Tourism council ranks Namibia number one in terms of future growth potential. Trevor asks 'Is Namibia Africa's next tourism success story?'

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Room with a bottom line. May 2009 - African Investor Feature Article

Trevor is asked his opinion on the current expansion trend of the hospitality industry in Africa. Download this article to read the full story.

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Problem? What Problem? - November 2008

A few months ago it looked as though Kenya's tourism industry had 'had it' but Trevor discovers it is back from the brink.
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Countdown to More Rooms - March 2008

It may have reached the millennium seven years later than the rest of us, but Trevor says Ethiopia is fast catching on to hotel development to seize on rising demand.

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Tourist time for Tanzania – November 2007

With oodles of sun, sea, sand and safari, Tanzania is a holidaymakers' dream. No wonder
Trevor Ward is taking a look at prospects in store for east Africa's prize destination.
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Lighting up Lagos - September 2007

Nigeria might not be an obvious tourist destination, but expert Trevor Ward says the
capital Lagos is home to the continent's hottest hotel development market.
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