David Okafor

Investment & Development Editor

David Okafor

David Okafor reports on hotel investment, brand expansion, and the capital flows driving new development across Africa, the Middle East, and emerging markets. He brings a finance background to hospitality industry analysis.

Articles by David Okafor

Tokenised Hotel Investment Gains Traction Among Institutional Buyers
INVESTMENTTokenised Hotel Investment Gains Traction Among Institutional Buyers15 May 2026
Middle East Hotel Pipeline Hits Record High as Gulf Investment Accelerates
OPENINGSMiddle East Hotel Pipeline Hits Record High as Gulf Investment Accelerates14 May 2026
Wellness Tourism: The $800 Billion Market Reshaping Hotel Strategy
WELLNESSWellness Tourism: The $800 Billion Market Reshaping Hotel Strategy8 May 2026
Hilton Announces 40 New Properties Across Sub-Saharan Africa
EXPANSIONHilton Announces 40 New Properties Across Sub-Saharan Africa8 May 2026
Cruise Lines and Hotels Form Record Number of Joint Packages
PARTNERSHIPSCruise Lines and Hotels Form Record Number of Joint Packages30 April 2026