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Cresta Hotels bring you memorable hospitality experiences through four experiential gateways. The Cresta brand encompasses a range of different products without being diluted or compromised. Whether you are looking for a cosmopolitan - or truly authentic African experience - you will find that every Cresta hotel offers exceptional service quality. The four gateways 'Urban Heartbeat', 'Urban Oasis', 'African Roots' and 'African Fingerprint' are each designed differently for you to choose the travel experience that will best suit your lifestyle. Cresta Hotels' Urban Heartbeat gateway encompasses destinations that pulsate with energy. Urban Heartbeat is where Africa meets the world, a fresh, stylish, cosmopolitan setting in the hustle and bustle of town. Excitingly different and aesthetically pleasing, Urban Heartbeat surrounds itself with innovative design and technology suited to the travelling businessperson. High quality restaurants and bars are destinations in their own right, perfect for business lunches, private dinners or even Friday night drinks. Conference facilities are fully equipped and made for successful meetings, while fully catered functions provide customers with peace of mind knowing that everything has been taken care of. Hotels in the urban heartbeat gateway are in the heart of modern and cosmopolitan African cities, where the pace is fast, the stakes are high and where both business and pleasure are exhilarating experiences Hotels in this gateway : Cresta President Gaborone Cresta Thapama Francistown Cresta Jameson Harare  The Urban Oasis gateway offers peace and calm as well as rebirth and renewal. Just like the African spring, hotels and lodges in this gateway are places of growth and energy, where fresh ideas can sprout like new seeds on fertile ground. The Cresta Urban Oasis gateway makes it possible to have a real holiday without being too far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Even more than that, it is the perfect in-betweener, where work and rest can be mixed effortlessly and where business becomes a pleasure. A stones throw from the action, Urban Oasis offers all the facilities to stay connected and in touch with the world when required. Set in lush and verdant gardens, these properties offer the perfect setting for relaxation following a hectic schedule of meetings. These tranquil properties are comfortable, quiet and informal, offering a true blend of modern convenience and traditional, homely comforts. These features blend beautifully to create a true mix of heritage and modernity. The Urban Oasis hotels offer buffet restaurants and hearty cuisine that nourishes both body and soul. Hotels in this gateway : Cresta Lodge - Gaborone Cresta Marang Gardens - Francistown Cresta Golfview - Lusaka Cresta Lodge - Harare The Cresta African Roots gateway combines hotels in surprising havens and unexpected places. They are like sunflowers in maize fields, beautiful, refreshing and out of the ordinary. On a smaller scale and in smaller locations, these lodges and hotels provide great value and service equal to the bigger hotels of the group. They are modern, affordable and represent something that is inherent in African hospitality: you find it wherever you go. These hotels provide modern, affordable accommodation in towns or locations where one would not always expect to find suitable accommodation. These hotels offer the same standards as the Urban Oasis Hotels and Urban Heartbeat Hotels on a smaller scale. With quality accommodation, food, refreshment and entertainment, these hotels are a nucleus of activity and a great place to stop over on a long journey. Hotels in this gateway : Cresta Bosele Selebi-Phikwe Cresta Botsalo Palapye Cresta Riley's - Maun Cresta Oasis - Harare The African Fingerprint gateway is a collection of the Cresta Hotels' signature destinations. Each Fingerprint property is a unique jewel in the Cresta crown, its style is that of the African landscape and everything that makes Africa a rich, umber palette of tastes, textures and sounds. Situated in niche locations, these hotels are as unique as the name 'Fingerprint' suggests. Exquisite surroundings and unique restaurants, these destinations are set in and around some of the world's most beautiful features such as the Chobe River basin. African Fingerprint represents the elite of the Cresta Hotels. As such, Cresta's African Fingerprint gateway promises to provide a unique journey and serves as the background to an unforgettable experience.

Al Johari is a small 15 room Boutique Hotel in the Stone Town area of Zanzibar, and was the result of a careful refurbishment combining two ancient buildings in the UNESCO named World Heritage site of Stone Town.Al Johari means the Jewel in certain translations of Kiswahili and Arabic, and we invite you to experience the Jewel of Stone Town, Zanzibar.We have endeavored to produce an exceptional hotel property while keeping within the Architecture and dimensions of Stone Town history and have placed an emphasis on modern state of the art amenities as well as the opulent luxuries of the Omani, Persian, Indian and Swahili influences that have dwelled in the Islands of East Africa and particularly Zanzibar. Two Deluxe Suites, Six Junior Suites, Four Standard Suites and 3 Superior rooms. Each room is superbly appointed with marble flooring, Persian rugs, Flat Screen LCD Screens with Cable Television, and all the rooms are climate controlled. There is free Wireless internet access in all the rooms and throughout the hotel. The Fusion Lounge is probably the most fashionable bar of its kind in Stone town, it elegantly leans towards opulence in its décor and furnishing, and our courteous staff will serve you in a manner befitting the atmosphere with a selection of perfect sundowners as you watch a glorious sunset over the Indian Ocean. Later in the evening there is a laid back ambiance with a medley of lounge music, Sheesha’s, Havana Cigars and Tapa’s to indulge you.The Restaurant emphasizes it name FUSION in its Décor and atmosphere, and more so in the menu which is Our Chef’s composition of Dishes utilizing only the freshest local Seafood , Poultry and vegetables & meat from Pemba or Arusha prepared using most of the spices Zanzibar is famous for . The menu offers a variety of delicate Fusion and traditional recipes all prepared for a variety of palettes.

GT Guest House is a boutique hospitality lodge, corporate lodging provider, and family accommodation retreat located in one of the safest, most prestigious residential districts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Designed for travelers seeking tranquility and personalized care, the guest house offers a warm home-away-from-home ambiance. Our comfortable accommodation options feature spacious executive bedrooms, family guest suites, and fully equipped self-catering apartments. Guests enjoy complimentary traditional Ethiopian breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, private living lounges, and beautiful garden terraces. Every room is fitted with comfortable European-standard bedding, en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers, flat-screen satellite televisions, work desks, and 24-hour security surveillance. We accommodate international NGO workers, business consultants, expatriate families, transit passengers through Bole International Airport, and leisure tourists exploring the historical capital. Conveniently located near major diplomatic embassies, shopping centers, and international organizations in Addis Ababa, GT Guest House arranges private airport pickups, city tours, and car hire services. GT Guest House combines authentic Ethiopian warmth with modern guest amenities, delivering an exceptionally comfortable, secure, and affordable stay in Addis Ababa.

Afro Land Lodge is a new bed and breakfast property with twelve spacious and comfortably appointed guest suites with private bathroom, modern kitchen, mini bar and satellite TV. Under Ethiopian and European ownership, it brings a new and superior standard of accomodation and customer service to Addis Ababa.

Shankar Electronics Ltd. (SEL) was established in Kenya in 1970 as an electronics and household appliances dealer.  From its humble beginning SEL established itself in the field as the leading retailer with a proven track record of providing after sales service.  SEL has a large and vital air conditioning and refrigeration department and is recognized in the industry for providing the optimal back up service.  SEL provides air conditioning equipment and services for both institutional clients as well as domestic clients including banks, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, companies, and research facilities.  SEL is the exclusive dealers for Japanese brand GENERAL and Korean brand SAMSUNG air conditioners.  SEL also represents AERMEC of Italy and COOLINE of Saudi Arabia as dealers for packaged, central, chiller plants and air handling units for large installations.In addition to providing air conditioning service to leading hotels in Kenya and Tanzania, SEL is the leader in audio visual equipment, sound systems and hotel TV systems and services large hotel groups like Serena Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Neptune Group of Hotels.Business StrategyShankar Electronics Ltd.’s primary aim is to maintain its position in the field of air conditioning and audio visual equipment and TV systems for the hospitality industry.  SEL continues to focus on providing the best possible back up service and after sales reliability to both its institutional and retail clients.As the SONY Authorized Service Centre, SEL continues to provide warranty service for all SONY products.  In addition, SEL undertakes repairs of all major electronics brands including SANYO, TOSHIBA and HITACHI.Products and ServicesAir Conditioning EquipmentSEL undertakes all air conditioning installations including window and split single units, Multi-split (VRF) units, packaged units to large central air conditioning plants.Professional AV Equipment and TV SystemsSEL undertakes installation for audio visual equipment for conference rooms, event stages, disco sound, and PA systems.  SEL is the authorized agent for Professional Sound System by PROEL, INTER M and RCF.SEL is the leader in central TV system installations for apartments, hotels and hospitals.  SEL is the authorized agent for MATV equipment by ALCAD and TELEVES.Electronics Equipment & Home AppliancesSEL has a complete showroom for all electronics and home appliances.SEL is the dealer for all major brands including SAMSUNG, SONY, SANYO, TOSHIBA, HITACHI, INDESIT and CANDY.Electronics WorkshopSEL has the largest electronics workshop in Mombasa with a team of highly trained technicians capable of repairing the latest electronics equipment.  SEL also has technical teams in Nairobi and Diani.  SEL is the SONY Authorized Service Centre and SAMSUNG Care Centre for Mombasa.Our technicians are well trained and regularly attend technical seminars to abreast of technological changes.Multichoice AgentSEL is the exclusive agent and collection center for the largest PAY TV company in Kenya and serves over 1500 subscribers on behalf of Multichoice Kenya Ltd.Samsung Brand ShopSEL is the only Samsung distributor in Mombasa to have set up a fully-fledged Samsung dedicated retail brand shop