Property Express Holiday & Hospitality News 14 08 25

The second episode of the 2025 Guinness Ghana DJ Awards’ Pub Fest took place on August 8 at Bamobi Lounge in Winneba, delivering an electrifying night of music and entertainment. 

The event featured top regional DJs, including DJ Sonatty, DJ 3 Point, DJ Obey, and DJ Chikito, with MC Nana King keeping the crowd engaged. DJ Sonatty, recently awarded Best Discovery and Best Central Region DJ, stole the show with his dynamic performance. 

Smirnoff highlighted its new vibrant variants, enhancing the party atmosphere and supporting Ghana’s DJ culture. Pub Fest, part of the lead-up to the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards on November 29, celebrates music, culture, and community. The tour continues at Signature Lounge in Tema on August 15.

The second edition of the Accra Bar Show took place from August 8 to 10 at Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel, Accra, attracting hundreds of patrons, including both Ghanaians and foreign nationals. Day one featured a masterclass on mixology and product knowledge led by Chris Beaney, with facilitators including Thanos Krimpouras and Josh Sam. Day two, hosted by Bliss King, focused on marketing and brand building, while day three, “Letter to Young Bartenders,” was led by Colin Asare-Appiah. 

The event concluded with a brunch at No.19 celebrating stakeholders, hosted by Wesley Kesse and Evonne. Exhibitors included top brands like The Republic Bar and Grill, Macallan, Jack Daniels, Campari, and Kasapreko PLC. Founder Kojo Aidoo thanked attendees and highlighted the importance of collaboration between local and international bartenders to strengthen the industry. Patrons also called for greater government support to boost the event’s reach.

The 2025 edition of Ghana Menswear Week (GHMW) will take place from August 30–31 at the World Trade Centre, Accra, celebrating Ghanaian and African men’s fashion. The event will feature around 20 designers and models from Ghana and abroad, showcasing their latest collections while fostering networking and collaboration within the industry. 

Launched in 2016 by House of Fame, GHMW provides a platform for designers, brands, buyers, bloggers, and consumers to connect. Founder Nana Mensah expressed excitement over a partnership with Infinix Mobile, highlighting the blend of innovation, tech, and fashion. The event is also supported by Woodin Ghana, GHOne TV, Starr 103.5 FM, Graphic Showbiz, 3Music TV, Envision Africa, and Nueva Comms.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the parent company of brands like Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, reported a slowdown in its global revenue per available room (RevPAR) for Q2 2025. The U.S. market, IHG's largest, experienced a 0.9% decline in RevPAR, a significant drop from the 3.5% growth in Q1. 

Factors contributing to this downturn include economic uncertainties, trade tariffs, and rising geopolitical tensions, leading to reduced consumer confidence and discretionary spending. Despite these challenges, IHG remains optimistic about meeting its annual earnings targets, with other hotel chains showing mixed signals. 

Source : Joycelyn Marigold, Hospitality News