Hemingways expands to Rwanda with acquisition

Hemingways Collection Group CEO Ross Evans at a past function at Hemingways Karen, Nairobi on November 17, 2023. 

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Family-owned hospitality and travel group Hemingways has expanded into Rwanda via acquisition of American company Heaven Holdings, which owns and manages luxury hotels in the country.

The Rwanda-registered US firm operated a chain of businesses including The Retreat Hotel, Fusion Restaurant, Heaven Restaurant, and Heaven Boutique Hotel as well as Heaven Experiences- the company’s tour operating arm.