Africa’s hospitality industry is about to receive a major boost as Kasada secures a fifteen million euro (or seventeen point five million dollars) investment for a groundbreaking green project in Abidjan. This investment, backed by the Africa Go Green Fund (AGG), will fund the development of a state-of-the-art, mixed-use hotel and co-working complex in the rapidly expanding district of Angré, Côte d’Ivoire. The undertaking will foster new benchmarks for eco-friendly hospitality with the inclusion of sustainable elements such as energy-efficient appliances, water-conserving technologies and eco-friendly construction materials. This initiative not just bolsters the economy of Côte d’Ivoire, but exemplifies the strides being made towards Africa’s sustainable hospitality industry. Through this investment, Kasada is pioneering the adoption of sustainable practices in Africa’s rapidly expanding hospitality industry.
Kasada’s upcoming development will feature a 170-key hotel, Wojo-branded co-working spaces and a state-of-the-art conference and exhibition center. It aims to serve both business and leisure markets by providing modern, sustainable hospitality that caters to a rapidly evolving business ecosystem in Côte d’Ivoire. With this project, Kasada seeks to make a lasting impact on Africa’s hospitality industry, positioning the Abidjan development as a model for future projects across the continent.
Unlike traditional hospitality developments, Kasada’s project is built with sustainability at its core. The hotel will incorporate energy-efficient systems, water-saving technologies and construction materials with reduced carbon footprints. These eco-friendly features are designed not only to align with global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards but also to make a measurable environmental impact in a region that is particularly vulnerable to climate change and environmental degradation. Kasada’s green investment represents a major shift in how Africa’s hospitality industry is developing, demonstrating that economic growth and sustainability can go hand in hand.
David Damiba, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at Kasada, emphasized the significance of Côte d’Ivoire as a key market. He highlighted that the Abidjan project is not just a commercial venture but a reflection of Kasada’s commitment to integrating sustainability into hospitality infrastructure. Damiba noted that this development exemplifies how the integration of energy-saving technologies and sustainability-driven design can positively impact Africa’s hospitality industry. The project will reduce emissions, foster resilience and set a new standard for green hospitality in Africa.
Kasada already operates five hotels in Abidjan under the Pullman, Novotel and Ibis brands, making it one of the city’s leading hospitality players. The new development signifies a strategic move into the greenfield space, emphasizing innovation in finance and sustainable design. This investment will further cement Kasada’s role in transforming Africa’s hospitality industry and promoting environmental responsibility.
The partnership between Kasada and AGG is an excellent example of how climate-aligned capital is being deployed to create scalable, sustainable solutions. AGG, which focuses exclusively on financing projects that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental outcomes, has expressed its pride in supporting such a high-impact development. Laurène Aigrain, Managing Director of AGG, called the project a statement about the future of hospitality in Africa — efficient, inclusive and climate-resilient. This backing from AGG signals the growing confidence in the potential of green hospitality and its ability to make a significant impact on Africa’s hospitality industry.
The development of Abidjan illustrates the ongoing change across real estate in Africa as the region moves from conventional construction works to more eco-friendly approaches — integrating green mixed-used hubs. These not only fulfill the sustainable development requirement but also combine hospitality and business sectors with the Africa’s evolving market needs. kasada’s dedication to green building construction further demonstrates the shift and highlights the importance of eco-sustainability in Africa’s hospitality industry.
As global regulations around emissions tighten, projects like Kasada’s in Abidjan are expected to set the standard for future developments in Africa. The Abidjan project, with its environmentally friendly design and commitment to sustainability, will play a key role in reshaping how hospitality infrastructure is developed across the continent.
Fueled by the seventeen point five million dollars investment from the Africa Go Green Fund, Kasada’s green hospitality development in Abidjan marks a significant advance for the continent’s hospitality industry. Designed with a focus on sustainability, this project embraces energy-efficient technologies and a unique design that makes it a future benchmark for eco-friendly hospitality in Africa. In addition to helping the economy of Côte d’Ivoire, by incorporating green construction into hotel building, Kasada sets a leadership example for other countries in the region. Sustainability will be a major consideration in the evolving Africa hospitality industry and the region continues to develop; it will be a defining factor that shapes the hospitality infrastructure.
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