Business Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harare, Zimbabwe \u2013 Dubai-based hospitality brand Leva Hotels is set to make its Southern African debut with a new upscale hotel in Harare, breathing new life into the city\u2019s historic Chester House building at 88 Speke Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transformation of the iconic city-centre landmark into Ekono by Leva @ Chester House will introduce a three-star, design-led hotel featuring 117 rooms blending modern amenities with subtle local design touches. The project is developed in partnership with Revitus Property Opportunities Real Estate Investment Trust (Revitus REIT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
JS Anand, Founder and CEO of Leva Hotels, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis project will connect Dubai\u2019s expertise in design-led, affordable upscale hotels with Africa\u2019s growing tourism and business markets, while adding lasting value to the local community and economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hotel will cater to both business and leisure travellers, offering ergonomic workstations, smart technology, an all-day dining restaurant, a caf\u00e9 lounge, and flexible meeting spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move reinforces Zimbabwe\u2019s growing appeal as a tourism destination, boosted by direct flight links to Dubai, Johannesburg, Lusaka, and Nairobi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Harare opening is part of Leva\u2019s rapid expansion into high-growth markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The group recently announced its luxury brand, Zen by Leva, with its first five-star property set to open in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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