Hemingways acquires Rwandese Heaven Holdings
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Hemingways Hospitality has expanded into Rwanda with the acquisition of Heaven Holdings.
The expansion, which is the chain’s first outside of Kenya, will result in a merger of The Retreat hotel, Fusion Restaurant, Heaven Restaurant, Heaven Boutique Hotel, and Heaven Experiences, the company’s tour operating arm, into one entity.
“Welcoming an established African luxury hospitality brand into Rwanda marks a significant moment of growth and opportunity for tourism in Rwanda, which stands as one of the region’s leading luxury tourism destinations,” said Hemingways Hospitality Group CEO Ross Evans.
Heaven Holdings is owned by American public health professionals Alissa and Josh Ruxin and launched Heaven Restaurant in 2008.
Their properties have hosted high-profile dignitaries, including King Charles and Princess Camilla, alongside numerous international celebrities who have visited Rwanda.
By Ivan Omondi
