Novotel Lubumbashi Wins "Leading Hotel in DRC 2025" at the World Travel Awards

We are thrilled to announce a momentous achievement for our group—Novotel Lubumbashi has been officially crowned the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leading Hotel 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards. This recognition highlights our dedication to delivering outstanding hospitality, innovation, and guest experience in the heart of Lubumbashi.

The World Travel Awards, known as “the Oscars” of the travel industry, honor leaders and pioneers across global tourism and hospitality. Earning this accolade is not just a celebration of our exceptional property, but a testament to the hard work and commitment of every member of our CHIC team, our partners at Accor, and the support of our guests and local community.

Novotel Lubumbashi stands as a contemporary landmark with 120 stunning rooms, offering breathtaking views of Lake Kipopo and best-in-class amenities—from fitness and wellness facilities to an all-day dining restaurant and vibrant communal spaces. Winning this award is a proud milestone in our mission to create a legacy of excellence and set new standards for hospitality in the DRC.

We would also like to thank everyone who supported us, voted, and celebrated this achievement. Let's continue to shape the future of hospitality in Congo together!

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Certification world travel awards 2025 | Compagnie Hoteliere et Immobiliere du Congo (CHIC)

Proud Moment for CHIC: Novotel Lubumbashi crowned “Leading Hotel in DRC 2025” 🏆 We are delighted to share that our property, #NovotelLubumbashi, has won the prestigious #WorldTravelAward2025 as “Leading Hotel in DRC”. Following #NovotelKinshasa, which won the same award in 2024, this marks the second CHIC hotel to be recognized within its first year of operations, continuing our legacy of excellence. This recognition not only highlights the operational excellence of the hotel but also reflects CHIC’s ongoing commitment to raising the benchmarks of hospitality in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 👏 Congratulations to Willy Walter YOUBESSI and the entire team for their passion and dedication, and to our loyal guests for their trust and support. Khalil M. Rahim Dhrolia SAJID DHROLIA Khalil N. EL-Koreh Manish Gupta Muhammad Babar Eric Legras DANIEL KARBOWNIK Jonathan Sheard #WTA2025 #Novotellubumbashi #Novotel #Accor #Lubumbashi #leadinghotelofdrc #grandkatanga #Accorhotel