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Risma accelerates hotel projects ahead of 2030 World Cup

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Risma, Morocco's leading listed hotel group, is accelerating its investments with the reopening of a Sofitel in Essaouira and the construction of another property in Tangier. Its chief executive Sofia Lopez Benhamida presents the expansion as a strategy preparing for the 2030 World Cup and the post-tournament period, according to TelQuel.

Risma, Morocco's leading listed hotel group, is accelerating its accommodation projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup, notably with the reopening of a Sofitel hotel in Essaouira and the construction of another property under the brand in Tangier. Its chief executive, Sofia Lopez Benhamida, presents this acceleration as being linked to the favourable context created by preparations for the 2030 World Cup, TelQuel reports.

Risma is also working with Accor on the development of its franchise network. The group intends to expand its hotel capacity while preparing its properties' activity beyond the World Cup, according to TelQuel.

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