Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Mangalis Hotel Group, a pan-African hotel group, have signed a partnership agreement to provide exclusive benefits to Visa cardholders traveling in West Africa. The partnership will offer discounts on accommodation, dining, and wellness services in seven hotels across Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger. This collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience for business and leisure travelers in the region.
The partnership will provide Visa cardholders with 15% off accommodation and 10% off dining, brunch, fitness, spa services, and selected stay packages. The offer is valid until September 15, 2027, and can be redeemed by paying with a Visa card at participating hotels or by booking online with the code VISAXMANGALIS. The participating hotels include Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies, and Casa del Toro in Senegal; Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Côte d'Ivoire; Noom Hotel Conakry in Guinea; and Noom Hotel Niamey in Niger.
The partnership responds to the growing demand for seamless and secure payment experiences in West Africa. Dakar, Abidjan, Conakry, and Niamey are major business hubs in the region, and the partnership combines Visa's global payment network with Mangalis Hotel Group's presence in these cities. This collaboration aims to promote the growth of electronic payments in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
According to Dorethy Pesseu, CEO of Mangalis Hotel Group, the partnership offers concrete benefits to customers and contributes to making the group's destinations more attractive to business travelers. The partnership also aligns with Visa's mission to provide innovative payment solutions that enhance the travel experience.
Ismahill Diaby, Vice President and General Manager for Western and Central Francophone & Lusophone Africa at Visa, emphasized that the partnership goes beyond transactions to reinvent the payment experience in the hospitality sector. The partnership will leverage Visa's innovations, such as contactless payments and tokenization, to provide customers with simpler, smoother, and more secure payment experiences.
Visa is a global leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions in over 200 countries and territories. The company aims to connect the world through its innovative payment network, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth. Mangalis Hotel Group, on the other hand, is a pan-African hotel group with a presence in four African countries, operating several hotel brands, including Noom, Seen, and Yaas.
The partnership between Visa and Mangalis Hotel Group is expected to drive growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors in West Africa. By providing exclusive benefits to Visa cardholders, the partnership aims to enhance the travel experience and promote electronic payments in the region. The collaboration is a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion and economic growth in West Africa.
Key points
- - The partnership offers exclusive benefits to Visa cardholders, including 15% off accommodation and 10% off dining and wellness services. - The partnership aims to promote the growth of electronic payments in the tourism and hospitality sectors in West Africa. - The collaboration combines Visa's global payment network with Mangalis Hotel Group's presence in major West African cities.
