Founded by the Trigano family, the brand shook up the hospitality world with a daring ‘urban refuge‘ concept in 2008, starting with its first, in Paris’ off-beat 20th district. ‘Mama’ quickly became synonymous with generosity, nurturing hospitality and just a sprinkling of cheekiness. Since then, she has extended her embrace across three continents, nine countries and fourteen cities, with more openings in the pipeline as a trusted and growing global hospitality brand, part of Ennismore.
Ennismore is a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands. Mama Shelter is proud to be part of that portfolio – an unrivalled ecosystem of over 140 operating hotels, resorts, and branded residences. Ennismore has over two decades of branded residential experience, with 11 operating residences and a further 30 in development. It is committed to positively impacting the world, with a key focus on creating inclusive communities among its team of over 30,000 employees, and in the places it calls home. In 2021, Ennismore entered a joint venture with Accor, one of the world’s leading luxury hotel and residences brands.
This joint venture combines Ennismore’s expertise in brand building, storytelling, design and authentic experiences with Accor’s extensive knowledge in growth, distribution and scale. Accor operates more than 5,600 hotels and 44 Residences globally across 40+ brands, with a further 1,300 Residences and 108 Residences in the pipeline.
Kasada is the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to the hospitality sector in Africa, advised by Kasada Capital Management part of the Kasada group. We are committed to generating sustainable, positive impact in the African economies and communities we invest in. In April 2019, Kasada closed its first fund, Kasada Hospitality Fund L.P. (“Kasada”), with equity commitments of more than US$ 500 million.
DHK
DHK Architects is an award-winning full-service, design-led studio of architects, urban designers and interior designers. Our multidisciplinary design expertise is supported by meticulous technical implementation and precise on-site administration capabilities. With a steadfast commitment to design and dedication to quality, our team of more than 130 people, spread across two offices, has built dhk into one of the largest and leading architectural firms in Africa.
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