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Samuel Afari Dartey, the man behind Ghana’s new $25 million Safari resort

Samuel Afari Dartey is becoming one of the household names in Ghana’s hospitality industry. Since 2015, his investment in the sector has been concentrated on providing eco-friendly resorts for Ghanaian and foreign holidaymakers.

Dartey started with Aqua Safari Resort in the Volta Region of Ghana, a unique venture at the time. Following the success of the resort, he decided to replicate it in other parts of the country. His latest resort,  Safari Valley Resort , located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, is a breath-taker. 

Termed the “African Disneyland,” Safari Valley Resort is built in a way to allow visitors to engage with nature. It focuses more on forest resources, wildlife resources, and the ocean and marine environment.

The eco-resort sits on a 500-acre land that provides visitors with modern comfort as it has other facilities such as theatre and arts. It also boasts of caves and lakes. One can enjoy luxury accommodations, spa services, golf and organic meals as well.

Building resorts across Ghana was not easy to conceptualize, Dartey told  Paakwesiasare.biz . “A friend of mine invited me to visit his farm and encouraged me to get into the same enterprise,” the CEO of the Aqua Safari Group said.

“We acquired a few acres and started to develop some rubber plantations but anytime I visited, I thought the place was unique and I knew I had to come up with some idea, an idea that could optimize the use of this beautiful renewable natural resource.”

“I started one business in the hospitality industry already, Aqua safari resort, which was doing extremely well, one of its kind in the country so it wasn’t difficult to conceptualize something that will relate,” he added.

The first phase of the project is currently in operation. It consists of 102 rooms and surrounded by palm trees, lush, green landscapes and infinity pools. According to Dartey, the resort was developed in such a way as not to destroy the environment. 

“Because it is an Eco-lodge, we’re planning to put into consideration that we won’t destroy the environment, such that where a tree has to be taken out, we will make sure that four trees replace that particular tree,” he said.

The resort facility is home to dozens of species of wildflowers and wildlife with local and exotic animals such as antelopes, zebra, and giraffes. This environment will enable visitors to “engage with the animals without any form of fear”, Dartey said.

The natural resource economist said he will expand his resort venture to every region of Ghana with Safari Palm Lands in the Western Region and Safari royal gardens soon to hit the Ashanti Region.

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are just over a month away, and Paris is abuzz. While locals are approaching the Games with a typically Parisian nonchalance, the hospitality industry has been running the marathon for months. 

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But fear not. Despite these reservations, a number of Paris’s finest hotels are still rolling out the red carpet for Olympic guests, with special amenities and adjustments designed to make a stay during this historic event truly unforgettable. 

Hôtel Barriere Fouquet’s Paris

To celebrate the Olympic Games, the Hôtel Barriere Fouquet’s Paris on the corner of the Champs-Élysées, just steps from the Arc de Triomphe, is delighting guests with a special treat in honor of its landmark neighbor: a detailed (and edible) rendering of the Arc—in chocolate. Designed by the hotel’s talented pastry chef Anthony Coquereau, this sugary masterpiece will be placed in all guest rooms and suites for the entire duration of the Games. The creation is an homage to both Paris and the Olympic spirit and atop the arc stands a graceful gymnast, frozen in mid-air, symbolizing athletic prowess. The base of the creation depicts the Olympic track and stadium, completing the celebratory scene.

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Hôtel Lutetia

Hôtel Lutetia , the only palace hotel on the Left Bank, has a new partnership with Therabody. It’s curating a selection of new elevated experiences that enable guests to prioritize their health, wellbeing, and recovery just as the Olympians would. The collab takes advantage of the full range of Therabody’s health and wellness products: Guests will have in-room access to a selection of products, such as the SmartGoggles eye mask and massager, RecoveryAir JetBoots for legs, and a Theragun Pro. You’ll also have the opportunity to book the fully outfitted Therabody Wellness Suite to rejuvenate and recover with expanded treatments, including full body massages with dual Theraguns as well as enhanced facials with the TheraFace Pro facial massager.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée is the place to see and be seen during Fashion Week, and the two weeks during the Olympics will be no exception. Recognizable for its famously bright-red awnings on Avenue Montaigne, alongside some of the most expensive stores in the world, the hotel has partnered with Mathieu Forget (a.k.a. Forgetmat ), a celebrated photographer known for his levitation artistry, for a unique collaboration bringing together the worlds of art and sports. Forget has created five captivating photographic compositions featuring athletes seemingly defying gravity within the hotel’s iconic spaces. 

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

Located in the chic 8th Arrondissement, just steps from Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées, Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris is launching a menu of Olympics-inspired cocktails as well as several limited-time exhibitions within the hotel. Drawing inspiration from past host cities of previous Summer Olympics, the special cocktail menu includes the Mexico 1968, a twist on the classic margarita with hints of kumquat and coriander; the Barcelona 1992, inspired by Rebujito, the traditional summer drink in Spain, with aromatic Spanish wine, tomato liqueur, and herbal soda water (intended to be a low ABV option); and the London 2012, a gin-based classic modern cocktail with grapefruit juice, bergamot, and other botanicals. And of course, there’s the Paris 2024, a tribute to the classic French 75, featuring blanc de blanc Champagne with a pear and apple-flavored gin. These cocktails can also be made as non-alcoholic beverages.

The hotel is also hosting a few exhibitions dedicated to the Olympics, including À la Parisienne , which was conceived to resemble a miniature Paris (running June 26 through August 11); a collaboration with the French publication Paris Match to display 24 photographs featuring legendary athletes and timeless moments with past Olympic heroes from the 1950s through the 1970s (running July 14 through September 8); and a museum-style exhibition, More than a Dream , in collaboration with Paris City Hall (also running July 14 through September 8). Honoring Paris’s historic ties to the Games, the exhibit will explore the history of the global sporting event along with significant memorabilia, including Muhammad Ali’s boxing glove with his annotations from Rome 1960 Summer Olympics, a basketball signed by the NBA’s Dream Team (including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, and Scottie Pippen), and torches from previous Olympiads.

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Shangri-La Paris

Shangri-La Paris is located just steps away from several landmarks doubling as event venues, including Trocadéro, Stade Tour Eiffel, Arena Champ de Mars, Grand Palais, Concorde, Pont Alexandre III, and Invalides. This summer, the property allows guests the unique opportunity to watch the Opening Ceremonies from their balconies as the athletes cruise down the River Seine. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with special amenities including medals and sports bears composed of chocolate crafted by pastry chef Maxence Barbot. In addition, an array of exclusive Shangri-La–branded goodies will be provided to enhance the game-watching experience, including hats, portable chargers, fans, and more. Throughout the Games, on-property lounges will be transformed into elevated sports bars, offering exclusive cocktails crafted for the event as well as a unique and celebratory culinary experience.

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