About Us.
"Let Your Interest be Our Priority"
We are a Bespoke White-Label, full-service, independent hotel development & CRE advisory & firm with decades of collective experience in Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands.
Our priority purely focuses on our clients' and partners' long-term interests. Together, we have delivered more than 30 hotel projects in the continent, with 14+ internationally branded and independent hotel properties under asset management on behalf of our owners/investors and partners. We handle your investments with the confidentiality and grit they deserve, with an emphasis on sustainable management practices.
Our Vision
To be the preferred Leading "White-Label" Hotel Development Advisory Firm in Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands for both Local & International Investors, Partners and Operators.
Our Mission
To create a platform for hotel investors and stakeholders to maximize their ROI and increase their asset value through delivering access to cost-effective capital/funding and sustainable, reliable, and efficient solutions to the evident challenges experienced in developing and owning hotel assets in Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Our Values
Our identity is built around the following values that we believe are the beating heart of our culture;
Integrity
Passion
Innovation
Creativity
Sustainability
Our Team.
At Ankara & Lustar, our dedicated team, with 50+ years of collective experience, brings together extensive industry knowledge and a shared passion for advancing Africa’s hotel development and CRE advisory sector. Each team member is committed to delivering tailored solutions and strategic insights that drive successful hotel projects across the continent. From market feasibility studies and brand positioning to capital raising/ funding advisory, transaction, and investment advisory, our experts are here to support our clients at every step.
Our diverse backgrounds and professional qualifications include in-depth training in international hospitality management and business, with credentials from prestigious institutions and brands like Cornell University, EHL Business School in Lausanne, CIM (UK), FRICS, CPM, Hilton, One & Only, and The Ritz Carlton, among others. Together, we ensure that each project aligns with global standards while honoring local contexts.
Whether working with local partners, local or international investors, international hotel brands, government partners, or stakeholders, our team combines strategic vision with operational expertise to build thriving hotels that elevate Africa’s hospitality landscape.
Our Partners & Clients.
