Filipino Hotel Brand Hotel101 Expands to Egypt, Entering African Market
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Filipino Hotel Brand Hotel101 Expands to Egypt, Entering African Market

DoubleDragon Corp.'s Hotel101 has signed a development agreement in Egypt, marking its first foray into the African market. This expansion signifies the first time a Filipino-born business model will enter the African continent.

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