Samantha MunaBiography
Serving as Managing Director and Head of Business Development for Trianum Hospitality, East Africa's leading third-party hotel management firm specializing in the extended stay, serviced apartment and holiday homes segments. Responsible for portfolio growth of hospitality projects across East Africa with a wealth of experience in the field of hotel development, financing and operations coupled with a deep understanding of market dynamics. Strong ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders and securing new growth opportunities in the region. With an impressive 30-year career, across Middle East, Africa, USA and Europe, where I have held various key roles in development, operations, management, consulting, and advisory with global giants like TUI, Hilton, HVS, and Walt Disney World, as well as regional firms such as the Tamarind and Trianum. Exceptional skills in handling intricate projects and negotiations, yielding outstanding outcomes, a knack for spotting market opportunities and adept deal-making. Worked in hospitality asset management in Boston, MA, improving the performance of hotel assets under institutional ownership managed by leading hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Holds a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management (MMH) with a specialization in hotel real estate finance from Cornell University, USA, a BSc in International Hospitality Management from Hotel School Les Roches, Switzerland, and a Diploma in Hotel Management and Administration from Kenya Utalii College. Present and past memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA), REITS Association of Kenya (RAK), International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), the Cornell Hotel Society (CHS), Kenya Chapter and the Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT).
Company Overview
Trianum is the leading serviced apartment operator in the East Africa region, with 15 years. We are a world class leader in hospitality, passionately executing innovative solutions to make each hotel a unique success Led by a distinctive group of people who anticipate change, think ahead and aim to exceed expectations We offer both consulting and management services; from concept to actualization including feasibility studies, market research and operations management. Our management services offered either under the brand “by Trianum” or as a white label operation under franchise. The Trianum Hotel Equity Fund is seeking to raise USD $10M seed capital to co-invest in boutique hotels, serviced apartments, and distressed assets. The funds will be invested as equity in projects that Trianum will manage and repayment is by preferential shares with a bullet payment upon refinancing.
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Business Opportunities added By Samantha Muna
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is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
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| 93142003 | Commodity | Urban investment programming services | |
| 80161601 | Commodity | Property management services | |
| 90111902 | Commodity | Student residential room or unit accommodation service | |
| 64111507 | Commodity | Unit trust unit | Securities representing a portion of assets pooled by investors run by a management company whose share capital remains separate from such assets |
| 93142009 | Commodity | Urban project or program administration or management services | |
| 84121704 | Commodity | Investment agreements | |
| 72111101 | Commodity | New apartment building construction service | The building ofnewapartmentbuildings owned by others |
| 90101601 | Commodity | Banquet facilities | |
| 93142001 | Commodity | Urban development planning services | |
| 80131801 | Commodity | Property management |
About Us
is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
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is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
