By FASIKA TADESS, FORTUNE STAFF WRITER

It is expected to open its door in six months time

Bon Hotels, the South African hotel management company, doubled its brand in Ethiopia after partnering with Bahiru Abraham to open an 82-room hotel on African Avenue.

The hotel management company and the local property developer have signed a 15 years management deal to operate the hotel which is expected to be operational in six months period.

Ozzie Business & Hospitality Management Group, founded by Kumeneger Teketel, facilitated the deal, negotiating on behalf of the local property developer Bahiru, who also owns Bitweded Bahiru Abraham Tower located on African Avenue adjacent to the hotel that is under construction.

The property located right next to Dembel City Center, in Kirkos District, had its construction finalized with the owners now working to install technical, security and IT systems.