Compagnie Hôtelière et Immobilière du Congo (CHIC) is a premier hospitality investment and development platform committed to transforming the tourism and real estate landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Established in 2017, CHIC is led by a group of entrepreneurs with deep operational roots in the DRC and a proven track record across multiple sectors — including real estate and construction, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, IT, mining, agriculture & fashion retail. With a long-term outlook and on-the-ground execution capability, CHIC is building the infrastructure of tomorrow in one of Africa’s most dynamic frontier markets.

Our strategic partnership with Accor forms the backbone of CHIC’s hospitality rollout, with four branded hotels across Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma — under the Novotel & IBIS Styles  — totaling 522 keys.

📍 Portfolio Milestones:

Novotel Kinshasa La Gombe | Opened: September 2023
(Winner – Leading hotel of DRC 2024 by World Travel Awards)

Novotel Lubumbashi | Opened: May 2024
(Winner – Leading hotel of DRC 2025 by World Travel Awards)

Novotel Kolwezi | Opened: August 2025

IBIS Styles Kinshasa | Opened: February 2026

With 522 operational keys delivered across three cities within 36 months, CHIC is on track to cross 1,000 branded keys by 2030 — setting new benchmarks for scale, quality, and delivery in the Central African hospitality sector.

At CHIC, we are not just developing hotels — we are unlocking long-term value for cities, investors, and communities. Every project reflects our belief that international-standard hospitality belongs in every major urban centre of the DRC — built by those with the vision, capital, and discipline to deliver.

CHIC is where global investment meets local execution. The future of hospitality in the DRC starts here.