Benin

The Beninese Brewery Company (SOBEBRA) is the result of a long process marked by an alternating movement of nationalization and privatization. Indeed, before 1960, Benin (Ex-Dahomey) did not have any brewery. In the aftermath of independence, the first overseas brewery company (SOBRADO), entirely made up of foreign capital, was created. Until 1957, it was a branch of the Brewery of Ivory Coast (BRACODI) which imported drinks from Ivory Coast to resell them in Dahomey. It later became the Brasserie Company of Dahomey (SOBRADA), before taking the name of SOBRADO in 1960 following the accession to independence. Following the popular revolution of 1972, the Beninese State decided to nationalize all the companies operating on the national territory. SOBRADO did not escape this wind of change. It was nationalized in 1975 and took the name of “BENINOISE”, with a staff estimated at more than 1,200 agents. But the many financial difficulties of the eighties forced the state to free itself from most public enterprises. Thus, the decision of the privatization of the BENINOISE was taken. The company was acquired by the French group CASTEL-BGI (Brasserie et Glacières International) on January 6th, 1992, and became “SOBEBRA”. Located in Cotonou at PK 2,5 route […]

Hotel Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou – 4 Stars Our 4-star hotel has a restaurant, two bars (including a pool bar), a conference centre, one open-air swimming pool, a gym and a beauty centre. The Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou hotel includes 112 rooms and suites, all outfitted to an international standard. Fluffy towels and plush bedding will make you feel right at home. Moreover, all rooms are individually air-conditioned for your comfort. The Bar Djabi serves light snacks, and our sleek restaurant L’Instant, suggests a more formal dining experience. The typical food from Benin reflects the fresh products from here, without forgetting an international selection. The Pool Bar offers a full menu of snacks and refreshing beverages. Relax and reload ! Are you planning a special event in Cotonou? Though it may not be the capital of Benin, it’s widely regarded as the business centre of the country, with close proximity to the international airport. At the Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou hotel, you will find everything you need to plan a special event, meeting, or conference. This refined upscale hotel near government offices is a 5-minute walk from Erevan Beach along the Atlantic Ocean and 5 km from […]

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