Emerson Zanzibar, formed by three organisations was founded by Emerson Skeens. Two of the top hotels in Stone Town, Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi along with Emerson’s Foundation for Zanzibar have always had a huge heart for the community and the environment.

The founder, Emerson Skeens, a Zanzibar resident of 25 years found his niche in Zanzibar and saw opportunities to use his manifold talents and brilliant mind to create two flourishing magnificent hotels.

Besides the contribution of Emerson’s Foundation to Zanzibar, the hotels follow a corporate social responsibility strategy that continues to support Zanzibar’s community in various ways. This includes contributing to the Sober House “Free at Last”, in support of their daily operations, supporting people recovering from drug addiction, to the active promotion of local artists by offering exhibition space and a stage to local upcoming musicians in the two hotels.