Avani Victoria Falls Resort introduces a newly refreshed stay at Victoria Falls, offering guests direct access to one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. Located within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the resort combines redesigned rooms, destination-led dining and year-round access to adventure, creating a contemporary base for exploring Livingstone year-round.
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara has unveiled a comprehensive refreshment of 93 rooms which included four Junior Suites. This enhancement marks a new chapter for the 25-year-old property, reaffirming its position as a beloved destination for luxury travelers with close proximity to Victoria Falls.
Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce the re-imagining of its iconic private game reserve, Ulusaba, one of the original properties that launched the portfolio 25 years ago. Both lodges at the reserve in South Africa’s world-famous Sabi Sand will be re-designed from the ground up to create a truly extraordinary 20-bedroom retreat featuring spacious all-suite accommodations with private plunge pools and enhanced wellness facilities.
An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge's six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity. Phinda Vlei Lodge will welcome children aged 12 and older only, creating a calm, quiet, and romantic experience that still remains open to families with older children. Each space is being meticulously considered to slow the rhythm of a stay, draw attention to the surrounding wilderness and weave stillness into the experience itself.
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg today celebrates the official opening of its Destination Lobby and Lobby Lounge, a light-filled, architecturally striking space that completes the hotel's most ambitious transformation to date. The debut represents the final chapter of an extensive building project initiated in 2023, bringing enhanced facilities, new business opportunities, and renewed energy to one of Johannesburg's most distinguished addresses.
Renowned South African fashion designer and LVMH Prize winner Thebe Magugu is partnering with Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, to launch the THEBE MAGUGU SUITE and MAGUGU HOUSE CAPE TOWN this December. The partnership - which marks Thebe Magugu's debut into luxury hospitality and Belmond's first Designer Residence concept - brings Thebe's distinctive Afro-modernist vision to one of Cape Town's most iconic hotels. It also underscores Mount Nelson's commitment to championing contemporary African culture while providing a space for the continent's next generation of creative visionaries.
Elewana Collection, an operator of award-winning boutique lodges and safari camps across Kenya and Tanzania, has unveiled significant renovations and refreshed culinary concepts at its iconic Kenyan propertiy Elephant Pepper Camp in the Maasai Mara.
Elewana Collection, an operator of award-winning boutique lodges and safari camps across Kenya and Tanzania, has unveiled significant renovations and refreshed culinary concepts at its iconic Kenyan property Elsa's Kopje Meru.
Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson's luxury tented safari camp in Kenya's famed Maasai Mara, and part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection, has officially re-opened following a full interior re-design. The re-opening is welcomed in time for guests to take their front row seats for the annual Great Migration, which typically occurs during July and August.
The Serengeti's iconic Four Seasons Safari Lodge has undergone a series of exciting renovations, reaffirming its position as a leading destination for discerning travellers seeking an unparalleled safari experience in the world's most renowned wildlife park. The updates seamlessly blend a modern contemporary aesthetic with the natural beauty of the savannah, creating an immersive and luxurious retreat.
RIU Hotels & Resorts and Tikida Group have completed the refurbishment of the Riu Palace Tikida Agadir, their 5-star beachfront hotel in Agadir, Morocco, which opened in 2012. The hotel, which offers the renowned 24h All Inclusive by RIU service, now has a capacity of 456 rooms and an improved layout, as well as new food options, brighter common areas and better entertainment to give guests an even more complete experience.
Exclusive new renderings released for Sir Richard Branson's tented safari camp, which will re-open in June 2025.
Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard's Branson's Moroccan retreat in the High Atlas Mountains officially reopens today, following a year-long restoration. The hotel that forms part of the exclusive collection of luxury properties from Virgin Limited Edition has been partially closed for the past year, while it was rebuilt following the devastating earthquake that occurred in the region.
Conservation-led luxury travel company &Beyond has announced a comprehensive refurbishment for &Beyond Mnemba Island, an island paradise situated off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar. The lodge will be temporarily closed from 11 January and will reopen on 01 October 2024.
RIU Hotels & Resorts presents Riu Karamboa after a full renovation. The 5-star hotel located on the island of Boa Vista is now in the Adults Only class, thereby rounding out RIU's offering on the island. It presents a new design and spaces while maintaining its essence with emblematic features including its original domes.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, is today celebrating a new era of luxury with the unveiling of InterContinental Lusaka which reopens after a two year multi-million dollar renovation.
Iconic South African resort reveals new design that honours the destination's ocean, land and heritage in a celebration of modern Cape Town.
Renowned for its historic atmosphere, family friendly nature and spectacularsetting in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, andBeyond Kirkman's Kamp hasreceived yet another boost with a facelift designed to retain its old worldcharacter while providing modern-day luxury and comfort.
IHG Hotels & Resorts ®, one of the world's leading hotel companies, opens the newly refurbished Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park Hotel situated in the leafy suburb of Parktown, Johannesburg. Offering authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family and business partners together for genuine and joyful memories, the hotel is the first Holiday Inn property in South Africa recognised as a Heritage site, with national monument status. The surrounding residential areas are filled with Heritage homes and include numerous Herbert Baker designed homes.
Situated on the amazing Indian Ocean beachfront on the outskirts of Kigomani Village of Unguja, Sevi Boutique Hotel Zanzibar is a complex of rustic "bandas" bungalows scattered among lush gardens of palms and exotic foliage facing the aquamarine sea off the Spice Island. It opened in February 2019, under the ownership of the Hochleitner family from Austria. It offers accommodation in 13 traditional bandas (bungalows) and an oceanfront villa, as well as experience-oriented services and facilities, including a spa and yoga retreat.