In December 2009, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces will open Taj Cape Town, its 80th hotel and its first in South Africa. This new landmark will offer the signature Indian hospitality and luxury accommodation synonymous with Asia's leading hotel group within South Africa's thriving cultural and tourism capital.
Intelligent Spas’ second Spa Benchmark Report on the South African spa market presents an extensive collection of financial statistics including breakdowns of key performance indicators by day spas, hotel spas and resort spas. The new research found over 200 spas are operating in South Africa and generated revenue of ZAR380 million (approximately USD47 million) in 2008, representing a 2% decrease compared to 2007.
The heat of the coolest hotel in the country for the “forever young” set is spreading to Gauteng as Protea Hotels’ hip, urban and contemporary offering Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! - Melrose Arch is set to open its doors to the public in the first quarter of 2010.
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality group and member of Dubai Holding, has recently signed an agreement with SGTM Immobilier, a subsidiary of Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM), to manage the Jumeirah Marrakech Golf & Polo Resort, a new luxury golf and polo resort located seven kilometres to the south of Marrakech, in the lee of the Atlas Mountains. The entire negotiation and consultancy process has been conducted by Business Experts.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens their presence in Africa and announces three new hotels in Nigeria: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos (250 rooms), the Radisson Blu Hotel Abuja (200 rooms) and the Park Inn Abuja (125 rooms) are all scheduled to open in 2012. “These signings bring our portfolio in the emerging market Africa to a solid business featuring more than 30 hotels with 7,500 rooms in operation and under development, and secure our position as one of the leading hotel operators on the continent”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
Hilton Hotels Corporation today announced the introduction of the Doubletree by Hilton brand in Africa, with the signing of two Franchise License Agreements in Tanzania with the owners of the Opulent Hotel Group. The Doubletree by Hilton Dar Es Salaam, Oyster Bay and the Doubletree by Hilton Resort Zanzibar, Nungwi are scheduled to open by October 2009.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Ulysse Resort & Thalasso, Djerba – the first Park Inn in Tunisia and Rezidor’s 25th property on the African continent. The hotel featuring 259 rooms is scheduled to open its doors in November 2009.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, further strengthens the portfolio in Africa: The group announces Park Inn Tete in Mozambique – the property featuring 116 rooms is scheduled to open on Q4 2010. Rezidor’s portfolio on the African continent now comprises close to 30 hotels and 6,855 rooms in operation and under development.
Set to open on July 15th 2009, the Mivumo River Lodge comprises 12 superior rooms and 3 premium luxury suites decorated in an elegant African style of a bygone era incorporating local materials from the region. Each superior room consists of a luxurious bedroom and lounge with a private balcony offering an indoor bathroom, outdoor shower and an intimate plunge pool. To ensure privacy and exclusivity, the rooms are spread out and strategically located along the mighty Rufiji River, all with magnificent views of the breathtaking Stiegler’s gorge.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, continues its market leading growth in Africa and announces the Park Inn Sandton in South Africa – the 270 rooms-property is scheduled to open in 2010. “This signing brings our portfolio on the African continent to 28 hotels; seven of them in South Africa alone where we see a huge potential”, comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.
The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces Hotel Missoni Cape Town in South Africa. The new life and style hotel featuring 157 designer rooms will open its doors in 2010 – just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
As Sofitel prepares to open the new 438-room Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach this September, the French-based company proudly announces five additional properties that will strengthen the brand’s worldwide portfolio. In the United Arab Emirates, the brand is developing the Sofitel Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road and the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Capital Plaza. In China, three new contracts have been signed in the country’s eastern and southeastern regions. These five new Sofitel properties are already under construction and scheduled to begin opening at the end of 2010. These openings will bring a total of 2,000 additional rooms to the hotel’s prestigious presence in these regions.
Hotel magnate Sol Kerzner opens his latest luxury hotel in Cape Town, South Africa despite the economic downturn.
The Rezidor Hotel Group (STO:REZT), one of the fastest growing hotels companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso, Monastir in Tunisia. The existing 280 room-property will be re-branded and operated under the Radisson Blu brand as of November 2009.