BONangels — Photo by BON Hotels

BON Hotels, a South African-based hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, has expanded on its CSR initiatives with the introduction of BONangels, a platform launched in South Africa and Namibia earlier this year which is now being rolled out to nine hotels across five cities in Nigeria, and hotels in Uganda and Ethiopia.

BONangels will facilitate charity drives, events and campaigns at all their properties, driving staff involvement at all levels in support of the community and those in need.

The aim of BONangels is to create a community of carers who speak, support and embody the goodwill of BON Hotels. The objectives include:

  • ● adopting programs and strategies that contribute to communities

  • ● conserving environments

  • ● reducing social problems

  • ● education

  • ● combining the efforts of staff at all levels

  • ● encouraging participation and engagement on social media
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  • ● promoting guest engagement and participation

  • ● growing a community of 'angels'.


CEO of BON Hotels Guy Stehlik says, "This strategy is in keeping with our ethos of Good people. Good thinking. Good feeling, and it is our aim to take care of the communities that service our hotels; to establish a society of guests and staff who want to do something good and give back."

  • The first campaign was a shoe drive which enjoyed great success - guests,

staff and members of the community were encouraged to drop off their new, used or unwanted shoes, all of which were donated to local schools, orphanages and charities in the area. This was followed by a blanket drive.

All BON Hotels will be actioning a book drive over the festive season with the emphasis on giving those less fortunate the gift of words and imagination. Guests, visitors and staff will be encouraged to drop off books in the donation bins at hotel reception through promotions on social media and in-house initiatives.

The properties have embraced this initiative wholeheartedly and Stehlik is confident that together the group, the staff, management and all who get involved can make a difference to their communities, the environment and to those in need.

He adds, "So go on, be an angel and join our network of good people!"

About BON Hotels

BON Hotels, a South African-based hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, now operates 37 hotels across the African continent, including hotels in Ethiopia, Namibia, DRC and South Africa. The West African arm, BON Hotels International West Africa, oversees the operations and management of 25 hotels across 14 cities in Nigeria.

Driven by a clear ethos - "Good people. Good thinking. Good feeling." - BON Hotels believes in creating loyalty among their guests, suppliers, hotel owners and stakeholders by bringing a fresh and relevant approach to every aspect of hotel management and operations. BON have developed a reputation for challenging the norm and raising the bar - all in the name of exceptional experiences.

Backed by a team of highly experienced, resourceful and inspired individuals, CEO and founder Guy Stehlik is committed to establishing and nurturing good relationships at all levels at each property. They are a team of good people, doing good things.

Developing "Africa by Africans" remains front and centre of the BON Hotel growth strategy and commitment to Africa.

Amelia Hayes
Director - ADverb
BON Hotels