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Radisson Hotel Group opens its 14th South African hotel in Durban

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is located on the eastern coast of South Africa's vibrant city of Durban, in its most affluent residential and entertainment hub, Umhlanga. The hotel has easy access to several popular beaches and is within walking distance of the three-kilometer Umhlanga Beach Promenade. Durban has become a must-visit for local and international travelers because of its vast and enchanting landscapes and ideal year-round weather. Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga is close to the Durban ICC with direct access to the luxury Oceans Mall, which boasts a variety of international brands and is just 5 minutes from King Shaka International Airport.

Radisson Blu
Durban, South Africa
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Cleanthis Govender has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hilton Durban

Govender brings more than a decade of local and international experience to his new role at Hilton Durban. In his former role as executive chef at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, he was responsible for all food outlets, including banqueting and room service. “I love working with different ingredients that create new and exciting dishes. Cooking is about creating an experience and I hope that my new flavors and approach will create memorable moments for all our guests,” says Cleanthis Govender.

Hilton
Durban, South Africa
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Chris van Aswegen has been appointed as Chief Engineer at Hilton Durban

Van Aswegen brings both local and international experience to his new role at Hilton Durban. In his former role as the Maintenance Manager at Hilton Windhoek, he was responsible for supervising, controlling and overseeing all room, contracts and projects. Prior to Hilton Windhoek, Van Aswegen has been with the Hilton family since 2011, starting at the Hilton Durban as Assistant Chief Engineer.

Hilton
Durban, South Africa
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Kudzayi Nheweyembwa has been appointed as Director of Operations at Hilton Durban

Nheweyembwa brings 10 years of experience to his new role at Hilton Durban. In his former role as the Food and Beverage Manager at Hilton Sandton, he was responsible for all bars, restaurants, banqueting, room service and major projects like the launch of Queeni's Shebeen. Prior to Hilton Sandton, Nheweyembwa has been with the Hilton family since 2007, starting at the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities as Assistant Front Office Manager, then returning to South Africa where he worked at Hilton Durban as Front Desk Manager from February 2009 to September 2010. Nheweyembwa has also held positions with Hilton in the Middle East and Indian Oceans

Hilton
Durban, South Africa