Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and 11th hotel in South Africa. Tucked between two renowned nature reserves, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, the hotel is located 2km outside of Hoedspruit in the heart of the grasslands in the Limpopo province and just 20 minutes from Eastgate Airport.
Conservation-focused luxury travel company &Beyond has reopened one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, after an extensive and exciting rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its original construction, has now been reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original 'Zulu-zen' décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design.
The hospitality landscape in South Africa is about to be redefined with the upcoming launch of Club Med Tinley, the first Club Med resort in the country, with a distinctive combination of beach and safari experiences.
Opening marks the entry of Accor's Pullman Hotels & Resorts into South Africa.
Conservation-focused luxury travel company andBeyond has announced that one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is due to undergo an extensive rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its construction, will be reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original 'Zulu-zen' décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design.
The property has recently been purchased by Kasada Hospitality Fund LP ("Kasada"), the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today revealed positive signs of recovery for the South African Travel & Tourism sector with travellers heading back to its major cities.
Taryn Gillson, Executive Director of the Impact Division & Community Conservation Fund Africa at Mantis Collection outlines the three pillars of engagement to which each Mantis property adheres: Conservation, Sustainability and Community. The resort is nestled deep in the South African wilderness, between Gqeberha and Grahamstown, within a 20,000 hectares conservation area. On this land, 6,500 species of plants flourish – 2,000 of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The place is also home to 421 species of birds and 48 species of large mammals including rhinos, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and antelopes.
Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions and Managed IT Services for more than 5,000 hotels, MDUs, and commercial facilities across the Americas, has today announced the latest expansion of its contact center services with the opening of a new location in South Africa. Initially tasked with handling reservation calls for one of hospitality’s fastest growing North American companies, Cloud5’s South African contact center underscores the industry’s continuing rebound and will expand its offshore capabilities as market conditions continue to evolve.
Hotels in South Africa equipped with rooftop solar panels, water-efficient fittings, energy-saving minibars, and even a vertical farm already form part of Radisson's goal of complete decarbonisation by 2050.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the South African Travel & Tourism’s GDP will drive the national economic recovery over the next decade.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel. The hotel will be available on Hyatt's booking channels in the upcoming weeks. Following an extensive refurbishment, the hotel is expected to rebrand to Park Hyatt Johannesburg in early 2023, marking the re-introduction of the Park Hyatt brand to South Africa, signifying Hyatt's focus on growing its luxury brands in the destinations that matter most to travelers, World of Hyatt members, customers, and owners.
Iconic South African resort reveals new design that honours the destination's ocean, land and heritage in a celebration of modern Cape Town.
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.
Mews, the leading cloud-based property management system (PMS), has been chosen by BlackBrick accommodation network to power their innovative vision of long-stay multi-destination hospitality.
Marriott International (Marriott.com) has appointed Richard Collins as its Area Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa. In this new role, Collins oversees the company's managed operations in the region and will be based out of the company's Cape Town office. He takes on his new position following the announcement of Volker Heiden's retirement, effective from the end of March 2022.
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening today, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand's global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is the third Hyatt hotel opened in collaboration with an affiliate of Millat Investments.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has opened voco The Bank Johannesburg Rosebank - the first voco property in Africa. As one of IHG's newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.
WINK Aparthotels is proud to announce the appointment of Peter van Rensburg as the General Manager of the hospitality group. WINK Aparthotels manages a collection of trendy aparthotel properties throughout the Western Cape and is a subsidiary of the local and 100% Female Black Owned hospitality group, Indalo Hotels and Leisure. Its current portfolio includes WINK Foreshore in Cape Town, WINK Eaton Square in the Southern Suburbs and WINK Quivertree in Stellenbosch.
Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of the much-anticipated voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank. voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group' first voco™ brand on the African continent as it prepares to welcome the first guests on 1 February 2022.