Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2021
Following the HVS and EP Business in Hospitality co-hosted webinar last week, it was revealed that hotel values will likely not make a full return to pre-pandemic levels until 2025. As vaccine rollout programmes gain momentum, with around half the...
Oct 29, 2021
The Spier Wine Experience at the Indaba Hotel Tasting Room in Fourways, Johannesburg launched on 21 October. A beguiling piece of the Cape Winelands has arrived right in the heart of Gauteng, complete with a comprehensive array of acclaimed Spier...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2021
For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join theplanner.guru as we understand what sets this gem aside. Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one...
Jul 28, 2021
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is pivoting itself in the most innovative ways, with the introduction of its interactive platform that will bring extraordinary event experiences to life with a click of a button. The CTICC has...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 24, 2021
City Lodge will reportedly sell four of its hotels in East Africa, including one in Tanzania and three in Kenya. In its most recent move, City Lodge is reportedly selling its assets in East Africa to several subsidiaries of Actis, a UK-based...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2021
The announcement earlier this week that the Ticketpro Dome would close its doors as a venue on 07 September 2021 has sparked a reaction from the industry. The Planner Guru hears more. On Monday, 19 July 2021, a statement was received by The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 24, 2021
Africa’s hotel pipeline continues to grow with several new hotel deals signed in recent months. Africa is proving to be a lucrative destination for hotel groups, with a number of new deals added to the continent’s pipeline by several hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 3, 2021
In an innovative move, Newmark Hotels has developed a communication-based app, Smart Staff, to prioritise its employees’ safety and well-being. Earlier this week, Newmark Hotels announced that it had begun implementing the use of ‘Smart Staff’, an...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2021
Marriott Hotels debuts in Nigeria with the opening of Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of the extensive Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced that it will be debuting in Nigeria with the much-anticipated opening...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Portman Square Limited has signed a deal with Marriott International for the debut of Four Points Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. Marriott International has signed an agreement with Portman Square Limited to establish the Four Points by Sheraton brand...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Exceeding its guests’ standards, Sun City Resort will be internationally recognised with an ISO 14001 certification for the responsible management of its water and energy resources. The jewel of Sun International’s crown, Sun City Resort, has been...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 18, 2021
The Planner Guru delivers the lowdown on what makes Vïb Cape Town stand out. Embarking on a new venture during a pandemic takes guts but to see through the opening of a hotel that has been in the pipeline since 2016 takes inspiration from a very...
