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...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 16, 2021
Named after the American celebrity chef and TV personality, Guy Fieri, Time Square has relaunched its restaurant as a family-friendly venue. Tshwane-based eatery, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar, comes complete with a new easy-access entrance...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 26, 2021
Clinton Armour, CEO of ANEW Hotels & Resorts While the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a hard blow to the hospitality industry, ANEW Hotels & Resorts appears to be doing something right, having more than doubled its property portfolio. Towards...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2021
Sun International’s GrandWest property in Cape Town opened an onsite Spaza Store at the end of March. The initiative gives staff convenient access to buy essential items while also supporting entrepreneurship through National Pride Trading....
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2021
The flagship four-star 168-room Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City in Midrand is now open. The Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City in Midrand opened its doors on 1 March 2021, making it the 63rd hotel in the City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG), the 56th of its...
