Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 13, 2020
GL events Group board of directors has announced new top management appointments for GL events South Africa, across the company’s three divisions: Live (event and exhibition infrastructure service solutions); Venue (management of the Johannesburg...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 12, 2020
Working from home can come with its own challenges – especially when you share your limited space with a partner, family and/or pets. Which is why City Lodge is now offering private office spaces in every Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 11, 2020
NightsBridge online accommodation booking system reported 9 389 bookings across 2 646 properties for the past long weekend, showing that South Africans are eager to escape their homes now that intra-provincial leisure travel is allowed. Theresa...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 10, 2020
Tintswalo luxury lodges have introduced a contactless app to improve the experience of guests, while reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Every guest who books into Tintswalo will now receive a link to the Vamoos App, which they are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 29, 2020
Sun International has launched a virtual and hybrid event solution in order to host events professionally and safely during the current global pandemic. Sun City Convention Centre has been reconfigured as a virtual venue to deliver your next...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 28, 2020
While the Level 3 lockdown regulations have meant that there is a limitation on gatherings with a maximum of just 50 people, the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) is making the most of its space to be part of the frontline effort in the fight against...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2020
Despite the current pandemic, the Radisson Hotel Group is forging ahead with its five-year development plan to strengthen its presence across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Most recently, this saw the group signing 15 new hotels in this...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2020
The City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) takes sustainability seriously. Last year, the group rolled out a R20 million solar panel project. In January, it committed to transition to 100% cage-free eggs throughout its operations by 2025. And on 16 July...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2020
Tsogo Sun Hotels has announced that they are now open for conferences: “We are delighted that our doors are open again, and we are ready to welcome delegates to conferencing that puts their safety alongside our renowned hospitality.” “[W]e...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 15, 2020
On 9 July 2020, Spier Wine Farm launched its hybrid and virtual conferencing offerings with an evening of fun and entertainment that was attended by both in-person and at-home guests. The launch showcased the range of virtual event opportunities...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 13, 2020
As Protea Hotels by Marriott continues to grow its footprint in Africa, the official opening of the Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square at the beginning of July signifies the brand’s entry into Botswana. The property is located in Gaborone, in the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 6, 2020
Following months of limited activity, BON Hotels has announced the reopening of five of its properties across the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, alongside the opening of four new hotels within its stable. “We are grateful to be welcoming...
