Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 16, 2019
The Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) was honoured with a Lilizela Tourism Award in the Conference and Exhibition Venue category, at the prestigious 2019 awards ceremony on 9 November. The Lilizela Tourism Awards are hosted by South African Tourism,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 15, 2019
Tsogo Sun Hotels has launched a new hotel brand – hi Hotels – which offers a young, authentic and modern experience. Tim de Raedt, hi Hotels’ Director of Operations, says, “There is a segment of the market that is looking for an affordable,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2019
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has unveiled its exclusive rooftop venue that is bound to excite event planners and organisers. Aptly named the Mountain View Terrace, CTICC 2’s rooftop location played host to more than 200 guests...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2019
It was announced last week that ONOMO Hotels has acquired a 60.1% controlling stake in BON Hotels. The move will see ONOMO’s footprint grow to 15 countries with 4 300 rooms and a further 3 000 additional rooms in the pipeline, making it “the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2019
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) for shareholders on 11 December 2019, where it tabled the past year’s financial statements. The results demonstrate that the centre is creating a positive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 2, 2019
The Premier Hotel portfolio now includes a property in Bloemfontein, as the group pursues its strategy to grow its footprint across South Africa. The new Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein will cater for both business and leisure travellers,...
Mpinane Senkhane | Jun 10, 2019
Tsogo Sun Hotels is celebrating 50 years of successful growth and an enduring contribution to the South African hospitality industry as the country’s biggest hotel group. The company was founded in 1969 with the launch of six Southern Sun Hotels by...
Mpinane Senkhane | May 2, 2019
Whilst it boosts the economy, encourages growth and development, by nature, tourism takes its toll on the planet. On the doorstep of Cape Town International, Hotel Verde finds ways to turn the potential curse into a blessing. In 2017, Iceland...
Mpinane Senkhane | Apr 16, 2019
The Beverly Hills, an iconic, landmark hotel in uMhlanga, has launched ‘The Secret Garden’ – an exciting new venue space in the neighbouring property, which is owned by Tsogo Sun, by transforming it into a beautiful venue for events and special...
Martin Headger | Apr 4, 2019
Faircity Hotel group, with their ‘service by design’ ethos, have designed a conference with a difference by partnering with a world-renowned memory expert, Grandmaster Kevin Horsley, to create a truly memorable conference. As Conference...
Mpinane Senkhane | Mar 27, 2019
Medeo restaurant at the palatial Palazzo Montecasino hotel has been refreshed with a chic new look and feel that reflects both Italianesque and South African style, and features bold colour and added comfort, as well as a new menu infused with...
Mpinane Senkhane | Mar 25, 2019
Towards the north-west of South Africa lies a special place. With the world’s richest platinum reserves and an ancient breath winding through its land, the North West province is where magic happens. Home to 3.5 million people across nearly...