Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2020
Tintswalo Lapalala is a luxury tented lodge in that operates off the grid. However, in a bid to offset the carbon footprint of its safari vehicles and emergency generators, it has initiated the #SpekboomChallenge. Guests will be given a spekboom...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2020
City Lodge Hotel Group is pleased to announce a number of new appointments and promotions at the start of 2020: David Jacobsz has been appointed group revenue manager with effect from 6 January 2020. David started his hospitality career in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2020
Gold Reef City is best known as one of Johannesburg’s most loved entertainment meccas, a reputation which sometimes overshadows the fact that it is also fully equipped for conferences and corporate events. Southern Sun Gold Reef City’s event...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 9, 2020
From 1 February 2020, Tsogo Sun Hotels’ property Crowne Plaza will be rebranded as Southern Sun Rosebank. The rebrand will be accompanied by a full refurbishment of the venue. Ravi Nadasen, Tsogo Sun Hotels’ COO, says, “Rosebank is booming. The...
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...
