Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 21, 2024
Are you a fine wine connoisseur or a novice eager to expand your horizons? Look no further than the Wine Tasting Experience at the luxurious Johannesburg Marriott Melrose Arch Hotel. This weekly event is designed to cater to both seasoned wine...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 21, 2024
Lethabo Mothwa, a young woman with an unyielding passion for wine who is currently a sommelier at the Johannesburg Melrose Arch Marriott Hotel, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Bordeaux Mentor Week in France. Her journey from...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 20, 2024
The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch is a sought-out destination for large groups and corporate gatherings. Here’s some of the reasons why event planners love growing their events and business here: 7 event rooms 9 breakout rooms 854...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2023
The Marriott Melrose Arch Collection of Hotels invites you to unlock a variety of venues at one address – as well as the many opportunities that are at your fingertips, within the promise; “If you can imagine it, we can make it...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 20, 2023
Louis van Reenen, the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection cluster executive chef Louis van Reenen is the talented cluster executive chef overseeing the food and beverage (F&B) operations for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection. We sat down with...
Nov 24, 2022
Getting to know Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Q. Where do you see the meetings and events industry currently? A. We are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 2, 2022
The Planner Guru learns how some of Marriott’s leading ladies have risen through the ranks to establish themselves in top management positions. Karen Battaliou, hotel manager for Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive...
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 | Oct 10, 2020
According to statistics from the Institute for Applied Positive Research, 97% of survey participants said having a trip planned made them happy. To provide travellers with an experience post lockdown or one that they can enjoy now in the comfort of...
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...
Martin Headger | Dec 13, 2018
AC Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront marking the debut of the brand in Middle East and Africa. Owned and developed by the Amdec Group, the hotel demonstrates the sophisticated and timeless European design...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 11, 2017
Targets over 200 hotels with more than 37,000 rooms by 2022 expecting to generate $8.5 billion of capital investment and 50,000 direct and indirect jobs. Today announces seven new hotels, marking a debut in Côte d’Ivoire and strengthening presence...
