Properties include the first Marriott Hotel in Cape Town, the first Residence Inn by Marriott in South Africa; and the first AC Hotels by Marriott in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region.
South Africa’s hotel and tourism sector set for steady growth: PwC Outlook
New visa regulations, which require that foreign travellers appear in person at South African embassies to have their biometric information taken, had a sharp impact on the South African tourism industry.
Industry Icons: Sol Kerzner and Sun City
Sun City was conjured out of an African myth by hotel and gambling magnate Solomon (Sol) Kerzner.
Best Western to open 13 new hotels in South Africa
Each of the 13 hotels will adapt Best Western brand standards, but will operate under the management of Orion Hotels.
Protea Hotels continues to expand with new development in Centurion
The new 180-room 4-star hotel, set to open in early 2018, will cater to the sporting community with its close proximity to the international cricket grounds at Supersport Park.
City Lodge Hotel Newtown opens in downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel Newtown comprises seven storeys and includes two boardrooms (a 16-seater and a 10-seater), a mini-gym, a swimming pool, a coffee shop and a bistro-style lounge.
South Africa’s City Lodge Hotel Group opens 56th hotel
South Africa’s City Lodge Hotel Group has opened its 90-room Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg in Kwazulu–Natal province a one-star property aimed at budget conscious business and leisure travellers.
Hilton Durban appoints Cleanthis Govender as Executive Chef
In his former role as Executive Chef at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel, he was responsible for all food outlets, including banqueting and room service.
Marriott signs two new properties in South Africa
Expected to open by February 2018, the 150-room Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and 200-unit Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch will be located in the Melrose Arch precinct in Johannesburg.
Luis Pinheiro appointed Regional Director for Leeu Collection
Luis Pinheiro has managed properties such as the Mount Nelson and Table Bay hotels in Cape Town, Reid’s Palace in Madeira and the Lapa Palace in Lisbon.
