Lonrho Hotels to manage Grand Hotel Kinshasa

Lonrho Hotels, a wholly owned division of Lonrho Plc, has announced that it has entered into a ten year management agreement for the 450-room Grand Hotel Kinshasa, formerly the InterContinental Hotel, in the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo. 6 Feb 2012 09:34

Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is "Best Resort" in the world

Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach. 1 Feb 2012 08:11

Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note

MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note... 1 Feb 2012 07:44

Le Touessrok honoured in the 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Hotel Awards

Le Touessrok has won the '2012 Travelers' Choice Awards' in the 'Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa' and 'Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Africa' categories. 31 Jan 2012 13:14

Charity Valentine's Day dinner in aid of newborns

To raise funds in support of the Newborns Groote Schuur Trust, 1800 Degrees at Cape Royale is offering a five-course wine-paired menu, auction, lucky draws, goodie bags and live entertainment, with TV and radio personality, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as MC on Valentine's Day. 31 Jan 2012 12:36

Making tracks into Africa

Umuntu Media and Tracks4Africa - major players in the Southern African hospitality industry - have teamed up to bring powerful, multi-platform listings offers to the Southern African hospitality industry. 30 Jan 2012 13:38

Club Med Phuket takes on a new look

To transform its portfolio of resorts to 4 and 5 trident luxury, Club Med has revealed the new look and feel of its island resort located in South West Thailand on the small island of Phuket in Kata Bay. 27 Jan 2012 10:09

Cape Town boutique hotels get global recognition

Cape Town's boutique hotels came out on top in this year's TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Best Hotels with one, Villa Zest Boutique Hotel in Green Point, being voted the Trendiest Hotel in the World. 26 Jan 2012 08:58

Food and beverage sales up

[Helmo Preuss] The total income generated by the food and beverages industry rose 4.2% year-on-year (y/y) in November 2011 to R3.75 billion, according to data published by Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday, 23 January. The increase in the first eleven months of 2011 was 4.8% y/y. 24 Jan 2012 15:14

Travel and tourism business performance improves in last quarter of 2011

The latest results of the TBCSA FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI) show a marked improvement in business performance for the last quarter of 2011. TBI registered a performance index of 87.3 in quarter four of 2011, against an expected industry index of 80.7 and an actual index of 70.0 for the previous quarter. This report also marks the first anniversary of the index. 24 Jan 2012 13:31

Whatever your preference, Red Carnation will see to it

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Red Carnation Hotels take their Guest Preference Forms seriously. Would you like foam or feather pillows; neck and back support pillows; an ironing board; a bed board; extra hangers or an extra bed? Would you like a yoga map and an instructive DVD or a fax/copier/printer? Then there's the menu of extras available at the tick of a box and the swipe of a credit card - rose petals and chocolate dipped strawberries? Check... 23 Jan 2012 12:21

Delia Clarke joins Drakensberg Sun as executive chef

Award winning Delia Clarke has joined the Drakensberg Sun Lifestyle Resort as its executive chef. She has cooked for Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, George Bush Snr, Will Smith and various CEOs of blue chip companies, amongst others. 19 Jan 2012 13:07

The Sol sets...

Hotel and resort magnate Sol Kerzner has stepped down as CEO of Kerzner International. 17 Jan 2012 10:14

[2012 trends] Loyalty programme trends for 2012

[Greg Whitfield] When reviewing loyalty programmes, which are proliferating, the key question is, "Are they adding value to the customers' experiences?" Here is what I think will make loyalty programmes stand out from the pack in 2012. 16 Jan 2012 11:50