Tourism growth outlook looks strong

[Helmo Preuss] Auditing firm PwC on Thursday (13 June) projected total room revenue in SA would grow at a compound annual rate of 9.2% between now and 2017 after overall spending on rooms in all categories rose by 13.4% in 2012 to R15.2bn‚ reflecting an increase in stay-unit nights and a 5.3% rise in the average room rate. 14 Jun 2013 07:54

Hoardes of visitors heading for Qunu

As former president Nelson Mandela spends his fourth day in hospital, his home village of Qunu was preparing for throngs of visitors, according to a report on Tuesday. (11 June) 12 Jun 2013 08:23

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

[Zeenat Moorad] With limited opportunities for expansion in SA, a slew of hospitality companies are eyeing the rest of the continent, for future growth as there is an under-supply of quality hotels and upbeat economic prospects. 10 Jun 2013 11:39

Spaces & Places 2.0 - JoburgPlaces

With 288 pages of full-colour photographs and text, Gerald Garner's guide to 'Joziburg' celebrates the city's many hidden gems. Spaces & Places 2.0 - JoburgPlaces isn't merely an updated and reprinted version of the first Spaces & Places - Johannesburg book. Instead it is completely new, rewritten and repackaged with loads of new content and photographs. 5 Jun 2013 15:57

'80s glam at The Peninsula

[Brian Berkman] She may be an '80s gal, but The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel is in the process of a R6m nip and tuck that will bring back everything we loved about Dallas and Dynasty to Sea Point's beachfront. 3 Jun 2013 12:05

Gooderson earnings up as tourism rises

[Edward West] Gooderson Leisure Corporation's headline earnings per share increased 21% to 3.81c in the year ended February after a "noticeable increase in activity levels in the second six months", in spite of reduced demand and an oversupply of rooms. 3 Jun 2013 09:21

Protea Hotel President refurbishment to schedule

The fourth and penultimate phase of the Protea Hotel President's refurbishment gets underway this month. The hotel will refurbish 51 rooms and apartments in the next four months. The third phase of the refurbishment was completed in November 2012. So far a total of 238 out of the 349 rooms have been refurbished. 30 May 2013 04:47

New GM for Three Cities Bantry Bay

Eben Lassen has been appointed the new general manager of Cape Town's Three Cities Bantry Bay Luxury Suites. With over seven years of experience within the group, Lassen, formerly the GM of Three Cities Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, will now take on the responsibility of the four-star boutique hotel. 28 May 2013 07:32

Tourism needs urgent boost to survive

Protea Hotels' chief executive Arthur Gillis is not happy about the 60% room occupancy levels across SA's hotel industry. 24 May 2013 09:28

Hotel donates rooms for I Am Somebody!

In its ongoing effort to promote social development within the community, the Three Cities Peninsula All Suite Hotel has donated rooms at the hotel for the Young Adult Rites of Passage Programme, I Am Somebody!, for a night's stay before they embark on their third camp. 22 May 2013 06:08

Visas for British tourists will hurt SA

Requiring British tourists to obtain visas to visit South Africa could negatively affect the country's economy, Beeld reported on Tuesday. 21 May 2013 12:00

Hotels, caravan parks get more guests

Total income for SA's tourist accommodation sector rose by 15.9% year-on-year in March‚ Statistics SA's (Stats SA) tourist accommodation survey released on Monday (20 May) showed. 21 May 2013 09:56

Take time out to visit Prince Albert's little huisie

[Brian Berkman] Having a constant supply of water is what drew people to Prince Albert in the Karoo 250 years ago and it is one of the many reasons to visit now. Seeing water flow freely in channels in front of all the houses brings a cool idea to the usually hot Karoo. 21 May 2013 07:14