Accommodation News in South Africa

The best Biz summer holiday (content) package ever!

Feeling a bit state-capsized, swept along by more waves than a cryptocurrency chart? Here are some life-saving festive content ideas...

Issued by Bizcommunity.com 15 Oct 2018

Top awards for CLHG directors

Recently retired CEO Clifford Ross and new COO Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo of the City Lodge Hotel Group each received the South African Chefs Association President's Award 2018...

Issued by City Lodge Hotel 10 Oct 2018

The real impact of highly discounted rates

During times of low demand, it is only natural to reduce rates to stimulate interest and incentivise customers to book your hotel - but what happens in distressed demand time when everyone is fighting for the same customer?

By Theresa Prins 9 Oct 2018

AccorHotels signs Pullman Hotel Accra Airport in Ghana

The partnership will lead to the opening of the 363-key hotel and serviced apartments, making it the largest hotel and the first dual hospitality offering in Ghana set to open in 2021...

4 Oct 2018

BON Hotels expands on Ethiopian presence

BON Hotels has added a third East Africa property to its portfolio - the BON Hotel German Square in Addis Ababa...

4 Oct 2018

Hilton set to double Africa footprint, opens Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection

Legend Hotel Lagos Airport sees the introduction of Hilton's Curio Collection to Africa and marks the milestone of 500 operating hotels across EMEA...

3 Oct 2018

Hotel investment strategies evolving in Sub-Saharan Africa

Xander Nijnens of JLL Sub-Saharan Africa, recently presented insights from the report An Evolving Landscape - Spotlight on Africa 2018 - JLL Hotels and Hospitality at the 2018 Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi...

3 Oct 2018

Marriott International expected to increase Africa portfolio by 50%

Select-service brands and conversion opportunities spur growth by five new Marriott International hotel signings...

1 Oct 2018

Delaire Graff Spa introduces new spa menu and facilities

I mean is there anything better than treating yo'self to a spa day, like a full-on one, including multiple treatments with ample time to indulge in saunas and steam rooms as well a sumptuous three-course lunch between pamperings...

By Ruth Cooper 28 Sep 2018

Radisson RED hotel awarded Green Key status

The Radisson RED hotel in Cape Town being awarded with Green Key status...

21 Sep 2018

Luxe living at the Lanzerac: Why you should visit this Stellenbosch icon

As we drove up the long, tree-lined driveway into Lanzerac Wine Estate I knew that the next 24 hours were going to be special.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 19 Sep 2018

Here's to entering the West Coast way of living

I recently got to experience the blooming Spring season on a road trip to the West Coast, which is just about an hour and a half's from Cape Town; and although the flower season is nearing its end, it sure does make for an amazing sight...

By Robin Fredericks 18 Sep 2018

All the opulent, old-world charm of the Oyster Box Hotel

If you've ever been to the five-star Oyster Box Hotel you'll know all about the high ceilings, palm-leaf fans, and pops of lighthouse red-and-white stripes everywhere you look, with high tea a daily occurrence. Here's why you shouldn't miss this revamped KwaZulu-Natal classic...

By Leigh Andrews 12 Sep 2018

SA's Orient Boutique Hotel wins World's Best Hotel Wine List award

The Orient Boutique Hotel in Pretoria was honoured for having the Best Hotel Wine List in the World for 2018...

12 Sep 2018

Investing in holiday rental property? Here's what you need to know

With the rise in popularity of Airbnb, many people are hoping to capitalise on the potential lucrative rental income by investing in short-term rentals...

12 Sep 2018

Benguela Cove: more than just a wine farm

Drinking a glass of bubbly is not what I particularly felt like when I arrived at Benguela Cove on a cold and rainy winter's morning...

By Ilse van den Berg 12 Sep 2018

Millennials make an about-turn on accommodation preferences

Self-indulged, technology-crazed and keen on authentic sharing accommodation options. That's how the hospitality industry in South Africa has come to know and love the Millennial generation...

By Sharmila Ragunanan 11 Sep 2018

Disruptive tech driving business - The travel tech case study

The hotel and travel industry should look to provide unique experiential offerings to customers in their attempt to respond to technological disruptions threatening the sector...

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 10 Sep 2018

Book into a farm cottage for a getaway that brings you nearer to nature

Agritourism or farm stays is a growing hospitality sector and the reasons why are clear: better bang for the buck and an opportunity to be nearer to nature...

By Brian Berkman 6 Sep 2018

Radisson Hotel Group expands hotel development in SA

"As part of our five-year development plan, we have identified key cities for scaled growth, three of which are located in South Africa - Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban."

5 Sep 2018

Why the Garden Route is the businessman's ideal playground

Golf and mountain biking have become two favourite pastimes - especially for South African businessmen...

By Duane Stacey 29 Aug 2018

Park Inn by Radisson #Signtember pushes the hard-of-hearing agenda

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands, in partnership with the Deaf Federation of South Africa (Deaf SA), will once again dedicate itself to the hard-of-hearing agenda during September with its #Signtember campaign for International Month for Deaf People...

22 Aug 2018