The Hospitality community of South Africa

Lonrho Hotels to manage Grand Hotel Kinshasa

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:34:00 +0200

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0200

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

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:44:00 +0200

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:14:00 +0200

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.
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Charity Valentine's Day dinner in aid of newborns

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:36:00 +0200

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.
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Making tracks into Africa

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:38:00 +0200

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.
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Club Med Phuket takes on a new look

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:09:00 +0200

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.
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Cape Town boutique hotels get global recognition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:58:00 +0200

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.
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Food and beverage sales up

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:14:00 +0200

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.
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Travel and tourism business performance improves in last quarter of 2011

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:31:00 +0200

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.
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