Mantis Collection News
Mantis-sponsored Bear Grylls Survival Race returns to London
On the weekend of September 30th-October 1st, Bear Grylls and his expert team will bring his renowned spirit of endeavour, fitness and adventure back to London. The Bear Grylls Survival Race returns to Trent Park for an exhilarating event of adventure and survival.
Mantis to open new Western Cape property
The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis, on Val de Vie Estate in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, is set to open its doors to guests in April.
Mantis Owners Collection launches to luxury travellers
Mantis Owners Collection is the latest addition to Mantis, joining the well-established Mantis Collection and Mantis eXtreme portfolios. Launching this month, all of the handpicked properties in the Owners Collection represent the finest examples of their kind and celebrate the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the locations in which they are found.
Mantis moves into East Africa with Monarch Group deal
Mantis has partnered with the Kenyan based Monarch Group to develop, manage and market a number of their unique properties. This pivotal partnership marks the beginning of a foothold in East Africa for Mantis. It’s a match meant to be with a fusion of like-minded entrepreneurs.
Mantis plans new hotel in Saint Helena
Mantis have been awarded the contract to develop and manage a new four star hotel on the island of St Helena, a British overseas territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean. This is off the back of the news which also broke this week that Comair have been awarded the first ever scheduled air services between Johannesburg and St Helena Airport.
Mantis eXtreme launches Big 7 on 7 to adventure seekers worldwide
Mantis eXtreme, an extraordinary collection of experiences that combine once-in-a-lifetime encounters with iconic places to stay, has created an inspirational list of the most exceptional and enriching wildlife spotting activities on the planet. The ‘Big 7 on 7’ is Mantis eXtreme’s global take on Africa’s big five, given its heritage of introducing species to a number of South African game reserves it is now working on a global scale.
Mantis adds two new resorts in Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa
As Mantis strives to continue to offer in-the-know travellers the most exceptional properties and authentic experiences imaginable, the company is announcing a very exciting partnership with Bush Lodge and HillsNek, both located on Amakhala Game Reserve. The resort is located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Mantis to offer hospitality on all seven continents
Mantis, a family-run collection of award-winning, privately-owned, five-star properties is now the only hotel group in the world to have a presence on all seven continents. The group has signed with a collection of unique bush camps in Australia, called Wild Bush Luxury, giving Mantis its seventh continental footprint.
Mantis adds Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate to portfolio
Mantis has built its collection of more than 70 unique destinations by always finding that one exceptional setting - and that’s why they have chosen Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate as the home for their latest hotel. This was confirmed today by Mantis founder Adrian Gardiner at the launch of Pearl Valley Hotel. “This will be the largest hotel in the region,” he said.
Mantis Collection appoints de Klerk to head UK sales
Mantis Collection is proud to announce that Michelle de Klerk will be serving their trade, press and direct clients in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, with immediate effect. Having joined Mantis five years ago as marketing director of their international portfolio of properties, de Klerk successfully expanded their networks of affluent travellers and high net worth individuals and established strategic partnerships with brands, wealth management firms and private banks.
Africa & Indian Ocean winners revealed at World Travel Awards
Kenya Tourism Board has successfully defended its title as Africa’s Leading Tourist Board as World Travel Awards winners in Africa & Indian Ocean are revealed. The organisation was among the most successful entrants at the 2014 awards, taking the prize for the third consecutive year, while South Africa Airways took the trophy for Africa’s Leading Airline.
StayWell Hospitality Group links with Mantis for Africa growth
Australia’s StayWell Hospitality Group has teamed up with South African based hospitality group, Mantis Collection to front the growth of its hotel brands throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In a move which will enable StayWell Hospitality Group to obtain more hotels and expand their network even further by establishing its Park Regis and Leisure Inn brands in some of sub-Saharan Africa’s key cities, at prime properties to be procured by Mantis.