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Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch opens in South Africa
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch have opened in South Africa. The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country.
Virgin Atlantic adds Cape Town to winter schedule
Sunseekers can next winter head down to South Africa on Virgin Atlantic’s new, daily seasonal service flying between London Heathrow and Cape Town.
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit takes brand into South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson-branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. The property will become the fourth brand and 13th hotel from the company to open in South Africa.
Johannesburg property takes voco brand into Africa
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed voco, the Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. voco combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand.
Boschendal to welcome new tented camp in early 2020
Situated in the heart of the Greater Simonsberg Conservancy, an area dedicated to responsible and sustainable agriculture, the seven serviced luxury tents will offer guests a unique perspective of the landscape.
Refreshed British Airways lounge open in Johannesburg
The lounge, based in O.R. Tambo International Airport, has undergone significant refurbishment with the new and improved space being converted into one large lounge with a dedicated boutique dining area for first-class customers.
Ian Uthermohlen, regional general manager, Europe, South Africa Tourism
Following a change of political leadership in the country, optimism is returning to the hospitality sector in South Africa. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Ian Uthermohlen, regional general manager for Europe at South Africa Tourism, to find out what practical changes visitors can expect.
South Africa seeks China boost with Tencent deal
Tencent has announced a collaboration with South African Tourism’s Beijing office to entice more Chinese tourists into visiting the country. In 2018, the spend from Chinese tourists in South Africa increased 69 per cent, from R1.4 billion to R2.4 billion.
Phinda Mountain Lodge reopens with new look in South Africa
The first lodge to be opened by andBeyond, which now owns or operates 29 properties in Africa and South America, Phinda Mountain Lodge has received an elegant make-over.
Ramothea to lead South African Tourism in UK
Kgomotso Ramothea brings to the role a wealth of knowledge and expertise, with 17 years in the communications industry and over nine years’ overseeing the communications and marketing strategies at South African Tourism.
AHIF 2019: Hilton reaches historic Africa milestone
Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston at the African Hotel Investment Forum in Ethiopia. The deal marks the first for the brand in Africa and sees the company reach the milestone of 100 hotels trading or under development on the African continent for Hilton in its centenary year.
MSC Cruises to base two ships in South Africa for 2020 season
MSC Cruises has announced it will bring two ships to South Africa’s shores for the 2020/2021 cruise season. This will mark the first time that two different classes of MSC Cruises’ ships will be deployed in South Africa, MSC Opera (Lirica Class) and MSC Musica (Musica Class).