Industry News
Marriot International has the most hotel rooms planned for Africa
Marriot has a line up of 93 new hotels comprising 17,708 rooms. Year-on-year performance for Africa in 2018 shows growth, ‘but more muted than in recent years’ says report
EXHIBITOR NEWS: Sweet smell of success arrives in Johannesburg
“Our sense of smell emotionally impacts us up to 75 per cent more than what we see or hear – it is also scientific fact that humans are 100 per cent more likely to remember something they smell versus any of the other senses” Operations Manager, Lindy Venter.
EXHIBITOR NEWS: Two decades supplying the hospitality industry across Southern Africa
Sycro managing director Michael Butz said: “We are dedicated to grant each of our clients’ personal attention, excellent service, after-sales service, and all this at a very competitive rate. Our product range is specific and focused in order to meet the clients demanding requirements.”
EXHIBITOR NEWS: Top consultant chooses The Hotel Show Africa 2018 to meet new clients
The United Consulting is a leading hospitality company devoted exclusively to the African market
Five of South Africa’s most historic hotels
A unique history and some unique places to stay – we take a look at five of South Africa’s historic hotels courtesy of DiscoverAfrica.com
Hotel chief reveals why sustainable is cheaper than you think in one of Africa’s most exciting luxury hotels
Bruce Walker CEO of Verde Hotels reveals the secret of East Africa’s newest and most sustainable hotel. After 30 years in the hospitality industry he explains why the future has to be sustainable. He subscribes to integrated business strategies based on “design, construction and retrofitting hotels in order to maximise social, environmental and best business practice”. He also believes it can be fun and profitable.
Business confidence is on the rise in South Africa but a top hotelier warns investors to tread carefully
“There might be a very faint light on the horizon for our industry in the next few years but there are too many unknown factors and influences which may upset the relatively positive sentiment of the moment.”
Accor Hotels acquires 50% stake in South Africa’s Mantis Group
Africa expansion for European hotel leader: “With this strategic partnership, we are reinforcing the Group’s footprint in Africa and we have access to a brand with strong roots and heritage”
South African government plans 40 per cent rise in foreign visitors within three years
Officials will speed up visa processes and lure major conferences, tourism minister said on Friday.
Top Cape Town hotel owners fight closure over allegation of ‘breaking local by-law’
Prestigious Cape Royale Hotel appeals court order claiming it broke local planning regulations for the five-star hotel at Green Point. Despite court wrangling it continues to “operate as normal with one of the highest occupancy rates in Cape Town”
Cape Town’s Silo Hotel tops world list of best art hotels
The Silo in Cape Town has been named at number one in a list of the top 5 art hotels from around the world. This unique hotel offers one of the most visually exciting places to stay, not just in Africa but the whole world according to the South China Morning Post.
Why African destinations top Chinese travellers’ holiday lists
For the very first time, Africa moved up to first place as the top in-depth travel destination Chinese travelers hope to visit in 2018, dethroning the ever-popular Japan and Australia.
How five luxury hotels in Cape Town are meeting the water challenge
Cape Town has narrowly escaped stand pipes for the time being thanks to the water saving efforts across the Western Cape by everyone from householders to farmers. Hotels have come under scrutiny too over the past six months but here are five of its finest with established water saving measures in place
Zanzibar is home to Africa’s greenest hotel – first guests arrive next week
It includes renewable energy generation, grey and black water recycling systems and waste management while construction followed the criteria of the Green Building Council meaning guests can be assured of a carbon-efficient stay.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: Top hotel bans drink straws… and offers a free drink for every bucket of rubbish guests collect
The Oyster Box is one of South Africa’s most famous hotels, which overlooks Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront. Boasting 86 luxurious rooms and suites and a magnificent Presidential Suite, The Oyster Box offers a variety of superb restaurants and cocktail bars for fine dining or more casual occasions. Its latest sustainable tourism initiative invites guests to play their part as well.
