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Hyatt House opens second hotel in Africa
"Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is everything the name represents – a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents. We want each and every guest who comes through our doors to feel that they can let their real-life routines roll on, even when they’re o… read more
Wilderness Safaris and Qatar Airways extend partnership offer to destinations in Africa
Wilderness Safaris and Qatar Airways have extended their unique partnership through 31 March 2022, with the goal of incentivising air travel on Qatar Airways and stays at Wilderness camps. Wilderness Safaris guests travelling with Qatar Airways from the United States, Canada and Brazil to multiple destinations across the continent of Afri… read more
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates official opening
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is the third Hyatt hotel opened in collaboration with an affiliate of Millat Investments.
“Hyatt House Johanne… read more
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Madagascar with the opening of three hotels
Radisson Hotel Group announce its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront and Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Center.
Antananarivo, is also known as “Analamanga” or the “City of Thousand” referring to the … read more
Hotelbeds launches its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report
Hotelbeds has just unveiled its latest annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which aims, as Hotelbeds CEO, Nicolas Huss, explains: "to show how we are determined to make our actions speak louder than our words and to leverage our position to make a difference in this new world of travel.”
In this 2021 publication, Nico… read more
THE LIZ McGRATH COLLECTION UNVEILS NEW-LOOK INTERIORS AT THE PLETTENBERG AND THE MARINE
The Liz McGrath Collection has unveiled new-look interiors at two of its three hotels. The summer lounges at both The Plettenberg and The Marine (Hermanus) have undergone a complete transformation, each boasting fresh and distinctly different interior design to reflect their uniquely individual settings.
Situated on a rocky headl… read more
Valentine's specials across City Lodge Hotel Group
We’re celebrating a whole month of romance this February 2022 with the #ReigniteTheLove promotion. Special Valentine’s rates are offered on weekends, from R700 per room per night for two people sharing, and breakfast is on us. We’re throwing in a three-course plated dinner on offer at selected hote… read more
96% of travelers reads reviews when researching a hotel
According to TripAdvisor, 96% of travelers read reviews when researching a hotel. Today, the guest experience is more visible than ever before. Reviews are front and center for the world to see, whether on dedicated review sites or OTAs. If you provide a great guest experience, a 5-star review is likely your reward.
In How to Respon… read more
Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains Camp undergoes extensive refirbishment
Wilderness Safaris’ much-loved Vumbura Plains Camp, set in the heart of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, will re-open in early April 2022 after an extensive refurbishment of both the camp’s exteriors and interiors. Vumbura Plains’ refreshed look and feel will celebrate its sense of place and culture, bring… read more
Sands Suites Resort & Spa Mauritius: Caring for their island home
In line with its Sustainability Management Plan, recently certified Green Globe member Sands Suites Resort & Spa Mauritius, has targeted the elimination of plastics and is comprehensively addressing food waste. The small island nation of Mauritius has limited capacity to maintain landfill volume, and waste management along with combat… read more
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