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Hotel Sky Sandton introduces robot staff
While South Africa is known for its beauty, safaris and culture, the country also offers the latest innovations. Hotel Sky Sandton, in Johannesburg, has become the first establishment on the continent to use automated attendants, with the recent introduction of its robot staff.
Robots Lexi, Micah and Ariel are the hotel's ans… read more
Kempinski Seychelles Resort continues to excel at its green mission
Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare has introduced various corporate engagement initiatives that serve to inspire guests, colleagues and other stakeholders to share the passion for sustainability, and in 2021, the luxury hotel continues to strive to become even “greener”. This month, Kempinski Seychelles Resort was delighted to be ret… read more
City Lodge Hotel Group Launches Magnesium-Enriched Hydration Stations
Staying hydrated is a fundamental part of staying healthy, and City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) has made it easier and safer for guests to do so. While South Africa does have good quality drinking water, there is nothing as convenient as a bottle of filtered water for guests on-the-go.
Hydration Stations are currently being roll… read more
Wilderness Safaris Nominated in Travel + Leisure's 2021 World's Best Awards
Wilderness Safaris has been nominated in the Best Hotels and Best Safari Outfitter categories of the coveted 2021 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. Showcasing its dedication to conservation tourism in Africa, a total of 34 of its world-renowned camps have been listed in the Best Hotels category. Readers and travellers who believe in W… read more
Mantis to Launch a ‘Floating Hotel’ in Rwanda This July
Come onboard the Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a floating luxury hotel which cruises along one of Africa’s great lakes, Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
With ten modern cabins, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and viewing deck with a hot tub; this unique boat experience will take you on a luxury tour in the mild equatorial montane climate… read more
Transcorp Hotels Launches Aura For Accommodation, Experiences
Transcorp Hotels Plc. has announced the launch of Aura, a new digital platform through which people can book accommodation, restaurants, and experiences.
The new brand, Transcorp’s first in the alternative accommodation segment, is part of the company’s asset-light model; leveraging technology to deliver true hospitality, exc… read more
Malawi Sunbird Waterfront Hotel Opens May - 42-Roomed New Beach Resort
As part of boosting its services in the tourism industry, Malawi's leading hotel chain, Sunbird Hotels and Resorts is geared to open its new premier beach resort in the lakeshore side of Salima District in May.
Named Sunbird Waterfront, a 42-room new beach resort is located adjacent to Sunbird Livingstonia Beach and has all r… read more
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Its Expansion Plans in Africa
Great news of infrastructure development on the continent as Radisson Hotel Group is adding to its portfolio in Africa, with a new property in each of Mali, Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia, and two in South Africa.
Ramsay Rankoussi, vice president, development, Africa and Turkey, at Radisson Hotel Group, says Africa has always been at t… read more
Radisson Individuals debuts in Africa with Hotel Signing in Ghana
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first Radisson Individuals property in Africa, with the signing of Earl Heights Suites Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, Accra, Ghana. Located in Dzorwulu, the property is currently undergoing a full renovation and is on schedule to open within this year.
J… read more
City Lodge Hotel Group sees several notable achievements
The JSE-listed City Lodge Hotel Group has announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2020, reflecting the sweeping effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, during this time the group has notched up several notable achievements. The opening of Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City next week is a signif… read more
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