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Local hotel magnate and Mantis CEO, Adrian Gardiner aims to mark one of the famous events in turbulent pre-democracy history of the country with his latest development project – a R75 million boutique hotel at the site of the famous Liliesleaf farm.  Liliesleaf and the subsequent raid – is uniquely connected with the Rivonia Trail [...]

The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, a brand new Three Cities hotel, opens in the heart of the Umhlanga during April/May 2010. The hotel was planned within a vibrant, active mix of retail and commercial properties, designed with synergy and natural cool colours to create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation.
A mere 30 min drive from [...]

City Lodge Fourways has opened the first 61 of its 211 rooms to become the 45th hotel in the JSE-listed City Lodge Hotels group.
Work began on the R120-million development in the first quarter of this year and the hotel, which is being opened in phases, is scheduled to be fully operational by March 2010.
Situated opposite [...]

154-room Hilton Windhoek scheduled to open mid-2010
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Pride of Africa Hospitality (Pty) Ltd, Africa Pride Hospitality (Pty) Ltd and United Africa Group (Pty) Ltd for the first Hilton property in Namibia.
The 154-room new build Hilton Windhoek in Namibia’s capital city is scheduled to open mid-2010. [...]

Emirates moved to further cushion passengers from travel weariness yesterday by officially opening a brand new luxury lounge in Johannesburg.
Leather armchairs, complimentary gourmet chef prepared food, refreshing drinks, reading material and shower facilities now await premium passengers at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, courtesy of the award winning airline.
This is Emirates’ first exclusive lounge in [...]

In keeping with the climate of change, the recently renamed Radisson Blu Hotel in Cape Town has refurbished eleven sea-facing suites as well as all fifty-seven Business Class rooms.
Not only are they exceptionally contemporary and stylish, but each luxurious suite has been geared towards minimizing wastage by way of design. In order to be economical [...]

Amarula, the worlds leading cream, is bringing African hospitality to the new Cape Town International Airport, which was launched earlier this month. Domestic Departures received an extensive revamp with a new cosy, afro-centric lounge which embodies the world class brand – creating a welcome space for local and international visitors.
Travellers in transit are entertained with [...]

Protea Hotel’s superior deluxe hotel offering, African Pride Hotels continues to add 5-star hotels to its portfolio. The most anticipated additions in Cape Town are weeks away from opening their doors to enthusiastic guests. The stylishly sophisticated 15 on Orange Hotel in the CBD and the iconic Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa, in the nearby [...]

Last month African Sun Limited advised the opening of their newest lodge, Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge. However due to delays in construction the decision has been taken to postpone its original opening date to December.
Situated on the Livingstone side of ‘the Falls’, this 5* boutique Lodge offers both mainland and private island accommodation right [...]

To celebrate its second birthday, the 5-star Hout Bay Manor has opened the tranquil Inzolo Wellness Suite, offering the finest international wellness experience with organic therapies, standards and equipment, created for in house guests and day visitors alike to enjoy yet another unique offer at this historical property.  Guests can indulge themselves in a distinctive [...]