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FEATURED ARTICLE September 23, 2022

Hyatt Hotel leads Halal Tourism in South Africa

Halal tourism is currently one of the fastest-growing sectors of tourism, and the Hyatt Hotel group in South Africa is …
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September 7, 2022

Two hot ‘Dark Kitchen’ food brands spicing up the Jozi food scene

Hot off the grill… two brand-new locally inspired food brands are now available via delivery app, Uber Eats, in the …
June 23, 2022

Hyatt Announces Plans To Bring Its Luxury Park Hyatt Brand To Johannesburg

After an extensive refurbishment, the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen as Park Hyatt Johannesburg in 2023 Hyatt Hotels …

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May 11, 2022

Millat Investments adds another hotel to fast growing portfolio, collaborates with top design house Yabu Pushelberg

Millat Investments has acquired control of the landmark Winston Hotel in Rosebank in Johannesburg, South Africa, adding another key property …
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March 28, 2022

Hyatt South Africa launches Iftaar and Suhoor offerings for Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Hyatt South Africa are getting into the spirit of this auspicious month, launching …

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February 16, 2022

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates official opening

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening today, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets …
FEATURED ARTICLE November 4, 2026

Africa’s Next Tourism Boom Could Come From Its Own Travellers, Landmark New Study Finds

Outbound travel from five key African markets is forecast to reach 19.4 million trips by 2035, but poor air connectivity …
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August 31, 2026

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Named Africa’s Leading New Hotel 2026 At The World Travel Awards

The Rosebank hotel takes the continental title fourteen months after opening, on the strength of a team that prepares for …
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June 12, 2026

Millat Group Recognised As UN Tourism Affiliate Member

The Millat Group has been formally recognised as an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism, marking a significant step in the …

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March 19, 2026

Hyatt Hotels in South Africa Celebrate Culinary Art Recognition for Journey Urchin Restaurant and Room 32

Hyatt Hotels in South Africa has received national recognition at South Africa’s Top Restaurant Awards, with Urchin Restaurant at Hyatt …

FEATURED ARTICLE May 10, 2024

Forging Pan-African partnerships: Embracing the tourism Renaissance at Africa’s Travel Indaba

The African intracontinental tourism market is seeing the beginnings of a renaissance and South Africa is carving out a prominent …
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January 29, 2024

Hospitality’s new frontier: Talent and experience outshine size and opulence

Traditional metrics of brand equity, such as the size and opulence of a hotel property or adherence to rigorous design …
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December 1, 2023

A crucial catalyst for economic transformation

Last week’s mini-budget speech underscored South Africa’s dire economic straits, emphasising an immediate imperative: turbocharge our economy. And one way …
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October 23, 2023

BRICS Summit must spearhead South Africa’s booming hospitality and investment appeal says leading sectoral player

As South Africa welcomes global leaders for the 2023 BRICS Summit, its celebrated hospitality industry is emerging as one of …