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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 January 15, 2026

Millat Group Brings Skift Megatrends To Africa For The First Time, Positioning South Africa At The Centre Of Global Tourism Intelligence

The Millat Group has secured South Africa as the host of the first-ever Skift Megatrends event on African soil, marking …

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August 27, 2025

Millat Group Makes History as First South African Private Equity Company on WTTC Executive Committee

South Africa has taken its place on the global tourism stage, with Millat Group becoming the first homegrown private equity …
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July 14, 2025

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Unveils Room 32

This is not just about luxury. It’s about legacy – one plate, one memory, one guest at a time. …
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July 1, 2025

Park Hyatt Emerges In South Africa With The Opening Of Park Hyatt Johannesburg

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in …

FEATURED ARTICLE July 1, 2026

Hotels Must Prove Cash Generation, Not Just Brand Appeal, To Attract Private Equity

Private equity investors are becoming less interested in hotel promises and more focused on hotel performance. A recognised brand, attractive …

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March 31, 2026

Tourism is a serious South African investment class, not just a sector.

As South Africa prepares to host the 2026 Investment Conference, the national conversation will once again centre on the sectors …

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December 5, 2025

South Africa Is Out Of The Grey List. Now Prove You Deserve The Money

South Africa is off the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The window is open. The question …
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October 22, 2025

Stop pitching Africa. Start proving it

Institutional capital keeps circling Africa but seldom lands. The hesitation is not about opportunity. It is about trust. …