The Umodzi Park Hotel and Convention Centre was lauded as the Most Consistent Performing Property in 2017 at the Peermont Top Achievers Awards, hosted recently at Emperors Palace Hotels Casino Conventions and Entertainment Resort.
Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, has made its debut in West Africa, with the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel.
Luxury hotel group Leeu Collection has set its sights on Italy, purchasing a 10% stake in Alajmo SpA. The Italian family business was established by brothers Massimiliano (Max) Alajmo, the world’s youngest three-star Michelin chef, and Raffaele (Raf), the company’s Chief Executive and maître des lieux.
The Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane, a vibrant, upper midscale hotel in the heart of Limpopo’s Polokwane, recently welcomed Chef Stuart Hatton-Jones as its executive chef.
Distell’s head winemaker, Niël Groenewald said the 2018 wine grape harvest, some two weeks later than in previous years, had delivered healthy, good quality grapes, with the crop about 30% down on last year’s intake, although yields had differed across regions.
The word ‘bon bons’ stems from the French word for good, “bon”, and has come to describe any sweet or candy with a fondant, liquid, fruit or nut centre. Chef Dilene Cranna shows us how to create these exquisite masterpieces.
With a gorgeous setting right on the Ocean, Tintswalo Atlantic is a favourite spot for weddings, proposals, anniversaries and engagement parties. The hotel is taking that one step further by introducing a BabyMoon package for couples wishing to have a pampering break before baby arrives.
South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen has launched JAN the Journal, which will be available from the 9th of May.
CHS (Capital Hotel School) in Pretoria will be providing a series of bespoke training courses across Ocean Basket’s 165 stores nationwide. Waste Management, Health and Hygiene as well as Guest Relations are just some of the courses provided.
The three-star Fortis Hotel Highveld offers business and leisure accommodation in Witbank, with spacious rooms and easy access to the town’s recreational attractions. Heading up the kitchen is Chef Langa Machika, who shares his story with us.
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