luxury hospitality

Badrutt’s Palace Wins SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026

Grace Mumo — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Hailed as the ‘living room of St. Moritz’, Badrutt’s Palace has been defining Alpine hospitality and the destination itself since opening in 1896. Badrutt’s Palace, wins SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026. The first of two special accolades announced ahead of the official awards ceremony on Tuesday 15 September, [...]

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Verified Impact Tourism Carbon Footprint Knowledge Series 2026

Grace Mumo — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Verified Impact Tourism carbon footprint knowledge series 2025 and benchmarking programme for eco-lodges and boutique properties across Southern Africa, built on real, measured activity data rather than estimates. From July to November 2026, the programme is running a free online Knowledge Series, open to anyone in the tourism industry who wants to properly understand what [...]

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South Africa Makes World-Class Winemakers But Does It Make World-Class Wine Businesses?

Grace Mumo — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

A winemaker spends years mastering fermentation, soil science and sensory analysis. Then they open a wine business and discover nobody taught them how to read a balance sheet, build a brand or have a conversation with their marketing team. South Africa has spent decades perfecting the craft of wine, but the harder question is whether [...]

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An Open Letter To Everyone Currently Running On Coffee And Vibes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

To the person currently staring blankly at their inbox, this is an open letter to everyone currently running on coffee and vibes. We see you! We’ve officially hit the middle of the year. The early-January optimism has worn off, your calendar is a minefield of back-to-back meetings, and the winter chill has officially made hitting [...]

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Rockets Wonderland Western Gold Dazzled Durban July 2026 With Luxury, Fashion, Music, Celebrities, and 18.3 Million Digital Impressions.

Grace Mumo — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Rockets Wonderland made a spectacular return to Durban July Weekend with its highly anticipated Western Gold edition, welcoming more than 1,200 guests Rockets Wonderland Western Gold Dazzled Durban July 2026 With Luxury, Fashion, Music, Celebrities, and 18.3 Million Digital Impressions. Hosted at 150 Avondale Road, Greyville, Durban, the event transformed the venue into a premium lifestyle destination inspired [...]

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Leading Hotel Brands And Properties Recognised For Outstanding Performance, Innovation, Loyalty Engagement And Sustainability

Grace Mumo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas [...]

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Experience Luxury at Vergenoegd Löw’s Historic 1773 Homestead in the Cape Winelands

Grace Mumo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Following a meticulous and sensitively executed renovation, the historic 1773 Homestead at Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate has emerged as one of the Cape Winelands’ most elegant new destinations for discerning guests seeking tranquillity, heritage and exceptional hospitality. Come and experience luxury at Vergenoegd Löw’s historic 1773 homestead in the Cape Winelands Once mostly exclusively [...]

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Global Hotel Alliance Partners with City Unscripted To Expand GHA DISCOVERY with Personalised City Tours, Exclusive Travel Rewards and Luxury Experiences.

Grace Mumo — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has expanded the portfolio of Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, in line with its Live Local concept, Global Hotel Alliance partners with City Unscripted to expand GHA DISCOVERY with personalised city tours, exclusive travel rewards and luxury experiences. Responding to growing demand [...]

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The Oubaas Takes Centre Stage At Groot Phesantekraal This July

Grace Mumo — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This winter, Groot Phesantekraal invites guests to discover wine through a fresh lens with The Oubaas, the featured drink for July and part of the farm’s recently launched collection of signature wine cocktails developed in collaboration with flavour innovator Julian Short, better known as The Flavourist. Available throughout July at the restaurant, The Oubaas is a vibrant Sauvignon [...]

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ROCKETS WONDERLAND 2026 Returns to Durban July with a Spectacular Western Gold Luxury Experience

Grace Mumo — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This year, the highly anticipated lifestyle fête moves to the iconic Greyville Racecourse, offering an expanded and elevated experience designed for South Africa’s most discerning tastemakers. With a bold new theme, ROCKETS WONDERLAND 2026 Returns to Durban July with a Spectacular Western Gold Luxury Experience, guests can expect a glamorous fusion of frontier-inspired luxury, golden [...]

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Thornybush Celebrates Sarah Barratt’s Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Victory

Grace Mumo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to announce that Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the southern African safari industry. With 15 years of guiding experience and a background in anthropology, Sarah has built a reputation for creating meaningful moments in the [...]

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Zomerlust Boutique Hotel Reopens in Paarl

Grace Mumo — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Zomerlust Boutique Hotel reopens in Paarl with 15 design-led suites, fire-driven dining, and a deeply considered return to its 17th-century roots. After an intense renovation and thoughtful refurbishment, Paarl icon Zomerlust Boutique Hotel is now open to the public. Fifteen luxury rooms and suites designed by local talent Misi Overturf take their visual cues from [...]

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5 Reasons the Mimosa was made for the African Bush

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The classic G&T will always own the sundowner as a sacred ritual of the African bush. But there’s a quieter, equally magical moment, when wildlife drift down to the watering hole just in time for brunch. Enter the Mimosa. Bonang Matheba, founder of The House of BNG, shares her ready-to-drink reasons why you should raise [...]

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The Marine Reopens Its Doors, Revealing A Refined New Chapter Of Coastal Elegance

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Marine in Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most iconic seaside hotels, has reopened following the refurbishment of its ground-floor public areas, ushering in a renewed era of understated luxury while honouring the rich heritage that has defined the property for more than 120 years. The extensive refresh encompasses the hotel’s reception area, cocktail bar, Pavilion [...]

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Tonino Lamborghini Enters Africa Through Pioneering Partnership With Zimbali Lakes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The partnership between Zimbali Lakes and Tonino Lamborghini marks the iconic Italian luxury lifestyle brand’s debut in Africa through the introduction of Tonino Lamborghini Suites and Residences Zimbali Lakes. Integrated within the broader Zimbali Lakes master development, this innovative project further elevates the North Coast’s position as a premier destination for investment, tourism and luxury [...]

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