Protea Hotels by Marriott: A decade as South Africa’s ‘Coolest Hotel Brand’
September 2020: For the 10th consecutive year, Protea Hotels by Marriott has been voted as South Africa’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey. The accolade indicates that the South African-born brand, which has an international footprint and forms part of one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, Marriott International, has remained a firm favourite among young South Africans. Now in its 14th year, Generation Next polls [...]
Marriott International appoints new leaders for Sub-Saharan Africa region
July 2020: In line with its growth plans for the region, Marriott International has announced new leadership for Sub-Saharan Africa that will provide an integrated and streamlined support structure for their managed hotels portfolio. The team will be based primarily in Cape Town, South Africa and will offer an agile and efficient support model to its operations across the region. Marriott has established a significant presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, [...]
Hotels transform sheets into masks, to support community workers and Heideveld community members
July 2020: The community of Fiona Court, Heideveld in the Cape Flats along with members of the District 6 Working Committee (D6WC) have received reusable cotton masks made from hotel linen. Marriott International has made funding and a total of 1000 high quality sheets available for the creation of cloth masks, which have been donated to members of the community as well [...]
Protea Hotels by Marriott debuts in Botswana with the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square
Located in the heart of the capital, hotel and social hub features 152 modern rooms and 30 extended stay apartments Cape Town, South Africa, 2 April 2020: Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square in the buzzing capital of Botswana, Gaborone. The opening marks the expansion of the Protea Hotels by Marriott [...]
Marriott International opens doors to travellers across South Africa
July 2020: Over 50% of Marriott International properties across South Africa have opened their doors to welcome travellers under the latest national lockdown regulations. The properties have opened in line with government regulations and will cater to travel permitted under the current and country-specific regulations. Volker Heiden, Area Vice President Sub-Saharan Africa, Marriott International comments: “We are excited to welcome back our guests and look forward to [...]