Clients prefer small, family-run lodges

Our latest poll highlights strong traveller appetite for smaller, family-run lodges and hotels: 70% of respondents have noticed clients requesting these over larger, well-known brands. Just 30% of respondents haven’t seen this trend.

The poll followed our recent article on flagship properties, including Tengile River Lodge and North Island Seychelles, moving away from larger brands to instead adopt family-run operations.

What are your expectations for the festive season?

With the busy peak summer season coming up, destinations around South Africa are gearing up for an influx of visitors. How is your forward book looking?

Our poll question this week is:

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