Premier Hotels & Resorts recently acquired the Faircity Hotel Group, consisting of three- and four-star conference hotels, as well as serviced apartments in Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is looking forward to reaping the benefits of its acquisition and upgrade programme that was conducted over the past 18 months.
Group Marketing, Sales and Revenue Director, Mark Jakins, says: “To be a leader in the hospitality industry requires continually improving your product and customer experience, and we have been hard at work ensuring that all of our properties and teams are ready for the summer months ahead – ensuring that this forthcoming season will be one of our busiest to date – notwithstanding the tough economy.”
Already completed refurbishments include hotel and facility improvements at Premier Resort The Moorings, Premier Resort Sani Pass, and Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve.
Located in Knysna, Premier Resort The Moorings’ upgrade includes the addition of 45 bedrooms, an Italian bistro, a rim-flow swimming pool with views of Thesen Island and the Knysna Heads, a multipurpose entertainment area with a private whisky and wine cellar for tastings and functions, a spa, gym and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Premier Resort Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg also underwent an upgrade and remodelling programme. These involved room upgrades, the introduction of a new multipurpose entertainment area, heated indoor swimming pool with new changing rooms, an outdoor pool and a much-improved kids’ club area, complete with a mini soccer field.
Home to an array of wildlife, including elephant, white lion and giraffe, Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve outside East London, now has newly refurbished rooms and two more luxury lodges.
Premier Hotel Cape Town in Sea Point, has built a new cocktail deck with sea views.
Premier’s next phase of developments include the brand-new three-star Premier Splendid Inn in Bloemfontein, which opened this month. The hotel has 88 bedrooms, a restaurant, rooftop function area, lounge, and business and conference facilities.
Premier Hotels and Resorts has also introduced new weekend getaway packages, as well as festive season summer offers.
