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    • South Africans are following their passions by taking holidays that connect them to the things they love
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    • South Africans are strongly family-orientated, preferring to travel with family or children (44%)
    • Passion pursuit holidays are a trend South Africans have embraced
    • Luxury travellers in South African prioritise curated activities such as wine tastings
    • Great food and drink options are important priorities for South Africans when choosing their next holiday
    • The most popular passion pursuit holiday is travelling to see or participate in a music or cultural event
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Marriott Bonvoy Research: South Africans Plan More Holidays in 2026 with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Lux-Scaping and Passion Pursuits on the Rise

The research, conducted among more than 22,000 adults across 11 key travel markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa—including over 2,000 South Africans—reveals that South Africans are planning an average of six holidays in 2026

Research among over 2,000 South African travellers reveals that nearly seven in 10 plan to take more or the same holidays in 2026 The use of AI to plan and research holidays has now gone mainstream, and 59% would trust it to book holiday accommodation Lux-scaping - travellers booking a…

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Aksaya Estates Limited Signs Agreement with Marriott International to Bring Courtyard by Marriott to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

The hotel will include two restaurants and bars, an expansive landscaped courtyard featuring a fire pit, a rooftop fitness centre and 18 metre swimming pool, as well as versatile indoor and outdoor event space

Aksaya Estates Limited has signed an agreement with Marriott International (http://www.Marriott.com) to bring Courtyard by Marriott to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Slated to open in 2027, the Courtyard by Marriott Nairobi Airport will enhance the hospitality offerings at Kenya's key international gateway, providing guests with an elevated…

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Marriott International Announces Plans to Debut First Autograph Collection Safari Camp in Serengeti, Tanzania

Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection is set in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, near the Fort Ikoma gate of Serengeti National Park

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), Inc. has signed an agreement to open the first Autograph Collection safari camp globally. Expected to debut in Q3 2025, Mapito Safari Camp, Serengeti, Autograph Collection will deliver a distinctive and immersive safari experience in Tanzania’s world-renowned Serengeti wilderness, marking a milestone expansion for the brand into…

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The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp Set to Offer Elevated Luxury in the Wild

With a legacy of creating bespoke journeys, The Ritz-Carlton continues to expand its global portfolio to offer discerning travellers new ways to experience the world’s most extraordinary destinations

The Ritz-Carlton is poised to unveil a new era of luxury hospitality in Kenya with the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s first luxury safari camp.  Expected to open this August, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant style to the heart of…

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Four Points by Sheraton Makes its Debut in Senegal with the Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio

Located in the new Sports City complex and just 20 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking the brand’s debut in Senegal. Whether travellers are visiting Dakar’s ‘smart city’ district of Diamniado for work or fun, the hotel caters to their needs…

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Tribute Portfolio Marks Its Debut in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with the Opening of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The communal spirit of the Maasai is reflected in the hotel’s design, with shared spaces like outdoor dining areas and a central bonfire encouraging interaction and connection

Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania's Arusha…

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Marriott International Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio in Kenya with a Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Safari Camps

The planned projects will mark the debut of The Ritz-Carlton in the luxury safari market and the opening of the second JW Marriott safari camp in Kenya

Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today unveiled plans to open two luxury tented safari camps in Kenya, following the signings of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp (https://apo-opa.co/4bhGcSb) and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp with Lazizi Mara Limited and Lazizi Solio Limited, respectively, both part of the Lazizi…

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South African Travellers to Take More Holidays in 2025 - Marriott Bonvoy Research

Surveyed South Africans are planning an average of 2.7 domestic holidays, two short-haul holidays (four-hour flight or less), and 1.8 long-haul holidays in 2025

Research among over 2,000 South African travellers reveals that more than six in 10 plan to take more holidays in 2025. Bravecations and heritage holidays emerge as key travel trends for 2025. Savvy spenders on the rise as travellers seek the best value for their trips. AI usage in holiday…

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Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region

Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.      In the past two years, the global hospitality leader…

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Protea Hotels by Marriott Expands Footprint in Africa with New Openings in Nigeria and Zambia

Modern Comfort Meets Warm Hospitality at Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta and Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport

Protea Hotels by Marriott (www.Marriott.com), part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea by Marriott Lusaka International Airport in Zambia. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott's ongoing expansion…