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    • South Africans are following their passions by taking holidays that connect them to the things they love
    • Lux-scaping at The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius
    • 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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    • South Africans are braver on holiday trying things they wouldnt normally do at home
    • South Africans want to explore their own country
    • South Africans want to go on holiday with their family
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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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Protea Hotels by Marriott Strengthens Footprint with Two New Openings

The brand celebrates its 40th birthday with new additions including Protea by Marriott Luanda, its first property in Angola

To celebrate its 40th birthday, Protea Hotels by Marriott announced the opening of its first property in Angola while further strengthening its portfolio in South Africa with a new property in Pretoria. The newest additions – Protea by Marriott Luanda and Protea by Marriott Pretoria Hatfield – will offer business…

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Protea Hotels by Marriott® and Marriott Bonvoy Unveil Orlando Pirates F.C. Themed Hotel Rooms

Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the Orlando Pirates-themed rooms are a must-visit for all fans of the club

Protea Hotels by Marriott® (http://www.Marriott.com) and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, have unveiled Orlando Pirates F.C themed hotel rooms, designed to give football enthusiasts a unique and immersive hospitality experience. Available at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch (https://apo-opa.info/3LTsisX), the Orlando…

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Marriott Bonvoy Signs Multi-Year Deal with Orlando Pirates Football Club to Become its Official Accommodation Partner

Members of Marriott International’s travel programme, Marriott Bonvoy, will get front row seats to all the Buccaneer action

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) award-winning travel programme and marketplace, is proud to announce its exclusive multi-year partnership to become the official accommodation partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club. The partnership will offer fans incredible opportunities to experience football in South Africa at a whole new level through unrivalled and…

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    • Associates from Marriott International getting ready to cook in honor of Nelson Mandela Day
    • Benjamin Memani, Area Director of Human Resources for Marriott International alongside Leon Meyer, General Manager of The Westin Cape Town and Chairperson of Marriott Business Council South Africa, preparing for the biggest annual cook-off this Mandela Day
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Marriott International supports Chefs with Compassion to achieve 67,000 litres of soup for communities in need this Mandela Day

The participants were challenged to cook as many litres of delicious, nourishing soup as they can in 67 minutes throughout the Mandela Day weekend

For two years in a row, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) has supported Chefs with Compassion to drive the biggest annual cook-off in honour of Nelson Mandela Day. In the true spirit of Madiba – the spirit of togetherness and solidarity, this collaboration between chefs, corporates, communities and cooking for a cause…

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Marriott International Appoints Richard Collins as Area Vice President for Sub Saharan Africa

Collins has over 30 years of hospitality experience and is a 20-year veteran with Marriott International

Marriott International (Marriott.com) has appointed Richard Collins as its Area Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa. In this new role, Collins oversees the company’s managed operations in the region and will be based out of the company’s Cape Town office. He takes on his new position following the announcement of Volker Heiden’s…

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    • A Contemporary African beach-chic styled four-bedroom home with a pool overlooking the stunning Clifton Beach
    • The Emerald, a modern two-bedroom luxury apartment with a private balcony
    • A tranquil modern three-bedroom villa with mountain view in the serene neighborhood of Bishopscourt, Cape Town
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Homes & Villas by Marriott International officially launches in South Africa

The collection of home rental properties will complement Marriott International’s existing portfolio of hotels in the country

Homes & Villas by Marriott International (Marriott.com), Marriott International’s curated and growing collection of premium and luxury whole home rentals, announces today that almost 300 exclusive Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban homes have been added to the platform, marking the collection’s debut in South Africa. Launched in May 2019, Homes…

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Marriott International grows footprint In South Africa with the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch

First Marriott Executive Apartments and first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country will deliver sophisticated extended stay apartments and will inspire brilliance through spaces that seamlessly blend work and play

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) today announced the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch (http://bit.ly/3anTxaC) and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch (http://bit.ly/2PGJRjw). The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments in South Africa and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country. Owned and developed by the Amdec Group…