Marriott International has signed a franchise agreement with Tingana Hospitality Group to open an Autograph Collection hotel in the Kruger National Park.
Tingana is a collection of luxury lodges bordering on the park.
The property, currently under construction, will undergo a brand positioning process before opening as an Autograph Collection property by 2025.
“We are extremely excited to have signed with the world-renowned Marriott International group, which has a global footprint internationally in the hospitality sector. This lodge is a distinctive addition to Autograph Collection Hotels and will be a unique destination for Marriott Bonvoy members and travellers from across the globe to visit,” said Haroun Peer, Director, Tingana Hospitality Group.
Autograph Collection Hotels currently features over 270 hotels globally. Marriott says: “Each hotel is a product of passion and a personal realisation of its individual founder’s vision, making each hotel singular and special. Hand-selected for their inherent craft, Autograph Collection hotels offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint.”
The Kruger National Park property is expected to feature 18 villas, an all-day dining restaurant, a lobby bar and swimming pool, amongst other features and facilities. The hotel will be located on the Sabie River bordering the Park, near the Kruger Gate entrance.
Marriott says the hotel will be committed to social responsibility and empowering the local community through its operations.
