A brief look at this week's hotel news
BON acquires Midrand hotel
AS OF December 1, BON Hotels has taken ownership and
management of the 49-room Constantia Hotel in Midrand, soon
to be renamed BON Hotel Midrand. The hotel is BON’s second
property in Gauteng. It will undergo minor refurbishments,
upgrades and in-house training with an immediate emphasis on
improving the food and beverage offering. Each of the 49 rooms
overlooks the pool and surrounding property. There are three
conference venues, seating up to 400 guests. Guy Stehlik, ceo
of BON Hotels, said: “The hotel will very definitely be way above
the typical three-star standard and along with the new gm,
Dean Gilder, the hotel is on its way to renewed popularity as a
venue of choice for the corporate and conference markets.”
Legacy ends agreement with airport hotel
LEGACY Hotels & Resorts’ franchise agreement with The Airport
Grand Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg ends on January
31, after which the hotel will no longer form part of the Legacy
portfolio. Bookings in place prior to this date will not be
affected. All future enquiries and bookings should be directed
to the hotel on 011 823 1843.