fine news June - July 2016

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1 fine news June - July 2016 thefinecollection.co is a marketing brand within the accommodation, travel and tourism industry. A member has the benefit of an experienced driving force in hotel marketing and sales, and promotional representation. Members are represented under our marketing brand while the integrity of their individual brand is enhanced. a selection of hotels and lodges and experiences in the finest locations Eben Lassen Robert Schaerer Brenda Munro Director National Sales Manager: United Kingdom National Sales Manager: Southern Africa inside NEW MEMBERS in Lesotho; Sandton; Gordon s Bay book@thefinecollection.co

2 introducing Mpilo Boutique Hotel Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho The Hotel Mpilo Boutique Hotel offers luxury and elegance displayed with kinship warmth that is customary to the people of Lesotho. Whether you travel for leisure or a meeting, the state-of-the-art facilities and highly personalised service will ensure that you have an unforgettable stay in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Food and drink Mpilo Boutique Hotel offers a variety of venues where guests may experience their Chef s cullinary skills: The Lobby Lounge Bar is a 50 seater and open 18 hours a day. Café, a 34 seater serves breakfast and all day fare. Sky Restaurant and Bar is a 90 seater with panoramic views and 2 private dining areas, while the trendy Maletsunyane Lounge is situated on the rooftop of the hotel. Conferences and Events The hotel can accomodate 40 delegates for conferences and offers state-of-the-art equipment. The Maluti venue can divide to accommodate 20 delegates in each venue. Sky restaurant, situated on the top floor with sweeping views, already is popular with royalty for functions and dinner events. The Rooms 26 Boutique Rooms and 2 Executive Suites features floor to ceiling windows and are decorated in a contemporary style. Complimentary WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas. Getting there Moshoeshoe Airport, Maseru 23km 20min Bloemfontein Airport 142km 1,55 hrs Johannesburg 400 km 4 hrs Maseru Golf Couse 0km 1 min Maseru CBD 1 km 2 min Location Mpilo Boutique Hotel is situated close to all the Embassies and only a few minutes from the South African border. It is the ideal location for corporate and leisure travellers and the ideal base from which to explore Lesotho. contact details Reservations: kananelo@mpilohotel.co.ls thefinecollection.co: book@thefinecollection.co Website: Hotel (24 hrs): Sales: brenda@thefinecollection.co Hotel website:

3 introducing Park Inn Sandton Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa The Hotel Enjoy the splendour of South Africa from this affluent hotel in Sandton. This stylish hotel has the distinction of winning design honors. Food and drink The restaurant terrace provides a lovely outdoor dining experience, allowing guests to enjoy an open-air setting while dining on freshly made selections from RBG Bar & Grill. For lighter fare head to the hotel s Lobby Bar. Meetings and Events Indoor and terrace meeting spaces suit a variety of needs from seminars to outdoor gala events. Meeting. rooms can be combined to accommodate larger groups, and terrace space can also be reserved for outdoor events. There are 4 boardrooms and a 154 m2 conference room. The meeting venues can host between delegates The Rooms The hotel features 273 well-appointed rooms suitable for vacation or business trips. There are Standard Rooms, Business Friendly Rooms and Junior Suites to select from and all offer complimentary Wireless High-speed Internet. Location Park Inn Sandton Hotel is situated in the centre of Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. This district is also known as Africa s richest square mile. This prosperous area has become the country s financial district while also making its mark as the tourist destination that includes attractions like Nelson Mandela Square and Peacemakers Museum. New General Manager Rekha Sonun joined the hotel as General Manager during March. It is wonderful to see the lovely touches she implements with her fine eye for detail. contact details Reservations: info.sandton@rezidorparkinn.com thefinecollection.co: book@thefinecollection.co Website: Hotel (24 hrs): +27 (0) Katherine Street, Sandton Hotel website:

4 introducing Krystal Beach Gordon s Bay, Cape Town New General Manager Abre Esterhuizen has joined the hotel as General Manager after spending a few years managing hotels in Zanzibar and Nigeria. The Hotel Many of us remembers the old Villa Via Hotel. After new ownership and more than ZAR100 Million spent on rebuilding and refurbishment, we proudly present Krystal Beach. The hotel recently opened its doors. If you haven t been to see it we strongly suggest you contact Brenda to arrange a site inspection. It will surpass your expectations with 5 star finishes and style that will not easily be surpasssed. Food and drink Krystal restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in the hotel, while Oh La La Cocktail Lounge is situated on the deck overlooking the Marina. Captains Table is situated in a replica of an old ship and perfect for group dinners for special occassions. The Rooms Krystal Beach has 112 opulent and restful rooms and suites. All rooms feature chic and elegant furnishings and amenities. The décor reflects neutral tones with an evident influence drawn from the ocean. Location Located on the waterfront on Harbour Island, Krystal Beach is nestled between the Yacht Marina on the North and Gordon s Bay beach on the South side. Conferences and Events The modern and fresh conference centre has already attracted major interest in the conference market. It features 4 venues with a large conference foyer and idyllic options for tea breaks. Catering for groups from , Krystal Beach s venues all have natural light. contact details Reservations: reservations@krystalbeach.co thefinecollection.co: book@thefinecollection.co Website: Hotel (24 hrs): +27 (0) Sales: brenda@thefinecollection.co Hotel website:

5 workshops and events While Robert enjoyed the spoils of Edinburgh, London and Dublin while meeting clients, Eben and Brenda trekked their way through South Africa to visit member hotels in Lesotho, Mpumalanga and Gauteng. Brenda was most impressed with the natural beauty of Lesotho. Mpilo Boutique Hotel Our roadtrip included a visit to our new member in Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. What a wonderful and dedicated team. We were most impressed by the high standards of this lovely hotel. Nut Grove Manor, White River, Mpumalanga Brenda and Eben spent a few days at the relaxing Nut Grove Manor. Pictured here are Courtney and Venessa who ensure that all guests are treated like gold. Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel The PCO Alliance paid a visit to Cape Town. An overnight site educational and a marvelous dinner in La Mer was enjoyed courtesey of Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel. Cape Sidecar Adventures The PCO Alliance enjoyed an exciting mode of transport between Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel and Park Inn by Radisson Newlands. on vintage sidecar motorcycles. Thank you Tim and team! Park Inn by Radisson Newlands Cape Town After the exciting sidecar trip, the PCO Allince enjoyed a brilliant brunch in the boardroom. Chef Morne had a delectable array of brunch dishes - we were most impressed with the Eggs Benedict! L Ermitage Franschhoek Chateau and Villas The PCO Alliance joined us for dinner and an overnight stay at L Ermitage. It was so much fun connecting with great individuals while experiencing the hotel.

6 workshops and events Cape Sidecar Adventures The PCO Alliance all ready for their exciting trip from Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel. The light rain added an element of fun and adventure! Travel People Workshop - Johannesburg Eben and Brenda attended an exciting full day workshop. Venessa from Nut Grove Manor joined us for the day. Park Inn Sandton Hotel During our roadtrip and week of Johannesburg sales calls, we stayed at Park Inn Sandton Hotel. The hotel had a red carpet event for PCO s and we enjoyed reconnecting with old friends. Thompsons Holidays Product Training Eben and Brenda loved training the Thompsons Holidays team on our member properties and their unique offerings. Exclusive Getaways Workshop - East London/PE Brenda attended the workshops in the Eastern Cape. As always very succesful and she identified new clients for our members. SA Magic Travel - Park Inn by Radisson Newlands Krispy Kremes are apparently the latest craze. We delivered a lovely selection and a bonsai tree to SA Magic Travel, courtesy of Park Inn by Radisson Newlands.

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