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Valor Hospitality appoints Jessica Redinger as GM of the new voco ™ Johannesburg Rosebank

Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Jessica Redinger as general manager of the much-anticipated voco ™ Johannesburg Rosebank.

The voco ™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group’s first voco ™ brand on the African continent when it opens later this year and is being proudly managed by Valor Hospitality.

Ms Redinger held various senior positions at Radisson Blu Hotels in Sandton and as interim general manager at Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth, she has also assisted in several new hotel openings. Her strong rooms division skills, combined with guest service delivery excellence, will make this lifestyle hotel brand of IHG an excellent new choice in Johannesburg.

“I am excited to be introducing a new hotel brand to the continent – especially a lifestyle and innovative one like voco ™ . Throughout my career in hospitality I have been privileged to work across the country; however, Rosebank holds a unique place in my heart. From the lively one-of-akind business atmosphere to the cultural richness and diversity, I’m excited to share the Rosebank and voco ™ brand experience with the world,” Ms Redinger said.

Michael Pownall, managing partner at Valor Hospitality said: “We are delighted to welcome Jessica to the Valor family and this unique opportunity to open our first IHG partnered hotel. Jessica brings a wealth of experience to our team, as we position the voco ™ brand firmly as Johannesburg’s most exciting and newest upscale lifestyle hotel.

When a guest chooses to stay at voco™ they will experience a hotel which offers exceptional service, but without the stuffiness. The style of the hotel is relaxed to provide guests with a welcoming feel, combining familiar comforts with the indulgences of a hotel” Mr Pownall said.

Set to open later in 2021 in the heart of thriving Rosebank, Johannesburg’s upscale suburb and ever expanding business epicentre. The new voco ™ is situated within ‘The Bank’ development at the corner of Cradock and Tyrwhitt avenues, a prime location next to the Rosebank Mall and The Zone. voco ™ brings thoughtful touches with familiar comforts, luxury guestrooms and bathrooms, and the ‘Proud Mary’ restaurant and bar, which is sure to become a new favourite for locals and visitors to the Rosebank neighbourhood. It is within a short walking distance from many corporate offices, shopping, nightlife and entertainment as well as the Gautrain Station. Also, within ‘The Bank’ development will be ‘Workshop17’, providing excellent coworking and shared office space with various meeting facility options.

The Bank Street aerial view.