City Lodge Hotels honours top achievers at Leaders Awards 2024

City Lodge Hotels proudly celebrated its top performers at the annual CLH Leaders' Conference gala dinner on 17 September 2024.

Hotel Operation of the Year Award — Overall Winner 2024 is City Lodge Hotel GrandWest, with GM Dean Samouilhan pictured with the COO and Operations Team.

The event, held with great excitement and anticipation, honoured individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, skill, and passion in their roles throughout the year.

The following awards were presented to deserving winners:

Rising Star Award: Thatho Miya, assistant general manager at City Lodge Hotel Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road.

Player’s Player Award: Rose Bischoff, sales executive at support office.

People Award: Stephan Pietersen, general manager at City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein.

Food and Beverage Awards by Brand:

Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Town Lodge Gaborone, Botswana
Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg — Overall Group Winner

Revenue Driver Award: Erich Oberhauser, general manager at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha.

Hotel Operation of the Year Awards by Brand:

Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha
City Lodge Hotel GrandWest — Overall Group Winner
Town Lodge Roodepoort
Road Lodge Sandton

CEO’s Award — Hotelier of the Year: Dean Samouilhan, general manager at City Lodge Hotel GrandWest.

Andrew Widegger, chief executive officer, said: “These awards showcase the incredible dedication of our people, who continually strive to provide world-class service and memorable experiences to our guests. Congratulations to all the recipients for their outstanding achievements.”