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he ninth annual Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Awards, hosted in early March in recognition of South Africa’s top culinary and hospitality talent, was met with much excitement and anticipation. The initiative remains devoted to the growth, support and acknowledgement of the South African hospitality industry, and this year was no different. This year’s challenge received numerous entries in eager contest for
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IT WAS LUCKY 13 FOR UMHLANGA’S BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL WHO LED THE WAY AT THE DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE AWARDS
the top honours, and Tsogo Sun Hotels’ iconic luxury Durban property – the Beverly Hills Hotel – was the star of the evening. The commendable team raked up 13 awards, including the prestigious Hotel General Manager of the Year Award won by the man at the helm of the hotel, John Aritho. “The Beverly Hills Hotel is one of the Groups founding hotels with a great legacy and reputation for service excellence. We are proud of the great work and achievement by John Aritho
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