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New luxury hotel in Sandton to launch end 2020 JB Train Tours to close JB Train Tours has announced it is closing, with operations ceasing as of Saturday 15 February 2020. A statement on the company’s Facebook page says, “After more than four decades in the tourism industry in Southern Africa, we at JB Train Tours (since 1975) have decided to call it a ‘halt’. “We’ve had long discussions, various meetings, alternative plans and some
sleepless nights before we made this decision. “As from Saturday 15th February 2020, we won’t be operational anymore – unless an energetic entrepreneur would like to continue this successful business!” The company’s statement ends with, “Keep on traveling and enjoy life.” JB Train Tours will reimburse bookings that have been made in 2020 and clients will be contacted directly to arrange this.
Newmark Hotels, a leading hotel management company, is opening a luxury hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, at the end of 2020. The Catalyst Hotel will service both business and leisure travellers, with 207 rooms, a fully equipped conference facility, stateof-the-art gym and full-service spa. The hotel’s location is close to the iconic Gautrain station, providing a quick and easy connection to O.R. Tambo International Airport, as well as Gautrain stations across Johannesburg and Pretoria. It is also on the doorstep of Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square, which boast a range of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
City Lodge expands in Maputo City Lodge Hotel Maputo opened its doors on 7 February 2020, making it the 62nd hotel in the City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG). Located on Rua Para o Palmar in Mozambique’s capital city, the hotel is a quick 12-minute drive (6.5 km) from Maputo International Airport, as well as being conveniently located close to Costa do Sol beach, the city centre and various other business, entertainment, shopping and cultural attractions. Andrew Widegger, CEO, CLHG, says, “We are excited about growth prospects in Mozambique and our new City Lodge Hotel Maputo is ready to accommodate both business and leisure travellers.” City Lodge Hotel Maputo has 148 rooms, including one suite. All guest rooms feature en-suite bathrooms with maxi showers (selected rooms have baths), a queen bed or twin beds, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, television with selected DStv channels, tea- and coffeemaking facilities, a safe, fridge, USB ports on either side of the bed, and work desk with lighting and plugs for easy connectivity. Three of the rooms are designed for universal access.
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