Last updated on April 18th, 2024 at 12:21 pm
Minor Hotels, renowned for its international presence in the hospitality industry, has recently inked a significant partnership with The Cavaleros Group, marking the inauguration of their NH Collection brand in Africa. The collaboration entails the management of a prestigious hotel situated in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa’s bustling financial district. This landmark agreement not only signifies the advent of NH Collection brand on the African soil but also highlights the strategic expansion plans of both entities.
Commencing from July 1st, 2024, Minor Hotels will assume management responsibilities for the 329-key property, initially operating under the name NH Sandton. Following a comprehensive refurbishment, the hotel will be rebranded as NH Collection Sandton, aligning with the upscale standards synonymous with the NH Collection brand.
Positioned in Sandton, Johannesburg, merely twenty kilometers away from the O.R. Tambo International Airport, NH Sandton boasts a rich heritage of three decades in the hospitality domain. It will offer an array of guest accommodations ranging from lead-in rooms to expansive suites, including the opulent 145-square-meter Royal Suite. Alongside, guests can indulge in culinary delights at two restaurants and two bars, unwind at the executive lounge, host events at the state-of-the-art conference facilities, and rejuvenate at the gym or the expansive outdoor swimming pool.
The Cavaleros Group, an esteemed property conglomerate established in South Africa in 1926, holds a venerable legacy in real estate development and investment. Spearheaded by Penny Cavaleros, CEO, and Alexi Cavaleros, Head of International Acquisitions, the group has amassed a portfolio of institutional-grade assets spanning diverse sectors including hospitality, commercial, industrial, and retail properties, both locally and internationally.
Expressing enthusiasm over the partnership, William Heinecke, Chairman and Founder of Minor International, lauded the collaboration as a pivotal step towards expanding their foothold in Africa. He emphasized the strategic importance of South Africa, being the continent’s second-largest economy, and expressed optimism about future ventures in the region.
Echoing Heinecke’s sentiments, Penny Cavaleros of The Cavaleros Group expressed confidence in Minor Hotels’ ethos and agility, aligning with their vision for exponential growth in the African hospitality sector. She underscored the meticulous due diligence undertaken by both parties and hinted at potential collaborations on forthcoming hospitality ventures across the continent.
Minor Hotels presently operates 27 properties across Africa under its esteemed brands – Anantara, Avani, and Elewana Collection, with a robust pipeline of future developments. On the other hand, NH Collection, boasting a portfolio of over 90 properties worldwide, has firmly established its presence in premier urban locales across Europe and the Americas. With impending launches in Asia and the Middle East, NH Collection’s foray into Africa underscores its global ascendancy.
The strategic alliance between Minor Hotels and The Cavaleros Group not only marks a significant milestone in the hospitality landscape of South Africa but also heralds the beginning of a promising partnership poised to redefine luxury hospitality across the African continent. As NH Collection Sandton prepares to welcome guests under its new banner, the stage is set for a transformative journey in the realm of African hospitality.