Preferred Hotels expands into Africa

The first hotels in Africa to be included in the Summit Hotels & Resorts brand, which is part of the Preferred Hotel Group, are The Sarova Stanley in Nairobi, Kenya; Carlton Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar; Cape Royale in Cape Town, South Africa; The Devon Valley Hotel in Stellenbosch, South Africa; and Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West, South Africa.

"We are serious about Africa," comments José Ventura, Africa regional director for the Preferred Hotel Group. "Africa has some truly unique destinations which have attracted our group here, especially the South African hotels so well located for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We are committed to South Africa beyond the World Cup because of the unique experience it offers tourist and leisure travellers on the African continent. In the Western Cape, the combination of local cuisine, world-class wines and beautiful locations is a big draw card for our global client base."

"We are very privileged that The Devon Valley Hotel and Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa have both been recognised and selected by Preferred Hotels in the first stage of their expansion into Africa," says Craig Seaman, MD of Louis Group Hotels, Spas & Vineyards. "This confirms that our hotels offer guests world-class hospitality.