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The Grand Old Lady Turns Ninety

After three marriages, a few flings and a divorce or two, BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal celebrates her ninetieth birthday this year and the hotel seems to be enjoying a new lease on life.

September 15, 2016

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BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central initiates staff share trust fund

Earlier this year the owners of BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central officially put their good idea to paper by creating a staff share trust fund which, come October 2016

September 13, 2016

BON Hotels takes on second property in East Africa

This is the latest addition to the BON stable and forms an integral part of the group’s expansion plans into Africa.

September 6, 2016

BON Hotels’ launch Heritage Day Braai-off

Twenty corporate teams will compete against one another in the ultimate urban braai-off, The BONfire Braai Masters competition, to be held on the roof-top at BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central

August 26, 2016

The race for the rave review

Following the recent success of our athletes in Rio at the Olympic Games, it is well worth noting that preparation is key for success and much like a runner gets ready for a race

August 26, 2016

BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal hosts 3rd annual Vaal Whiskey Festival

Back by popular demand, BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal will be hosting the 3rd annual Vaal Whiskey Festival, taking place over two days on 21 and 22 October

August 26, 2016

BON Hotels extends their African footprint into Ethiopia

BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, has added yet another property to their ever-growing stabl

August 10, 2016

BON Hotels moves into Bloemfontein

BON Hotels, who own, operate and manage hotels throughout Africa, have added BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central to their South African portfolio.

June 27, 2016

Tips for hosting a big event

If you are planning any big event such as a conference, a wedding, an awards ceremony, a product launch, a cocktail party or whatever else it may be, you may be wondering where to begin.

June 2, 2016

Game for anything – BON Hotels adds Shishangeni Private Game Lodge to their portfolio

Ever on the lookout for new opportunities in Africa, BON Hotels, after lengthy negotiations, has taken over Shishangeni Private Game Lodge.

May 23, 2016

Refurbishments and rebranding underway at BON Hotels’ Nigerian properties

The refurbishment at BON Hotel Stratton Asokoro is in progress with minimum inconvenience to guests.

May 1, 2016

BON Hotels launches new loyalty programme, BONami

The hotel industry is a competitive one and guests will easily switch from one hotel to another chasing a better deal, better service or an incentive to stay.

April 16, 2016

West Coast Heritage – Not just a bunch of fossils

Heritage is not just about history, bygone eras, traditions and old bones – it does embody those very things but it is also about people, cultures and communities that make a place special

April 14, 2016

BON Hotels launches CSR platform, BONangels

BON Hotels, a South African-based hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, have expanded on their CSR initiatives with the introduction of BONangels

March 23, 2016

For the greater good – CSR in Hospitality

Forget about brownie points, bottom lines or BEE ratings – corporate social responsibility for any business should be about giving back and doing good

February 22, 2016

Pooling expertise – BON Hotels adopts the Casual Pool Initiative

With the significant shortage of skilled labour in South Africa, especially within the hospitality sector, BON Hotels has adopted a unique approach to filling vacant positions at their hotels

January 25, 2016

Destination Swakopmund

BON Hotel Swakopmund opened its doors to the public on 7 December 2015 to a full house! Situated alongside the coastline, just minutes from the CBD, the hotel has much to offer on site and in the area

January 18, 2016

Out and about in Midrand

Whether you are staying at a hotel for a few days or just for a night, it’s good to know what your options are in terms of things to do at and around the hotel.

December 11, 2015

Changing lanes

The board at BON Hotel International West Africa now boasts another formidable team member, namely Pieter Bekker, who brings decades of experience in the industry spanning some 40 years

October 31, 2015

BON Hotels Swakopmund opens its doors in December 2015

BON Hotel Swakopmund, a new offering from BON Hotels, will open its doors to the public in December 2015. This latest addition to the BON Hotels’ stable is a 34-roomed, 4-star hotel situated on Namibia’s coastline

October 13, 2015