South Africa continues to be a top business destination among Arab travellers, based on its strong economic and trade ties it has with the Middle East region according to Thierry Bertin, vice president sales and marketing, Hyatt International South West Asia.
The recent increase in the number of flights from destinations across the Middle East to Johannesburg has led to a demand for world class business hotels.
“Johannesburg provides a gateway for travellers from the region looking to benefit from the business opportunities in South Africa and the rest of the African region,” said Bertin.
“With its prime location in a cosmopolitan neighbourhood, guests staying at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg enjoy both the convenient business location and a world class standard of luxury and service offered at every Hyatt property,” Bertin added.
Located in one of the city’s most important social and business districts, the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg offers 244 luxury rooms, 15 suites with African themed décor, and houses 13 top tier meeting rooms and conference venues.
Middle East travellers can take advantage of The Phumula Spa at the hotel, designed to embrace the local environment and culture and reflecting the isiZulu namesake, relaxation. The spa offers water based wellness therapies blended with native practices and African botanicals. It includes jacuzzis, steam rooms, sauna, spa baths and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Dining options at the Hyatt Regency Johannesburg include the Zafferano Restaurant and lounge and The Conservatory lounge which presents casual dining in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. The Conservatory recently introduced classical entertainment every Saturday afternoon for guests to enjoy while they savour the restaurant’s famous Venetian tea and ‘special’ cappuccino selection.
With its experience in hosting a myriad of nationalities, Hyatt Regency Johannesburg offers the best in world class accommodation and dining in South Africa for tourists and business travellers from the Middle East to enjoy.
The Global Hyatt Corporation offers travellers more than 735 hotels and resorts (over 136,000 rooms) in more than 44 countries. The company’s affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt branded hotels and resorts under the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Resorts, Hyatt, Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites brands. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership.