BON Hotels is a South African based hotel company that manages, markets, administers and owns hotels, lodges, and resorts throughout Southern Africa, as well as West and East Africa. Self-described as a leading African hotel group.

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BON Hotels | 18,323 followers on LinkedIn. Good people. Good thinking. Good feeling. | BON Hotels was founded in 2012 by a management team with a collective 100 years’ experience in hospitality. We are personally invested in the hotel business, delivering a more relevant, modern approach - right for the times, right for the hotels in the BON Hotels group; and right for our guests. BON Hotels - where the value we create far outweighs the rates we charge, and where our service is the star.

Operations Manager at BON Hotels

Tunde Solomon

CEO and Founder BON Hotels

GUY STEHLIK

MERCY IKOKO

Jesse Chukwu (BBA, MSC,NIM,AIPMA)

Family invites to year-end parties – should you consider them? We conducted a LinkedIn poll on the question, and it turns out only 11% of respondents said their companies are inviting spouses to their year-end parties, while a tiny 5% are extending the invite to both spouses and children. Most respondents’ companies – 65% – are keeping these celebrations team-only. So, should family be part of the event, or is a team-focused party the better option? Two pros: • Personal connection: Including spouses or families can nurture a more community-oriented culture within your company. • Recognition: Inviting family members acknowledges the support they provide employees throughout the year, helping to build goodwill. Two cons: • Focus: Team-only events allow employees to connect more deeply. • Cost: Things can add up quickly when there are more attendees. What approach does your company take? Need a venue? Whatever your year-end event (and whoever is invited), BON Hotels can assist with the venue, packages, and an expert team who knows their stuff. Contact us today to get everything sorted for December office parties. #BONHotels #Hospitality #CorporateEvents #YearEndParty #OfficeParty #VenueSouthAfrica

South Africa’s new remote-working visa, which Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says will be in place before the end of October, will hopefully have digital nomads flocking to our shores. But how do we, as hotels, market to them? What are their needs, and how can we meet them? Here are some things to consider: • Are you targeting this lucrative market? Think social media campaigns, online advertising, and plugging into digital nomad community platforms. • Do your staff have the knowledge and training needed? Being familiar with the nearest co-working spaces, networking events, and places to meet locals is a great start. • How can you become a hub? Consider hosting events and workshops for digital nomads as a way to tap into this market. •Do you have the facilities? Apartment-style accommodation with high-speed Wi-Fi, workspaces and kitchen amenities is a win. What strategies have you found most successful with regard to attracting and accommodating digital nomads? #BONHotels #DigitalNomad #RemoteWorking #Visa #SouthAfrica

VACANCY – SALES EXECUTIVE Based in Johannesburg – starting date January 2025 We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Executive to contribute to our growth. If you are a dedicated sales expert with a demonstrated history of success, we'd love to hear from you. Click on the link to read more about the job specifications: https://lnkd.in/dvSxwnfD To apply, send your CV and a motivational letter to hr@bonhotels.com #hotels #vacancy #job #sales #salesexecutive #BONhotels #goodpeople #goodthinking #goodfeeling

How many meetings are considered too many? This question has been hot in the tourism press. So, we did some digging into meetings and their productivity: • Research suggests that reducing the frequency of meetings can actually boost productivity. • Adopting ‘no-meeting’ days can help curb unnecessary meetings. • Some people go to the extreme with no-meeting policies (like Jim Buckmaster, Craigslist.org ’s CEO). Instead of frequent, long meetings, these kind of meet-ups can be more effective: • Goal-setting sessions once every 1-3 months • Team building retreats • Workshops and training These are also the kind of meet-ups best held at a venue or hotel. This presents an opportunity to position your property as a place where businesses can meet smarter. #BONHotels #TravelAndTourism

We asked our followers if Cape Town is becoming a leading destination globally for conferences, and the resounding answer to our poll? 84% said yes. This reveals a strong positive sentiment, no doubt supported by the fact that WESGRO has secured 27 bids in the last year for events taking place between 2022–2024. An estimated R393.4 million will be injected into our economy as a result. It’s great news for hospitality and tourism. Not only will our country’s reputation as a unique and exciting host to events continue to grow, encouraging more event bids, but we’ll be receiving delegates from all over the world. It’s an opportunity to promote bleisure and give business travellers a taste of South Africa, inspiring their return with friends and family. How will you be capitalising on this influx of business travellers? #BONHotels #TravelAndTourism #SouthAfricaTravel #ConferenceVenue

The three hottest tech trends transforming the hotel and hospitality industries today? • The use of mobile apps for check-in and room keys. Guests can bypass traditional front desk processes and do it all digitally. The digital room keys also provide an additional layer of security – you can’t lose this one either. • Smart room controls. From voice-activated assistants to automated lighting and climate control, it’s creating a more personal and comfortable experience for guests. • Virtual reality (VR) tours and immersive booking experiences allow future guests to explore the hotel’s facilities from the comfort of their homes. They can make informed decisions, and it sets the stage for even more engagement, building excitement and anticipation. The question is: Are these trends improving or hindering your business?

Did you know that one of the ways the London Underground improved its customer satisfaction was not by making its trains faster or more efficient, but by installing digital displays? These displays let people know exactly when the train will arrive. Travellers would rather have a slightly slower train service but know when to expect the next tube, than a faster service where they have no idea of arrival times. This speaks volumes about the human condition and how much we need certainty. If we manage customers’ expectations and guide them through a process, we can create a positive experience they’ll appreciate. For example – if there’s a delay in check-in because a room needs to be cleaned, letting your guests know when their room will be available (be honest), giving them something to do in the meantime (e.g., a cappuccino on the house in the lounge or a complimentary tour), and giving them regular updates, can convert a negative experience into a positive one. Have you found this to be true? #BONHotels #CustomerExperience #Hospitality #SouthAfricaTravel

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