City Lodge Hotels celebrates hospitality leadership

The Awards Committee, comprising the group’s executives, followed a rigorous process to recognise leadership talent and team achievements. This year’s accolades included:

• The Rising Star Award: Wania Malik, assistant GM: Food & Beverage at City Lodge Hotel Lynnwood

• The Player’s Player Award: Jani Ligthelm, GM at Road Lodge Centurion

• The People Award: Elzabe de Jager, GM at City Lodge Hotel Johannesburg Airport, Barbara Road

  The Food and Beverage Awards, by brand and overall:

  • Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha (GM Erich Oberhauser)
    
  • City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein (GM Stephan Pietersen)
    
  • Town Lodge Roodepoort (GM Roslyn Khumalo)
    
  • Road Lodge Randburg (GM Marvin Theron)
    
  • City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein – overall winner for the group

• The WOW Award: Liz Clarke, GM at City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City

• The Revenue Driver Award: Mariska von Richter, GM at Town Lodge Johannesburg Airport

  Hotel Operation of the Year Awards, by brand and overall:

  • Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City (GM Brendon Luttig)
    
  • City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport (GM Ian Laughland)
    
  • Town Lodge Roodepoort (GM Roslyn Khumalo)
    
  • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport (GM Johan Prinsloo)

• Overall winner: City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

• CEO’s Award – Group Hotelier of the Year: Ian Laughland, GM at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

F&B Award went to City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein and GM Stephan Pietersen (right), presented by Stefan Janse van Rensburg, GM Operations

People Award presented to Elzabe de Jager (left) by Marcel Kobilski, divisional director HR

Player’s Player Award presented to Jani Ligthelm (right) by Morne Bester, GM Operations

Revenue Driver Award presented to Mariska von Richter (left) by Zuki Jantjies, divisional director Sales & Marketing

WOW Award presented to Liz Clarke (left) by Andrea Anderson, GM Operations

CEO's Award winner Ian Laughland (left) with Andrew Widegger, CEO

“Our people are the heartbeat of City Lodge Hotels,” said chief executive officer, Andrew Widegger. “These annual awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and passion that drive our success. It’s a privilege to recognise those who go above and beyond to make our guests feel at home and to create memorable experiences every day. Our award winners set the standard for leadership and service across the group, and we’re immensely proud of what they’ve achieved.”

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