Tsogo Sun is pleased to announce new appointments at Garden Court Marine Parade and Garden Court South Beach. 

John Aritho, former General Manager - Southern Sun Maharani, has been newly appointed as the General Manager at Garden Court Marine Parade and will lead the hotel’s exciting R107 million refurbishment project.

Wayne Smith, former General Manager - Garden Court Blackrock, will take up a new challenge as General Manager - Garden Court South Beach.

“On behalf of Tsogo Sun, we congratulate both colleagues on their latest career move. We are extremely confident in their leadership skills and look forward to exciting developments,” said Mike Jackson, Operations Director â€"Tsogo Sun KZN Hotels.

“I am very excited to join this wonderful Hotel that has great potential in being one of the best beach front Hotels in KZN. The work on the new 350 seater Conference Center and revamping of the 350 rooms will make it a prime destination both for business and leisure travellers,” said Kenyan-born John Aritho. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and skill. He is also a qualified chef who has worked with the Tsogo Sun hotel group for 19 years. Before joining Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, he worked and opened hotels in Mozambique, Seychelles, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Dubai.

With a career spanning more than 15 years, Wayne Smith, began his journey at Drakensberg Sun Resort, “I am really excited about the opportunity to head one of the most recognisable and highly frequented hotels on the beach front,” said Smith.

Garden Court Marine Parade and South Beach are ideally positioned on the beautiful Golden Mile beachfront. Business travellers, families, holidaymakers, honeymooners and all other visitors alike can enjoy a blend of comfort, high quality service and luxurious facilities along with excellent value accommodation. 

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