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iAfrica Image: supplied Share with your network! Last year’s Tourism Industry Survey painted a grim picture at a time when many were hoping for international tourism to resume by the end of the 2020. But by November, foreign travellers arriving in South Africa were down 88.6% on those visiting the country in 2019. After an economically quiet 2020 festive season, the challenge for hotels, guest houses and B&B’s to remain viable through 2021 and until international tourism resumes, will rest on the support of South African locals. Earlier this year, a tech start-up that provides hotel management software to the hospitality industry, RoomRaccoon, monitored occupancy of more than 3,200 rooms at boutique hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses across South Africa. The company reports that since the lockdown restrictions were initially eased to level 2 mid-August last year, weekday occupancy ha ....
Jan 18, 2021 For the second year in a row Hotel Tech Report announced that RoomRaccoon has been awarded the prestigious HotelTechAward as Best Hotel Management System in the World. Besides being recognised as the number one Hotel Management System, RoomRaccoon was also awarded with the Hoteliers Choice and the Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech awards. Every month, Hotel Tech Report helps more than 100,000 hoteliers research and vet technology partners for their properties. Winners are selected from more than 200 of the top technology products around the world. “This years’ competition was stronger than ever, which makes this award even more valuable to us” says Niels Verspui, country manager of RoomRaccoon South Africa. “Although the industry is going through turbulent times, RoomRaccoon is doing everything within its power to support and prepare our hoteliers for a stronger comeback after this crisis. To receive this award, with recognition from more than 3 ....