Orion Hotels and Resorts upgrade staff restaurants

Orion Hotels and Resorts are currently in the process of upgrading staff restaurants at all hotels in the group. The Orion Hotel Devonshire in Johannesburg, Orion Mont-aux-Sources in the Drakensberg, Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino in Swaziland, Orion Hotel Promenade in Nelspruit, Orion Safari Lodge in Rustenburg and the recently acquired Orion La Balise Beach Resort in Mauritius will shortly have staff restaurants with restaurant quality food, services and ambience.

Orion places great emphasis on the importance of both staff and guests at their hotels. “We are creating a restaurant type experience for all our employees,” said John Netshizwa, General Manager of the Orion Hotel Devonshire in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. “We are proud of our high calibre people and hope that the upgrading will add value to our existing staff benefits.”

The Group’s aims for excellence in all aspects of its operations. A tradition of not only meeting but also exceeding the expectations of guests is evidenced in the Orion Group’s philosophy which offers a 'star above' guest experience. This philosophy is epitomised in all aspects of the Group’s operations. “Excellent staff benefits and facilities and sound employee relations are an important part of maintaining an ethos of excellence throughout the Group,” said Franz Gmeiner, CEO.

Orion Hotels & Resorts - a unique portfolio

Over the years, Orion Hotels has developed into an innovative and highly respected collection of luxury properties, renowned for meeting and exceeding the demands of discerning international travellers, local tourists and business people. CEO Franz Gmeiner places great emphasis on each hotel being able to offer superior standards of service combined with a style that reflects the individuality of the hotel and its location.

Orion Hotels & Resorts have a unique portfolio – the Orion Hotel Devonshire in Johannesburg, Orion Mont-aux-Sources in the majestic Drakensberg mountains, Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino in Swaziland, Orion Hotel Promenade in Nelspruit and the Orion Safari Lodge in Rustenburg – each hotel offers an exceptional range of leisure and conference facilities and a spectacular location. Orion recently entered the international market with the acquisition of the La Balise Beach Resort in the Black River District on the south west coast of Mauritius. The Orion Group maintains a leading position as one of the largest independently owned hotel groups in Southern Africa.