PROTEA RICHARDS BAY FOR TOURISM HOSPITALITY AWARD - 16 November 2005

Protea Hotels Richards Bay has been nominated by the Zululand Chamber of Business for the Tourism and Hospitality Award, which forms part of the Chamber's Business Excellence Awards. Restricted to Chamber members, this award focuses on the business achievements and credentials of each entry. "Our entry focused on our business strategies and, especially, on our competitive advantages such as the free wireless internet access, which is essential for our corporate focused client base," said Errard Sullivan, General Manager of Protea Hotels Richards Bay.

Protea Hotels Richards Bay have achieved a commendable average occupancy of over 60% for the past 4 years. They believe that their strength lies in the development of a unique and unparalleled culture of friendliness and exceptional GUEST service. "The hotel follows the 'Juiced' principles of anticipating, meeting and exceeding GUEST expectations from cleanliness of the bedrooms to the standard of service throughout the hotel," added Sullivan.

Protea Hotels Richards Bay is also a Member of TOMSA - (Tourism Marketing South Africa); an accredited member of SATSA - the South African Tourism Services Association whose members maintain a high standard of service excellence within the tourism industry; an active member of FEDHASA - the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa which assists in the development and growth of a sustainable South African hospitality trading environment; and in association with Protea Hotels, is a Proudly South African Hotel.