
South African hotel empire on the mend
South African hospitality giant City Lodge Hotels reported a mixed bag for the first half of its 2026 financial year, with a decline in profit alongside its highest occupancy rate since pre-Covid-19.
WEDNESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2026, 03:20

South African hospitality giant City Lodge Hotels reported a mixed bag for the first half of its 2026 financial year, with a decline in profit alongside its highest occupancy rate since pre-Covid-19.
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