November 24, 2021 – Valor Hospitality has proudly announced the appointment of Elaine Nandlal as Sales Manager of the much-anticipated voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank. voco™ Johannesburg Rosebank will be InterContinental Hotels Group’ first voco™ brand on the African continent as it prepares to welcome the first guests on 1 February 2022.
Elaine started out in front of house operations in various luxury properties. She made the career change to sales over 10 years ago representing properties as far afield as the Kruger and Mozambique. With the last 8 years Elaine has been in various properties in and around the Rosebank node, such as (ex) Crowne Plaza Rosebank Hotel, InterContinental Sandton Towers, as well as her recent stint at RH Hotels representing various Holiday Inn’s and Holiday Inn Express in South Africa.
“Having the opportunity to be part of the first voco in Africa is a dream come true. There is truly no better place to stay in Johannesburg! Hospitality Sales have always been a passion for me. Creating lifelong experiences for business and leisure guests alike with a unique lifestyle brand such as voco, located in it’s prime location of Rosebank, Johannesburg”
“I am delighted to welcome Elaine to the Valor Family and to open the first voco on the African continent. Elaine brings a wealth of experience to the team as we create a phenomenal guest journey that leaves guests talking long after checkout” said Jessica Redinger, General Manager
Guaranteed to open 1 February 2022 in the heart of thriving Rosebank, Johannesburg’s upscale suburb and ever expending business epicentre. The new voco™ is situated within ‘The Bank’ development at the corner of Cradock and Tyrwhitt avenues, a prime location next to the Rosebank Mall and The Zone. voco™ brings thoughtful touches with familiar comforts, luxury guestrooms and bathrooms, and the ‘Proud Mary’ restaurant and bar, which is sure to become a new favourite for locals and visitors to the Rosebank neighbourhood. It is within a short walking distance to many corporate offices, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment as well as the Gautrain Station (Metro Express). Also, within ‘The Bank’ development is ‘Workshop17’ providing excellent co-working and shared office space with various meeting facility options.
For more information, please visit www.voco™ hotels.com, www.ihg.com or www.valorhospitality.com.