Tsogo Sun Hotels is celebrating 50 years of successful growth and an enduring contribution to the South African hospitality industry as the country’s biggest hotel group.

The company was founded in 1969 with the launch of six Southern Sun Hotels by SA Breweries and Sol Kerzner, and today consists 110 hotels and a 60% interest in Hospitality Property Fund.

Of the first Southern Sun hotels opened in 1969, three are still in the group – Beverly Hills, one of Umhlanga’s most iconic luxury hotels; Pine Lake Inn, now Pine Lake Resort; and Sabi River Bungalow Hotel, now Sabi River Sun Resort.

Tsogo Sun Hotels’ brands range from budget-friendly to luxurious, and include Sun1, SunSquare, Garden Court, StayEasy, Southern Sun hotels, Southern Sun Resorts, and InterContinental, as well as the Maia Resort in the Seychelles, Palazzo at Montecasino, Sandton Sun, 54 on Bath, Beverly Hills, and others.

Tsogo Sun Hotels currently has 16,211 hotel rooms – 14,303 in South Africa and 1,908 offshore – and a further 2,635 in the Tsogo-operated HPF hotels.

To celebrate 50 great years with guests, Tsogo Sun is giving away amazing specials of up to 50% off on accommodation at selected hotels over the winter holidays.

Remember, two kids under 18 stay and eat breakfast free when sharing a family room with two adults, at select hotels.

Rates are valid from 15 June to 15 August 2019 and a minimum 3-night stay applies. Celebrate 50 years of memories with a #SunBreaksVacay. To book, visit www.tsogosun.com/sunbreaks.