One of Africa’s Most Distinguished Hotels Expands Utell’s Footprint on Continent
The Grace In Rosebank has selected Utell® Hotels & Resorts for international sales, marketing and distribution to heighten the profile of the already distinguished Johannesburg hotel. Already recognized with awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Diners Club, Wine Magazine, and Travel & Leisure, the hotel will now benefit from increased visibility and booking through representation by Utell.
Utell, the world’s largest and most experienced third-party hotel marketing, sales and representation company, is now providing The Grace In Rosebank with aggressive international sales support, and unrivalled market intelligence. The Grace, like other Utell members, is also benefiting from distribution and reservations technology powered by Pegasus Solutions, as well as Utell’s relationships with major travel agencies, travel management companies (TMC’s), corporations, online distributors and consortia groups.
Bill Frohlich, General Manager, The Grace In Rosebank said: “We’re eager to reap the rewards of joining Utell’s renowned portfolio to attract inbound business from international markets and travel bookers we may not reach through our own efforts. Utell’s understanding of our segment, and the technology we are now being supported by, made this a natural next step for The Grace In Rosebank.”
Situated in stylish Rosebank, Johannesburg’s tree-lined cosmopolitan suburb rich in eclectic dining, shopping and culture, the 73-room Grace is a sophisticated urban hotel that offers a boutique experience and exceptional service. In addition to its garden terrace and pool deck, The Grace In Rosebank also offers a Club Floor featuring 18-hour butler service, VIP room check-in, gifts from The Grace Collection, an exclusive lounge and complimentary night caps.
“The Grace In Rosebank belongs in the realm of iconic hotels around the world, making it a stunning addition to the Utell portfolio. Besides the hotel’s exceptional reputation and offering, we’re honored to welcome our first Johannesburg Utell property to the family, and look forward to helping it become even more competitive on a global level,” said Ric Leutwyler, president of Utell.
The Grace In Rosebank joins other renowned international hotels that have recently joined Utell, including The Roosevelt New York, Soho House New York, the Evergreen Laurel Hotel Bangkok, and the Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang.
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Utell Hotel & Resorts is the representation business unit of Pegasus Solutions. This includes both the Utell and Unirez representation services which enable nearly 11,000 independent and small group hotels in over 130 countries to compete globally. Established almost 80 years ago, Utell is the world’s largest and most experienced sales, marketing and distribution service for hotels. With a comprehensive international portfolio that encompasses luxury, boutique, value, business and resort properties, Utell caters for a variety of accommodation requirements for both business and leisure travellers. Utell’s products and services are used by thousands of travel agencies worldwide in addition to major TMC’s, corporations and consortia groups. www.utell.com