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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat is proud to announce the appointment of Nelson and Jannis Rodrigues as the new Lodge management couple to head up this exceptional property at the foothills of the Cederberg, 270km north of Cape Town. Nelson has taken up the reigns as General Manager of Bushmans Kloof whilst his wife Jannis, has a dual role as Front Office Manager and Virtuoso Liaison Manager.
The Rodrigues couple bring a wealth of experience in diverse aspects of hotel management and the tourism industry to Bushmans Kloof, gained at some of South Africa’s leading hotels and tourism groups.
Over a 15 year period, Nelson has chalked up invaluable experience in all aspects of business and operations pertaining to Hotel Management. With a National Diploma in Hotel Management from the Cape University of Technology, his previous work experience includes a stint as General Manager at The Best Western Cape Suites, Assistant General Manager at the V& A Waterfront City Lodge (Cape Town) and eight years at The Mount Nelson Hotel, working in various departments. With a National Certificate in Travel Agency Competence, Jannis has more than 15 years of experience in Front Office at leading hotels in the Western Cape. She previously worked at Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel (another Relais & Chateaux property) as well as The Mount Nelson Hotel. For the last three years she was responsible for contract negotiations and supplier relationships for The Thebe Tourism Group.
Nelson will be instrumental in leading the team and applying the 5 main fundamental values of Bushmans Kloof:
· delivering consistent 5-star world class service
· conserving, protecting and enhancing the land, environment, wildlife and flora
· preserving and safeguarding the heritage of the Bushman
· nurturing the Bushmans Kloof Team
· aiming for financial success and recognition.
He says: ‘The combination of our experience in hotel management and providing superior guest service equips us well for our new challenge. We are thrilled with the opportunity of being able to apply our knowledge and insight to this exceptional establishment, with its pioneering reputation, and intend building upon the extraordinary success story that is Bushmans Kloof. We are particularly excited about taking forward the reserve management programmes that have been undertaken in terms of the restoration of the land and its flora and fauna, to its natural state, preserving the cultural history of the ancient San people, and working with a motivated, driven team.
We are confident that the combination of solid infrastructure and quality staff will enable us to further entrench the reputation of Bushmans Kloof as a symbol of excellence, and to strengthen the recognition it has gained as a leading Wilderness Reserve, not only on the African continent but across the globe.’
Underpinning the philosophy that Bushmans Kloof will never become complacent, the owners, the Tollman sisters, Toni and Victoria, have recruited the talented new lodge couple to reflect their commitment to take the property to greater levels of excellence. It is their mission for Bushmans Kloof to be continuously recognized as one of the best 5-star retreats in the world, complete with world-class service and facilities, and striving for excellence in all aspects of service and facilities.
Recently named winner of the Relais & Chateaux Environment Trophy 2007, Bushmans Kloof is a sanctuary for many indigenous plants, animals and birds, including the endangered Cape mountain zebra. A South African Natural Heritage site, daily activities include rock art walks to some of the more than 130 rock art sites that are found in the reserve as well as evening game drives with sunset drinks and snacks served in the reserve. The reserve lies within the Cederberg wilderness area, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region, which has been declared a Wolrd Heritage site.
Bushmans Kloof Reservations:
Tel (021) 685 2598
Fax (021) 685 5210
email
info@bushmanskloof.co.za
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