Tourvest Integrated Tourism Group (TITG) has appointed Moseketsi Mpeta as Executive for its Accommodation Division.

Mpeta played a pivotal role in the acquisition of TITG by its current shareholders from Imperial Holdings in 2008. Over the past 15 years, her ongoing contribution as an invitee to the Board & Investment Committee has been instrumental in shaping Tourvest through diverse operational and strategic phases.

Her experience covers day-to-day operations to steering the company strategically. Mpeta's advocacy for the development of tourism in Africa aligns with Tourvest’s commitment to fostering growth and achieving excellence.

She is a Chartered Accountant and brings a robust financial acumen to her role. Her recent position as the Head of Tourism & Services at the Industrial Development Corporation underscores her dedication to advancing the tourism industry.

“With great confidence, we anticipate that Mpeta's leadership will propel our Accommodation Division to unprecedented heights. Her extensive experience, coupled with an authentic passion for the sector, is poised to contribute significantly to the division's growth and continued success,” Tourvest said in a press release.

Latest staff appointments at City Lodge Hotels

City Lodge Hotels has recently appointed several new staff members.

Nkosenhle Ngongoma was appointed Divisional Director: IT in November. He joins City Lodge Hotels from his previous role as the Group Chief Information Officer at Ascendis Health, where he delivered on the strategic objectives of the group and led the IT organisation for the last four years through a highly transformational journey.

Ngongoma started his career as a systems developer, and later pursued a career within the IT environment. He has experience in several industries, which, along with developing his skills through continuous professional education, he brings to his new role.

Vusumuzi (Vusi) Zikalala has joined the IT Department of City Lodge Hotels as an Information Systems Manager. He leads the IT Applications Support and Maintenance team, responsible for implementation and maintenance of business technology solutions. He was previously Enterprise Business Analyst at eLab (Lancet Laboratories) and brings 20 years’ experience to the team.

Rene Louw took over the position of GM of Town Lodge Windhoek from February 1. He started in hospitality 25 years ago and has extensive experience in hotel and business management.

Louw also has a prominent food and beverage history, gained at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town as well as several exclusive establishments in the UK. In 2018, he was appointed GM of the Okonjima Lodge, Hotel Manager for the Gondwana Collection in 2021, and has held management positions at Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre and Windhoek Country Club Resort, where he was rooms division manager before joining City Lodge Hotels.

Tsholofelo Mashiane has been appointed GM of Road Lodge Potchefstroom, with effect from March 1.

Mashiane discovered her hospitality inspiration in 2015 when she worked as a waitress and runner at the Soweto Wine and Lifestyle Festival. In 2018, she joined City Lodge Hotels as an Accelerated Development and Deployment Programme management development candidate and was a City Lodge Hotels/University of Johannesburg bursary student top achiever.

She has worked in various hotels under numerous mentors, allowing her to develop strong managerial and leadership skills, and enhancing her competence and growth within the hospitality industry. From July 2022, Mashiane undertook a stretch assignment as GM of City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Morningside, and from December 2022 at Road Lodge N1 City where, in May 2023, she took up her first official GM position.

Volente McKay has joined City Lodge Hotels as Senior Sales Executive, focusing on the Western Cape region. She has a wealth of experience in the industry, including as Franchise Manager at SAA, GM and Sales Manager at Don Suite Hotels, Mont Blanc Projects and Properties.

She has also contributed significantly to Air Traffic and Navigation Services and most recently held the position of Manager at Harvey World Travel's franchise partners. In her new role, McKay will oversee the group’s Western Cape Government, corporate clients, and travel agents based in Cape Town.