aha Hotels & Lodges makes new appointments

The Tourvest Group's hotel division, aha Hotels & Lodges has made several new appointments and promotions. Following four years as the hotel's managing director, Neil Bald has been appointed as the new CEO. National sales manager, Graeme Edmond has been promoted to the position of chief sales and marketing officer. Former Hospitality Property Fund CEO, Andrew Rogers has been appointed as the the group's new business development executive.

Thabang Willie joins the group as brand manager following her role as Adapt IT's regional marketing manager. Newmark Hotels' group financial controller, Gerhard Strydom has been appointed as the Cape Town office's regional financial manager and Anees Carrim, Tsogo Sun's former financial controller, has been appointed as the Durban office's regional finance manager. Angeline Marokoane will be handling the group's PR and copywriting following her time as East Rand Stereo's news and PR manager.