Talking tourism: Saantha Naidu of Coastlands Hotels & Resorts

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The founder and CEO of Durban’s largest private-owned and independently-run hotel group speaks about the chain’s growth, its latest R800m mixed-use development in Umhlanga Ridge, prospects for tourism in Surf City post the floods and riots, and why his company doesn’t plan to expand beyond KZN.

5 Sep 2023 English South Africa Business · Business News

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