Southern Sun has reported some of its highest occupancy levels since the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with its South African hotels achieving 60,6 and the group achieving a global occupancy rate of 73,3 by October.
Southern Sun CEO, Marcel von Aulock and CFO, Laurelle McDonald shared the results during the release of the groups unaudited consolidated half-year results for the period ended September 2025.
The group noted that domestic demand during this period was supported by sporting events, conferencing and group travel in Gauteng and the Western Cape, while corporate and government travel remained subdued due to delayed national budget approvals and the timing of Easter.