ILTM Africa 2016’s memorable welcome party was hosted by Richard Lyon, who arrived as GM One&Only Cape Town last September. Born in Chesire, England, he always knew hotels were for him, and after a give-eat Savoy training scheme he joined Marriott, which he left 28 years later for family reasons, to have a sabbatical in Cape Town.

Mr Lyon has great plans for One&Only Cape Town and enhancements this year include an expanded spa, still with Bastien Gonzalez heavenly foot treatment, and ESPA for the body.

Other future plans for the resort include a “lightened and brightened” refreshment for all 131 bedrooms in 2017 and the inclusion of a sizeable hospitality room, with showerrs and safes, for pre-dawn arrivals and evening departures.

Commanding an enviable spot in the Cape Town’s fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, is One&Only Cape Town, overlooking the marina with panoramic views of Table Mountain.