Marking 50 years in the hospitality industry, Southern Sun continues to thrive as the leading South African hotel chain with over 85 hotels in South Africa, Seychelles, and the Middle East. Since the company?s was founded in 1969, its collection of brands has grown considerably. It now includes SUN1, SunSquare, Garden Court, StayEasy, Southern Sun Hotels, Southern Sun Resorts, and special luxury properties Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga, Sandton Sun and Sandton Towers in Sandton City, 54 on Bath in Rosebank, Johannesburg. While these properties range from budget to luxury, all of them are infused with Southern Sun?s characteristic African warmth in all aspects of hotel service.