South Africa’s The Royal Portfolio has appointed Nigel Pace, and industry veteran with close to 30 years of experience in hospitality, including 25 years in general manager roles, as its executive head of sales.
The appointment of Pace, widely respected for his expertise in luxury hospitality, marks an exciting new chapter for The Royal Portfolio as the brand continues to evolve and elevate its offering.
Pace has an impressive list of properties behind his name including a stint as The Liz McGrath Collection, as general manager of The Plettenberg Hotel. He was also the general manager of Cape Grace and Singita Kruger National Park.
He has also held key roles as GM of NIYAMA Private Islands in the Maldives and MD of The Stack. Most recently he was head of hospitality at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nigel and we are confident that his expertise will further strengthen our sales division and relationships with our trade partners,” The Royal Portfolio managing director Simon Mandy said. “His extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience will be instrumental in driving our sales strategy and supporting our continued growth.”
Pace brings a global perspective and multilingual communication skills that enhance his ability to connect with an international clientele.
“Nigel’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening The Royal Portfolio’s position in luxury hospitality,” The Royal Portfolio CEO Matt Biden said.
“His exceptional track record in the luxury hospitality sector, combined with his in-depth understanding of international and African markets, makes him an invaluable asset to our team.”
The Royal Portfolio is a collection of ultra-luxury hotels, lodges, villas and private residences in South Africa and includes Royal Malewane, La Residence, Birkenhead House and The Silo Hotel, a combination of luxury safari, winelands, beach and city properties.
