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“We are a well-established management business that attracts

both business and leisure guests,” says Avril Kaschula, CEO of

Kat Leisure. “Even during the recession, we did the hard yards

and continued to upgrade our properties. Now, we’re looking

at adding more villa and self-catering accommodations.

“Families are more attracted to that product, so we’re con-

structing accommodations at our resorts to cater to that audi-

ence,” he continues. “That’s the future, and the connection with

Interval International is an important part of that move. They are

a well-known, quality vacation exchange network and estab-

lished brand. They make it easier for people to exchange points

or weeks, allowing travel to be less costly and much simpler for

national and international travel. We value their partnership.”

The company first tried its hand at fractional ownership at

its Katberg Eco Golf Estate & Hotel located in the Eastern

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vacation industry review

JANUARY – MARCH 2015

KAT LEISURE (PTY) LTD.

By Beth Ridenour

Simola Golf & Country Estate

Taking the

Fractionals

Route in

South

Africa

Acclaimed property manager Kat Leisure

Limited is part of WF Osner Investments Limited,

a third-generation East London, South Africa,

firm. Renowned for its exacting hospitality in the

Western and Eastern Cape, the company

manages a collection of hotels and fractional

offerings as part of its broader business.