City Lodge Hotels saw strong growth in 2025 with an increase in government spend. However, consumer and business spending remained constrained.

Reporting on the 2025 half-year results to December 31, 2025, CEO Andrew Widegger said: “While consumer and business spending remains constrained, there is positive sentiment in the South African economy, aided by the hosting of the B20 and G20 summits last year, which helped deliver promising GDP growth. As the Government of National Unity moves forward with its agenda, there has been an increase in government spending.”

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