Isibindi Africa’s story: Entrepreneur Brett Gehren’s path from Jeep Jockey to Luxury Resort Owner

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Rural KZN lad Brett Gehren and his wife Paige have established a portfolio of four luxury resorts, Isibindi Africa, which has come through the Covid-19 challenge stronger than before. In this interview with BizNews’s Alec Hogg, Gehren shares his own path from hosting game drives to owning four exclusive tourist havens based in some of the wildest parts of Southern Africa. The secret, he says, is establishing partnerships with local communities, creating a virtual cycle built on four-star prices, five-star accommodation in six-star locations. With a permanent 30% discount for South Africans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Jul 2022 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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