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catering rentals and upmarket hotel stays across
Southern Africa.
Beekman Managed Portfolio (BMP): Providing
award-winning ownership opportunities that
combine luxury with accessibility.
Beekman Lifestyle Portfolio (BLP): Offering a
traditional timeshare that unlocks exclusive
holiday access.
The Holiday Club: Africa’s largest vacation
ownership points club, with access to 3 200+
destinations worldwide.
iExchange: An innovative exchange platform
offering 130+ local and thousands of international
holiday options.
Private Residence Collection: A premium
fractional ownership programme for those Cayley Mountain Resort
seeking privacy and exclusivity. More Than Business: A People Legacy
Ultiqa: Extending the Group’s expertise globally
through its Australian leisure ventures. Beekman Group is powered by a team of passionate
Body Bliss Day Spas: Bringing wellness and professionals who live the Group’s values daily.
relaxation to select resorts nationwide. Its head office in Port Shepstone offers a fulfilling
and purpose-led environment that fosters growth,
Leadership With Vision balancing business excellence with coastal living. This
Behind Beekman Group is a dynamic leadership team. culture has positioned the Group as an employer of
Managing Director John Beekman, alongside directors choice, retaining top talent who deliver world-class
Wayne Beekman, Cindy Allan and Neville Beekman, service with warmth and pride.
has successfully built a multi-generational legacy Awards & Recognition
of innovation and excellence. Their shared vision From being recognised multiple times at the World
continues to propel the Group forward, ensuring it not
only adapts to industry shifts but shapes them. Travel Awards to receiving accolades for innovation,
customer service and brand excellence, Beekman
Innovation at the Core Group continues to validate its reputation as a
The Group has always been an early adopter of market leader. They have also been named as one of
technology and new ownership models. From the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work and earned
pioneering points-based vacation ownership in Africa the Employee Wellness Award at the 2024 and 2025
to integrating digital platforms and mobile apps that Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards. These
enhance guest experiences, Beekman continues to awards serve not only as milestones of achievement
set the pace in leisure innovation. This commitment but as benchmarks that drive the Group to
to forward-thinking solutions has ensured the Group continually raise the bar
remains relevant and future-proof. The Future of Leisure
Sustainability & Responsibility Looking ahead, Beekman Group remains
As a proudly South African business, Beekman Group committed to expansion, innovation and customer-
embraces its responsibility to both people and centric growth. With new developments on the
planet. The Group invests in eco-conscious building horizon, cutting-edge technologies enhancing
practices, resort sustainability programmes and guest experiences and a deep commitment to
renewable energy solutions, while also championing sustainability, the Group is shaping the future of
community development and job creation initiatives leisure in Africa and beyond.
that uplift local economies. Vision
Economic Impact Making Extraordinary Holidays THE Standard.
With 1 300+ employees nationwide, Beekman Group We make holidays extraordinary by meticulously
is a significant contributor to South Africa’s economy. designing every touchpoint, from budget to experience,
Beyond direct employment, Beekman Group resorts to create memories that exceed expectations. Our
generate thousands of tourism-related opportunities, commitment to excellence, innovation and customer-
supporting small businesses and stimulating regional centricity transforms the exceptional into the every-
growth, particularly across KwaZulu-Natal, where the day, empowering us to make extraordinary holidays
Group’s roots remain firmly planted. THE standard.
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