Michelè de Witt
Managing Director, Cape Town, South Africa
Michelè de Witt is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of expertise in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Bio
Her career is defined by a track record of success in hotel operations at some of South Africa's most upscale and luxury properties. She has also made significant contributions to the hospitality academic sector and provides consulting services across English-speaking sub-Saharan Africa.
Michelè has proven herself a capable leader by serving on numerous tourism and hospitality committees in South Africa. She was a member of the Board of the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa, Cape (FEDHASA Cape) from 2005 to 2012 and was elected Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape for a two-year term. In 2015, she was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Pension Fund (THACSA), where she now chairs the Investment Sub-Committee and serves on both the Governance & Legal Sub-Committee and the Administration & Audit Sub-Committee. Michelè is also an active member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa.
Michelè provides clients with expert assistance in interpreting complex industry issues and developing effective solutions. Her strategic guidance has been instrumental in the planning and development of numerous successful hospitality assets. Michelè is a commercial expert who has helped clients understand and negotiate hotel management agreements. Furthermore, her in-depth knowledge of hotel operations makes her an invaluable asset in asset management engagements, particularly when acting as an owner representative.
Michelè holds the following academic qualifications:
– Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, USA (2021)
– National Diploma in Management Accounting and Finance from the Independent Institute of Education, endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management, South Africa (2006)
– National Diploma in Hotel Management from M. L. Sultan Technikon – Hotel School, South Africa (1992)

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Market Analysis, Concept and Financial Feasibility for Boutique Hotel and Residences
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Akagera National Park Market Analysis and Financial Feasibility Study
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Golf Course Market Analysis and Financial Feasibility Study
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Rwanda Tourism and Hospitality Market Analysis Study
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Asset Management Services for Cape Town Guesthouse
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Tanzanian Beach Hotel Business Plan
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