Michael Kewley
The Space curator

Undertaking short or long term projects to address a variety of challenges and needs.  

Your specialist curator

Your luxury hospitality curator is a consultant who works with members of the hospitality industry to start, improve or renovate businesses. 

We work with destination marketing associations, management teams and small business owners.

I am passionate about helping people create beautiful spaces. I strive to deliver incredible service and designs as we understand all elements of your business. From custom designed furniture and access to an amazing network of reliable supporting services, I can help out with large and small renovations, small to medium projects and can assist with project management. 

I can assist with understanding your business and how it works and how we can help to evolve your team, drive more sales and interest in your property, while saving money and time.

Design, layout, furnishing and sourcing for projects that may only be one are of the hotel at a time - 


*Hotels

*Boutiques hotel and Game lodges

*Coffee shops

*Restaurants

*Spas

*Conference and event spaces

*Hotel reception

*Private full service Villas


About 

As a seasoned hotelier and business owner, based in Johannesburg , South Africa.

 I decided after working on many boutique properties, renovating, designing, travelling extensively and developing a turn key set of skill, it was time to use this knowledge to help and guide others in the boutique hospitality industry.

Undertaking short term or long term projects to address a variety of challenges and needs.

Michael Kewley
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hospitality business advise for Boutique hotels, Safari Lodges and Guest houses
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My Services

A turn key solution to engaging with a hospitality professional with the expertise and contacts to assist you with pivoting your business

decor and procurement

Specially curated collections of decor accessories and collectibles to create points of interest and unique identity for your property including fine art, luxury linen and a wide selection of hospitality suppliers to cover all your needs

furniture and equipment

Tailor made and designed furniture in a variety of styles for both corporate and leisure spaces. Careful consideration to ensure the correct specs are met for the hospitality industry.

Building and renovation

I have a carefully selected collection of companies and artisans that i have worked with over the years which all collaborate with me on projects to elevate and recreate spaces

Design-Interiors / brand

 Design and interiors are the heart beat of our hotels, guest houses and lodges. Uniquely created destinations inspiring guests. Brand evolution and profiling are essential when trying to re think our offerings in hospitality, to attract new business and keep ahead 

Sales / Marketing / social / online platforms

 Assisting with online tools and platforms to market, profile and sell the property be it corporate, leisure or high end boutique destinations 

Why Choose the space curator

With experience in resturants, bars, 4 and 5 star properties, within large corporate groups and with boutique leisure destinations, my experience spans over 22 years in an amazing journey of running and improving hotels, a journey that now allows me to share my experience, contacts and knowledge of best practice within the internal workings of a hotel. Extensive exposure to international sales platforms and associations allows me the opportunity to assist businesses wanting to venture into the international leisure industry which supports a large part of the South African hotel industry annually.  Online sales opportunities as well as social media program's are available to assist driving sales directly to the properties.

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Professionalism

Expert knowledge - Good listening skills - Good communication skills

02
Creative Solutions

Thinking out the box yet providing decisions based on best practice 

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High Standards

Standards and quality are key deliverable's for success in the hospitality industry