Dawn Nathan-Jones receives Investec Business Icon Award

Dawn Nathan-Jones, Chair of the Board at hospitality management company Totalstay, has received the 2026 Investec Business Icon Award, recognising her contribution to South African business over more than four decades.

Her career includes serving as CEO of the Imperial Group's Car Rental Division, which incorporated Europcar South Africa, as well as supporting entrepreneurs through initiatives including Shark Tank South Africa and Over the Rainbow. She has also served as a judge for the Santam Women of the Future Awards, recognising women entrepreneurs and social enterprises.

Reflecting on the recognition, Nathan-Jones acknowledged the people who had contributed to her career. As reported by the SA Jewish Report, she said: “This award goes to the thousands of people that I've worked with through the years because without them, I wouldn't be where I am today.”

As Chair of the Board at Totalstay, Nathan-Jones contributes her commercial experience to the company's strategic oversight and governance.

“Congratulations to Dawn on this well-deserved recognition. We're fortunate to have her as Chair of our Board, and I want to thank her for the time, experience and guidance she continues to give Totalstay,” said Rael Phillips, CEO and co-founder of Totalstay.

ENDS

About Totalstay™

With more than a decade of experience, Totalstay has helped pioneer and refine the aparthotel model, combining the space and independence of apartment living with the service, consistency and operational standards of a hotel.

Today, Totalstay creates and manages a curated portfolio of aparthotels, serviced apartments and other professionally managed stays. It works across different ownership structures, from rental pools within sectional title developments to purpose-designed aparthotels operated on behalf of single owners, developers and institutional property owners.

Behind every property is Totalstay’s centralised operating hub, bringing together reservations, revenue management, marketing, finance, operations, technology and training. This integrated model creates economies of scale and enables each asset to operate as a unified hospitality experience, supported by hotel-level services tailored to each property.

The result is a complete aparthotel experience that delivers for guests while supporting the asset's performance and long-term value.

Released for Totalstay™ by Vanessa Northing

For media queries, contact:

Vanessa Northing

083 280 3418

vanessa@indigopr.co.za