Marloth Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa – 26 May 2016 – Needles Lodge, a luxury four star lodge in Marloth Park today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.

Denis Goffinet, owner of Needles Lodge; “We are very proud to win the Tripadvisor Certificate of excellence for 2016. This is the fourth year in a row which makes it really special. Thanks to our wonderful guests for choosing Needles for their safari holidays and their very kind reviews. Tourism is an important part of South Africa’s GDP and a large employer especially in areas like Nkomazi where unemployment is so high. We are very proud of our dedicated team of permanent staff and our trainees which enable us to give the best possible service to our valued guests.”

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Contact details for Needles Lodge Denis Goffinet This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +27 (0) 79 190 9805 341 Bushpig Avenue Marloth Park Mpumalanga South Africa

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**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, February 2016 ***Source: TripAdvisor log files, Q1 2016