Radisson RED Cape Town Welcomes New General Manager, Angus Spurr

Cape Town, August 2025, Radisson RED Cape Town is proud to announce the appointment of Angus Spurr as its new General Manager. With over two decades of global hospitality experience, including a decade within the Radisson Hotel Group, Angus brings a wealth of expertise, passion and vision to South Africa’s original lifestyle hotel.

Angus began his hospitality journey in the late 1990s, transitioning from engineering studies to build a thriving career in London with global icons like Starwood Hotels and Accor. In 2014, he returned to Cape Town to join the Radisson family, starting as part of the pre-opening team at Radisson Blu Le Vendome. Since then, Angus has led and repositioned multiple Radisson properties across the city, specialising in stabilising operations, uplifting performance and cultivating high-performing, people-first teams.

REDone. REDefined. REDiscovered. A fresh chapter in Cape Town’s most creative hub is here.

Angus steps into his new role at a defining moment for Radisson RED Cape Town, as the hotel undergoes a bold refresh and prepares to unveil a revamped rooftop experience and extensive refurbishments across the property. Known for its artistic flair and panoramic rooftop views, RED has said farewell to its iconic rooftop truck, a long-standing city landmark to make way for an exciting new era.

These changes mark the beginning of a full evolution of the space and experience. REDone. REDefined. REDiscovered. A fresh chapter in Cape Town’s most CREATIVE HUB. With a whole new RED set to be revealed by the festive season, the hotel promises to level up its offering while staying true to its original creative DNA.

Putting the Fun Back into Fundamentals

Angus’s connection with Radisson RED runs deep, having previously worked at the property. “This hotel has always broken the mould,” he says. “It puts the fun back into fundamentals – there’s nothing generic about it. RED’s personality and creativity make it a space where guests and staff alike can truly enjoy themselves.”

He sees RED as South Africa’s original lifestyle hotel, “a trendsetter that’s evolved and levelled up while staying true to its bold, playful spirit.”

A Vision of Collaborative Leadership

Known for his people-first leadership style, Angus champions a philosophy grounded in collaboration and trust. “I don’t believe in traditional hierarchy. We succeed as a team, listening to our experts, empowering people, and having fun while we deliver exceptional results.”

With a revitalised RED emerging, Angus’s focus in the coming months will be on bringing the renovations, new rooftop concept, and creative programming to market, ensuring the hotel continues to thrive as a vibrant, inclusive space.

A Creative Hub for All

For Angus, RED’s ethos is all about inclusivity, culture, and creativity. “Everyone who walks through these doors, no matter their age or reason for visiting, has fun here,” he shares. With a strong emphasis on music, art, and mixology, RED continues to reflect Cape Town’s cosmopolitan energy, offering everything from emerging artist showcases to cutting-edge cocktail culture.

An avid sailor, devoted father to three teenage daughters, and passionate cook, Angus brings authenticity and warmth to his role, ensuring that Radisson RED remains not just a hotel, but a standout experience on every level.