The Stellenbosch based Gatsby has signed a merger with one of the country's most significant black empowerment companies, Community Investment Holding (CIH) headed by respected entrepreneur Dr. Anna Mokgokong who is one of South-Africa's top business women. CEO of the newly formed partnership, Brandon Lourens, has been the driving force behind the success of Gatsby since its inception in 2000 with a management contract for the Lanzerac Manor in Stellenbosch. Gatsby services include management & marketing consultancy witch is in terms, full management, or comprehensive marketing services to it's hotels. The companies commitment grows to grass-roots level to include Vicky's B&B in Khayelitsha. Having said that, marketing of the latter has been so effective to the adventurous tourist, that Vicky's B&B will soon be franchised.