sun international hotels limited is a resort hotel chain and casino destination from south africa created by sol kerzner, probably best known for its sun city resort near rustenburg in the north west province. specialising in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, the company owns 42.5% of the south african casino market. sun international hotels is headquartered in the bahamas, on paradise island, which is the world's largest island resort, 70% of which is owned by the company. sun international has been incorporated in south africa in 1967 and also runs a head office in sandton, johannesburg.