#WTMA24: Celebrating 10 years of industry growth and collaboration[Robin Fredericks] Africa Travel Week marked a decade of success with a programme packed with activity for the 2024 edition of WTM Africa, which took place in Cape Town from 7 to 12 April. The programme prioritised practical opportunities for building business connections. | |
Pullman Cape Town: Where business meets leisure[Robin Fredericks] Nestled in the vibrant heart of Cape Town, Pullman Cape Town City Centre by Accor offers a prime location that blends business, leisure, and luxury... | |
The MSC Poesia docks at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the first timeImage by Aa-isha Hassiem | |
#BudgetSpeech2024: A call for strategic alignment in South Africa's hospitality industry[Alan Campbell] In anticipation of the upcoming budget speech, the tourism and hospitality industry reflects on past achievements and emphasises the crucial need for government collaboration in budget allocation to tackle challenges and unlock new opportunities... | |
#BizTrends2024: Unveiling key trends in the travel and tourism sector[Nombulelo Guliwe] Today and tomorrow’s traveller is highly evolved, technologically. But far from being detached, unfeeling robots, they are still deeply human, and seek meaningful human experiences, writes SA Tourism’s acting CEO Nombulelo Guliwe... | |
#BizTrends2024: Top 10 travel trends for 2024[Martin Wiest] Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management, provides insights into the future of travel, offering a glimpse into the trends that will shape our journeys and connections in the years to come... | |
#BizTrends2024: 5 tourism and travel megatrends to take note of in 2024[Sabine Lehmann] Sabine Lehmann, founder and CEO of Curiositas, reveals the five megatrends shaping the tourism and travel landscape in 2024. She shares a roadmap for businesses to stay ahead... | |
#BizTrends2024: Practical AI for tourism businesses – saving time for your highest-value work[Natalia Rosa] Natalia Rosa, founder and CEO of Big Ambitions, shares actionable AI insights for the tourism industry... | |
Singita celebrates 30 years of eco-tourism(Right) CEO Joe Bailes and (left) Chef Andrew Nicholson | |
The great "aparthotel" deception: Why it matters and what you need to know[Guy Stehlik] Calling an establishment an 'aparthotel' isn't just about slapping a label on a building with self-catering rooms. It's a commitment to the traveller, whereby an establishment promises a number of amenities and services... | |
'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground[Lee-Anne Bac] 'Flight shaming' has the potential to far more harm than good argues Lee-Anne Bac, director of advisory services at BDO South Africa... | |
Prepare for a record tourism season, experts saySource: Pexels | |
There's nothing quite like a sho't left Mzansi!Source: Pixabay | |
Solving SA's hospitality skills shortage: Service is the key to resolution[Guy Stehlik] The skills shortage in the global hospitality industry has been widely publicised during the past two years as the world - and the hospitality industry in particular - is getting 'back to normal'... | |
Cholera outbreak - a potential threat to tourism?Source: Pixabay | |
Robben Island fights for its World Heritage statusSource: Robben Island Museum. | |
Sho't Left Travel Week: A chance to boost South Africa's domestic tourism[Robin Fredericks] The campaign, running from 4 to 10 September 2023, will offer discounts of up to 50% on travel experiences, accommodation, and historical and cultural tours... | |
Thanda Safari: An indulgent wildlife experienceThanda Safari Lodge itself rises up out of the land, blending perfectly with its surroundings, with spectacular views of the 35,000 acre reserve (Image supplied) | |
#ATMDubai: Enhancing the customer experience through AI[Robin Fredericks] The hospitality and tourism industry is constantly looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition, and one of the most exciting developments in recent years is the rise of artificial intelligence... | |
SA Tourism taps into Middle Eastern market, uplifts SMMEs at ATM Dubai[Robin Fredericks] South Africa's tourism sector was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with many businesses suffering and people losing their jobs. However, the country is determined to bounce back... |