lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | May 24, 2023
Gary Koetser is the CEO of Century City Conference Centre and Hotels, owned by Rabie Property Group. Itโs a position he has held jointly with Glyn Taylor until recently, when the two have separated their vast portfolio to allow each to better focus...
lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | May 19, 2023
Recently, at the World Travel Market Africa, the latest consumer trends were introduced to delegates. Travel industry panellists discussed how the industry can adapt to meet the needs of travellers. “Consumers are increasingly seeking travel...
lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | May 11, 2023
FEDHASA (Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa) has launched a non-profit programme to stimulate job creation in the hospitality sector at the Africa Travel Indaba. This exciting initiative is a collaboration between FEDHASA, enterprise...
Pippa Naude | Dec 7, 2023
The public opening of GrandWest’s Grand Hotel took place on 1 December, following its long-awaited expansion. Since opening the flagship GrandWest property in December 2000, this extension is the first new hotel investment in Cape Town for...
Pippa Naude | Dec 7, 2023
The Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has undergone a R44-million dรฉcor refurbishment to add a sense of African glamour to the North Coast playground, ahead of the property’s 19th birthday in December. The property encompasses the...
Pippa Naude | Dec 7, 2023
Thereโs a new โitโ place for sophisticated palates at Pretoriaโs biggest entertainment hub, as Time Square opens Luminary on 12th, a fine-dining restaurant, just as 2024 kicks off. Take the hotel elevator to the 15th floor to kick off your evening...
Pippa Naude | Nov 29, 2023
The recent World Travel Market London highlighted travellersโ strong preference for sustainable options, while Euromonitor’s research identifies 8 traveller segments – with sustainability as a common theme across multiple traveller...
Pippa Naude | Nov 29, 2023
Many businesses are reviewing and adjusting their travel budgets in light of spending predictions for the coming year. In terms of benchmarks, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) puts the average global spend at around $829 per business...
Pippa Naude | Nov 28, 2023
On 22 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially inaugurated the R 330 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in South Africaโs main port of Durban, ahead of the start of South Africaโs 2023-24 cruise season. During his speech, President...
Pippa Naude | Nov 28, 2023
The Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) is an online sentiment-tracking tool provided by Destination Think, a group that combines strategy, data, and creative communications to lead the world in destination marketing innovation. Here SA Tourism unpacks...
Pippa Naude | Nov 28, 2023
Leading global trade show, IBTM World, has opened its 2023 edition with the launch of its ‘World Trends Report 2024’. The annual report addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation...
Pippa Naude | Nov 23, 2023
The transformation has been subtle, but the corporate travel experience has fundamentally changed focus. Itโs no longer only about the destination or the deals. The new priority is the business traveller โ and their unique needs and preferences....
Pippa Naude | Nov 23, 2023
The global meetings and events industry thrives on collaboration among organisations and stakeholders. In this spirit, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the Greek Meetings Alliance (GMA) have formalised a...
