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. It’s 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...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 22, 2024
The hospitality industry is facing a sharp rise in phishing scams, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. As hotels rely heavily on technology to manage guest services, these cyber-attacks focus on stealing user credentials and sensitive...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 22, 2024
Cape Town is making waves with its ambitious bid to host World Pride 2028, which could bring one of the largest global LGBTQ+ events to South Africa. If successful, this will not only be the biggest pride parade the country has ever seen but also...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 17, 2024
By Brooke Greenhill, Director – Elegant Experience It has been over 13 years since I opened Elegant Experience (what used to be Elegant Entertainment) and in those years I have experienced many differing trends within the eventing industry...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 17, 2024
The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, took place on Friday, 11 October at an exclusive luncheon hosted at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel and emceed by Khutso Theledi. Guests included...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 16, 2024
Remember when business travel wellness meant a gym with a treadmill and a fruit basket in your room? Fast forward to today: South African business travellers are upping the ante with demands for light-filled rooms and the holy grail of sleep aids—a...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 16, 2024
With the festive season fast approaching, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in Cape Town is opening its doors for exclusive year-end celebrations. This five-star luxury hotel is the perfect venue for businesses looking to reward employees, boost...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 15, 2024
The Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Thembinkosi Sindane as Senior Manager: Tourism Development. With a wealth of experience in tourism and local economic development (LED), Sindane brings an impressive track...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 14, 2024
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) mourns the loss of Tito Mboweni, who served as Chairman of the TBCSA Board for two years, beginning in 2016. Mboweni played a key role in amplifying the voice of the private sector tourism...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 14, 2024
In a significant boost to its status as Africa’s tourism hub, Nairobi has been chosen to host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. This prestigious Pan-African summit is set to...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 11, 2024
Cape Town, 9 October 2024 – The highly anticipated International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) has unveiled exciting plans for its 2025 event, which will take place at the renowned Norval Foundation in Cape Town from 6 to 8 April 2025. This...
