Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 18, 2023
On 18 December 2023, Sun International announced that it has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Peermont Holdings Proprietary Limited, a leading hospitality and entertainment group which includes the flagship Emperors Palace Resort,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
The Annual Meeting of the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Network convened recently in Maputo, Mozambique, marking monumental progress for transfrontier conservation efforts over the past 23 years across Southern Africa. The four-day...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
The five-star luxury Table Bay Hotel is staffed by a team of 32 chefs who, under the leadership of executive chef Lindsay Venn, have crafted new all-day dining, lounge, pool, and high tea menus, which offer a smorgasbord of flavours, all with a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
Managing the huge staff contingent that keeps Sun City Resort running like a well-oiled machine calls for a strong and experienced HR professional – such as Votelwa Majola. With multiple degrees and extensive experience in the global FMCG sector...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
Byline: Devi Paulsen-Abbott, CEO of ECP (Energy, Capital & Power) and chair of AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration...
Shanna Jacobsen | 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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2023
The Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has undergone a R44-million décor 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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2023
There’s a new ‘it’ place for sophisticated palates at Pretoria’s 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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2023
The recent World Travel Market London highlighted travellers’ strong preference for sustainable options, while Euromonitor’s research identifies 8 traveller segments – with sustainability as a common theme across multiple traveller...
Shanna Jacobsen | 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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2023
On 22 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially inaugurated the R 330 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in South Africa’s main port of Durban, ahead of the start of South Africa’s 2023-24 cruise season. During his speech, President...
Shanna Jacobsen | 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...
