Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 18, 2021
According to the latest data from Skyscanner, travellers from South Africa face low restrictions when travelling to 44 countries. The latest data from Skyscanner reveals where South Africans can expect the lowest and major restrictions. According...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2021
In an official ceremony that took place over the weekend, the Africa Tourism Board has been welcomed as it establishes its headquarters in the Kingdom of Eswatini. African Tourism Board chairman, Cuthbert Ncube, was in the Kingdom of Eswatini to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 11, 2021
In a statement issued by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority on 11 June, it was announced that the Indian Ocean island state will be open to international travellers from 15 July 2021. According to a statement issued on behalf of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 4, 2021
SA Tourism and the TBCSA have come together to launch the Tourism Advocacy Programme, a global PR communications initiative that will form part of the ‘Tourism Road To Recovery Plan’. In a statement made last week, SA Tourism and the Tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 29, 2021
APEX Health Safety has certified RwandAir with a ‘diamond’ rating for its work in ensuring the highest standards of safety for its customers and crew. RwandAir has become the first airline in Africa to achieve ‘diamond’ status from APEX Health...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2021
Marriott Hotels debuts in Nigeria with the opening of Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of the extensive Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced that it will be debuting in Nigeria with the much-anticipated opening...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Portman Square Limited has signed a deal with Marriott International for the debut of Four Points Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. Marriott International has signed an agreement with Portman Square Limited to establish the Four Points by Sheraton brand...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Exceeding its guests’ standards, Sun City Resort will be internationally recognised with an ISO 14001 certification for the responsible management of its water and energy resources. The jewel of Sun International’s crown, Sun City Resort, has been...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 18, 2021
The Planner Guru delivers the lowdown on what makes Vïb Cape Town stand out. Embarking on a new venture during a pandemic takes guts but to see through the opening of a hotel that has been in the pipeline since 2016 takes inspiration from a very...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 12, 2021
In an announcement made earlier this week, Kenya Airways and private sector airline Airlink have signed an agreement that will boost their respective networks. The travel network within Africa is set to receive a boost as Kenya’s national carrier,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2021
The road ahead for the future of golf in Africa is looking bright, with a promising new partnership that aims to grow and develop the popular activity on the continent. The agreement between the International Sports Management (ISM) and...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2021
Next month, Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector. Taking place over three days from 14 to 16 June 2021, the Regional...
