Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2021
Now in its 35th year, the International Institute for Peace through Tourism held a family meeting this past Friday. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) this week held a family meeting to discuss the latest developments...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 28, 2021
As South Africa moves to Alert Level 4, all gatherings are off the cards until 11 July 2021. With infections continuing to soar as the Delta variant of Covid-19 drives numbers, South Africa has moved to Alert Level 4 of its risk-adjusted lockdown....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 24, 2021
Africa’s hotel pipeline continues to grow with several new hotel deals signed in recent months. Africa is proving to be a lucrative destination for hotel groups, with a number of new deals added to the continent’s pipeline by several hotel...
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...
