Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 24, 2023
Mokuti Etosha reopened its gates on 5 March 2023, following a 15-month refurbishment to elevate the property from a luxury safari lodge to an immersive experience of Africa’s finest natural assets – including its hospitable people, abundant...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 21, 2023
Industry leaders gathered at WTM Africa to discuss the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), where they acknowledged the significant benefits to be gained from the agreement while unpacking the major roadblocks that are hindering its...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2023
Nice Uwase, commercial director of the Kigali Convention Centre Following the launch of the Rwanda Convention Bureau (rcb.rw) in 2014, and the construction of the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC, www.kcc.rw) which was completed in 2016, Rwanda has...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2023
The media statement released by Minister Patricia De Lille on 19 April 2023: On 6 April 2023, I wrote a letter to the then chairperson of the SA Tourism Board, Dr Thozamile Botha asking for representation on why I should not dissolve the Board in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 12, 2023
The annual WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards celebrate those businesses on the African continent which demonstrably prioritise the wellbeing and sustainability of tourism, while also caring for the people and landscapes that make the industry...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 11, 2023
Air travel and tourism continue to grow globally, and are close to attaining pre-pandemic figures. However, several new trends are emerging in this recovery phase. The Planner Guru identifies four air travel trends that could help to support the...