Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2023
In a statement released to the media yesterday, Minister Patricia de Lille shared an update on the progress made so far by the National Tourism Safety Forum (NTSF). The NTSF is a private-public partnership, bringing together all Tourism MECs, the...
lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | Jun 27, 2023
Inclusivity in business travel has become a key factor for companies, and it is also a reflection of a company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Companies should rather focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace...
lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | May 19, 2023
Earlier this year a list of the 10 most expensive cities for business trips in the world was published. Try these 5 tips to stretch your rands when travelling for business. The 10 most expensive cities in the world for business travel have been...
lizette.jonker@3smedia.co.za | May 9, 2023
The hospitality sector suffered severely in Covid times. It is therefore great news to hear that role players across the continent are very optimistic about their industry in 2023. This sentiment was recently recorded through the 2023 Hotel and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 25, 2023
Following a two-year hiatus, the Uganda Tourism Board is excited to invite you to The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023. The event will be held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda from 26 to 29 April 2023. POATE is one of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 25, 2023
ANEW Hotels & Resorts has announced that its 17th property – ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park – will open its doors to welcome guests from 01 May 2023. Alan Campbell, Sales & Marketing Director, says, “We are excited to share...
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...
