Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 26, 2020
According to the World Trade Organization, without the necessary knowledge resources, a destination’s attempt to build, maintain or manage its competitiveness is likely to be limited. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought all destinations to the start...
Martin HIller | Feb 2, 2017
The global perception of Africa is changing. Leading the charge on shifting the impression and perspective of Africa in the travel vertical are destinations that were previously either not thought of, or altogether avoided for that end of year...
Lungile Zulu | Nov 23, 2015
A leisure attraction characterised by a unique combination of nostalgia and thrilling entertainment, Gold Reef City has been relaunched following a multi-million rand refurbishment by Tsogo Sun. The glittering launch event that took place on the...
Maggie Roodt | Sep 4, 2015
PART 1 With a population of 30 million people, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the GCC and is working hard to diversify its economy by moving away from its primary reliance on oil. Boasting one of the strongest institutional structures in...
Maggie Roodt | Sep 4, 2015
by Sumaira Isaacs Since 2001, emerging markets have become the world’s economic engine. As companies fiercely compete for market share, professional and trade associations are also seeking to penetrate these rapidly growing economies, with many...
Helen Brewer | Jul 20, 2015
Mediatech Africa is perhaps the one exhibition that does not need stand numbers. Although large stand numbers are on the floor in front of each stand, it is either the extraordinary lighting, riveting real-time screen projections or pulsating sound...
Mpinane Senkhane | Dec 12, 2014
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has already exceeded expectations for 2015 through a phenomenal growth in exhibitor attendance, attributed to the overwhelming response and interest in Africa’s fastest growing inbound and outbound trade show, the...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 17, 2014
The Peech, a stylish boutique hotel based in the buzzing suburb of Melrose has just been awarded Africa’s best boutique hotel. The International Hotel Awards were held in London last week, and amongst the many hotly contested international awards...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 10, 2014
For the second year in a row, Johannesburg is the most visited city in Africa, followed by Cape Town, according to the 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. Johannesburg expects 4.3 million international overnight visitors in 2014, a 4.9...
admin | Aug 20, 2014
The African Business Travel Association (ABTA) today (20 August) announced that it has opened registration for the ABTA Africa Business Travel Conference to ABTA and ACTE Members Only. The Conference will take place from 2 to 4 November 2014 at...
Monique Swart | Jan 14, 2014
On recent trips to Angola and Ghana to host the African Business Travel Association (ABTA) forums for local travel industry professionals, the issue of basic skills training was identified by delegates as a key challenge in these regions. My...
admin | Jul 24, 2013
Cape Town does exhibition and event industry proud in hosting international conference: From 27 to 29 June 2013 the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Suppliers (IFES) hosted the IFES World Summit 2013, the Association’s annual...
