Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 2, 2023
The 2023 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards was held at the Grand Palm International Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, from 04 to 06 October. In its 6th year, the event was hosted by the Government of Botswana through the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2023
A year into development, the luxurious high-end Lefika Villas development at Sun City is 85% complete and will be ready to host guests for the 2023 Nedbank Golf Challenge. Sun City resort general manager, Brett Hoppe, says, “The development...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2023
Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) had high level representation at ITB Asia 2023, Asia’s leading B2B travel trade show. Held in Singapore from 25 – 27 October, the JTC delegation was headed up by Councillor Nomoya Mnisi, supported by JTC...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 26, 2023
Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, today announced the appointment of Andreas Lackner as vice president of operations for Africa & Indian Ocean (A&IO). Andreas Lackner, vice president, Operations, A&IO Andreas brings a wealth...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 25, 2023
In a strategic move that was initially unveiled in March 2023, ANEW Hotels & Resorts, a pioneering hotel asset management company in South Africa, proudly confirms the official inclusion of ANEW Resort White River Mbombela into its esteemed...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 25, 2023
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) has announced its inaugural Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 25 January 2024. The awards ceremony will take place at a gala dinner at the Century City Conference Centre, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 25, 2023
Following its recent acquisition of Meetings magazine, 4Mal Media Management has signed new media partnerships with nine well-known and respected leading event industry associations. They are: AIPC – the International Association of Convention...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 24, 2023
An entire orchard of citrus trees not only provides food for local communities in the North West, but also much-needed skills for young people who would not otherwise have had the opportunity to enter the workforce. Sun City recently plowed back...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 17, 2023
AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, has announced the return of the prestigious ROAR Awards on 29 February 2024. The awards celebrate and honour exceptional achievements in exhibition organisation, exhibitor participation, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 17, 2023
International travel from China is beginning to pick up again, following the removal of all Covid-19 related travel restrictions in the country on 30 August 2023. This presents an opportunity for South Africa to grow its tourist arrivals by...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 10, 2023
Century City Conference Centre (CCCC) has announced a R15 million investment which will be used to increase its capacity with the addition of a new venue, and to enhance its Business Lounge experience with refurbishments. Gary Koetser, CEO of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2023
Africa has long been a popular destination for leisure travellers seeking to experience the continent’s breath-taking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. However, AAXO has identified a growing trend whereby business travellers...
