Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
In a strategic move to drive investment opportunities across Africa’s travel and tourism sector, Africa Travel Week (ATW) has secured a partnership with Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA). Scheduled to run alongside WTM Africa from 10 – 12...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
Meet at Spier Wine Farm and let the fresh farm air and free-range living stimulate your strategic thinking. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, you’ll enjoy all of the convenience but none of the hassle of coordinating a meet-up...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Time Square Casino in Menlyn, Pretoria, and Carnival City in Brakpan, Johannesburg East, scooped up three and two awards respectively at the World Casino Awards 2023, which serves to celebrate and reward excellence in the gaming industry. The...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Three destinations stand out as hot spots for South African business travellers in 2024: the UK, Singapore, and the UAE. This is according to Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, who shares they were the most popular international travel destinations for South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
The Annual Meeting of the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Network convened recently in Maputo, Mozambique, marking monumental progress for transfrontier conservation efforts over the past 23 years across Southern Africa. The four-day...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
The five-star luxury Table Bay Hotel is staffed by a team of 32 chefs who, under the leadership of executive chef Lindsay Venn, have crafted new all-day dining, lounge, pool, and high tea menus, which offer a smorgasbord of flavours, all with a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
Managing the huge staff contingent that keeps Sun City Resort running like a well-oiled machine calls for a strong and experienced HR professional – such as Votelwa Majola. With multiple degrees and extensive experience in the global FMCG sector...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2023
The Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has undergone a R44-million décor refurbishment to add a sense of African glamour to the North Coast playground, ahead of the property’s 19th birthday in December. The property encompasses the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2023
There’s a new ‘it’ place for sophisticated palates at Pretoria’s biggest entertainment hub, as Time Square opens Luminary on 12th, a fine-dining restaurant, just as 2024 kicks off. Take the hotel elevator to the 15th floor to kick off your evening...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2023
The recent World Travel Market London highlighted travellers’ strong preference for sustainable options, while Euromonitor’s research identifies 8 traveller segments – with sustainability as a common theme across multiple traveller...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2023
Many businesses are reviewing and adjusting their travel budgets in light of spending predictions for the coming year. In terms of benchmarks, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) puts the average global spend at around $829 per business...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2023
On 22 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially inaugurated the R 330 million Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in South Africa’s main port of Durban, ahead of the start of South Africa’s 2023-24 cruise season. During his speech, President...
