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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 23, 2023
The transformation has been subtle, but the corporate travel experience has fundamentally changed focus. It’s no longer only about the destination or the deals. The new priority is the business traveller – and their unique needs and preferences....
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 23, 2023
Caroline and Michael Raddall are a passionate duo of LivingBreathlessly who assist luxury travel brands with their digital marketing requirements, including lodges and hotels. Michael is a specialist wildlife photographer and sales and marketing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 23, 2023
Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of Africa Travel Week (ATW), which will run from 07 to 12 April in the City of Cape Town. This year’s events will celebrate of a decade of bringing together the continent’s leading B2B travel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
End the year on a high note with Boschendal’s corporate year-end offerings and celebrate your team at one of South Africa’s most iconic farms. With a couple of year-end functions to choose from, stunning accommodation options, and a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter their Responsible Tourism Awards 2024. The deadline for entries is 1 March 2024. These annual awards are a highlight at WTM Africa, where they serve to celebrate exceptional...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
In partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), Cornell University (USA) has made available an exclusive offer and invitation to women in tourism, in executive leadership and in leadership positions, to enroll for Cornell University’s two and a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
The 10th annual meeting of the SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) Network is being hosted in Maputo, Mozambique, this week, where the progress made in advancing conservation regionally will be discussed. It has been a decade since the...
