Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 9, 2024
At the recent AHEAD Awards, the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge was named as one of the Top 100 New Hotels worldwide. This award recognises the hotel for its innovative design and promoting sustainable tourism. In particular, the property was...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 31, 2024
In a notable stride towards sustainable hospitality, the ANEW Hotels & Resorts group has proudly unveiled two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations each, strategically placed outside both ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria and ANEW Hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2024
Lisa Sidukwana has joined the team at the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino – one of the tourism jewels of Nelson Mandela Bay – as the newly-appointed learning and development specialist. Lisa relocated from East London with her family last...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 29, 2024
South African Tourism’s North Europe Hub has successfully concluded a dynamic two-week showcase with industry partners in Netherlands and Belgium. This began with a prominent presence at Vakantiebeurs, a leading trade and consumer show,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
As the African exhibition and event industry eagerly anticipates the upcoming Association of African Exhibition Organisers’ (AAXO) ROAR Awards 2024, the organisers are pleased to announce an extension of nominations to the 31 January 2024. Another...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
Launched in 2017 by the Department of Tourism, the aim of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) is to encourage and support private sector tourism in their quest to adopt sustainably managing and using water and power. It is managed by the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 24, 2024
Cletous Mazarura has been appointed as the assistant general manager at The Plettenberg on the Garden Route. Mazarura began his career in the 5-star hotel industry at the Sheraton Hotel in Harare. This led him to Planet Baobab Lodge in Botswana,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable practices within the Exhibition and Events industry, the International Federation of Exhibition and Events Services (IFES) and the Federal Association of the Event Industry (fwd:) have announced...
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...
