Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 24, 2023
Mokuti Etosha reopened its gates on 5 March 2023, following a 15-month refurbishment to elevate the property from a luxury safari lodge to an immersive experience of Africa’s finest natural assets – including its hospitable people, abundant...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 21, 2023
As increased levels of load shedding look set to be the new normal, venues around South Africa are implementing contingency plans to keep the lights on. Boardwalk, one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s premier attractions, is no different, and has been hard...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2023
Building on his 12-year career with Sun International, Nico Myburgh has been appointed general manager of the iconic The Palace with the brief to reposition it as a deluxe six-star hotel. Nico shares that he has a soft spot for The Palace –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2023
Southern Sun is proud to introduce the latest addition to its portfolio: Southern Sun Sandton. The property was previously Holiday Inn Sandton but has been rebranded by the Southern Sun group and now offers a new era of hospitality for business...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 12, 2023
The annual WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards celebrate those businesses on the African continent which demonstrably prioritise the wellbeing and sustainability of tourism, while also caring for the people and landscapes that make the industry...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its real-time, self-service online booking platform for meetings and events with Book it easy. This best-in-class digital solution is now available across all key conference hotels in Europe, the Middle East and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
On 3 April 2023, WTM Africa hosted an Equal Africa panel discussion on the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ travellers face, and how addressing these presents new marketing opportunities for destinations. LoAnn Halden, the Vice President of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 28, 2023
On 13 March, FlySafair announced the reintroduction of a direct route to Zanzibar, and confirmed that the high demand for chartered flights to Zanzibar was the primary factor that motivated them to add the route to their schedule. Until now,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 28, 2023
WTM Africa is fast approaching, with its three-day programme kicking off on 3 April 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). In addition to the workshops, networking and evening functions, the event will once again host the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 21, 2023
ILTM Africa 2023 will take place in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town from 31 March to 02 April, where it will bring together buyers from around the world, including Brazil, Canada, Finland, Israel, Nigeria, Singapore, Spain the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2023
Byline: Candice Meyer (Partner), Lize-Mari Doubell (Candidate Attorney) and Lauren Jimmy (Candidate Attorney), all from Webber Wentzel South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2023
On 17 April 2023, voco The Bank Johannesburg will open a new conference venue on the third floor of Workshop17 The Bank. It won’t be your traditional classroom-style conference centre. Instead, the new aesthetically designed venue offers a...
