With the rise of the sharing economy and collaborative consumption, concepts such as shared-holiday ownership, aggregators, Airbnb and hybrid hotels…
I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill: “You cannot reach your destination if you stop…
Travel and tourism in Africa are often synonymous with wildlife safaris. As tourism in sub-Saharan Africa grows there is an increasing…
Weddings are one of the most universal traditions on the planet yet they are celebrated differently by everyone. Tying the…
14 July 2017 – In the spirit of Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers from all over the country and globe gathered…
MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa has been named as a top hotel within the Seychelles in the 24th Annual World…
aha Makalali Private Tented Camp, situated within the Makalali Private Game Reserve and just 30 minutes’ drive from the aha…
Chef George Jardine will fan the flames for a celebrated food and wine feast on 27 August at the Kaapzicht…
Kempton Park, 24 July 2017 – Poor visibility due to early morning fog around O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) caused 24 flights…
Reactions from my Fifth Tourism Report revealed a marked interest across the board concerning the exorbitant costs of building material…
Mzansi Tapas Tasters and Long-table Braai Feast to wallow in ubuntu. It’s time for heritage high jinks at Gabriëlskloof when…
Follow the rainbow for fanciful farm hopping and pantry shopping. Let the bluebird of happiness lead you over the rainbow…
Corporates line up for the 4th Mandela Day Have a Ball Charity Soccer Tournament, hosted by Adverb. The 4th edition…
ENTEBBE, Uganda, July 19, 2017 – Global businesses focused on tourism and conservation will be offered a unique opportunity to…
Durban businesswoman Nina Freysen-Pretorius has been named as one of the most influential people in the international meetings industry in…
Louis D’Offay, the well-known and highly respected hotelier from the Seychelles island of Praslin, died on the 18th July 2017 leaving…
What better way to escape the chill of the Cape winter than a cosy evening with friends, a shared Swiss…
Air Mauritius won two distinctions at the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards – Indian Ocean. The Amédée Maingard…
More South African establishments are opening their doors to Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) assessors in their commitment…
Safari Par Excellence (SAFPAR), one of Zambia’s leading adventure specialists, offers an exciting new activity – the Zambezi River Expedition…
Among the varied suggestions arising my last Report is the proposal for a Tourism Conference, an idea that I have…
FEDHASA Cape through their leadership development bursary is developing leaders in the hospitality industry. They recently announced Jamie Pieters as…
In celebration of South Africa’s Heritage Day, and twenty-three years of democracy, avid golfers are reminded of the annual Fancourt…
The recent killing of nine white rhinos on a private farm in South Africa has hit media headlines in the…
MotorHappy, a subsidiary of Imperial, is calling on all South Africans to help map out the country’s most incredible road…
Lion Roars Hotels and Lodges have remained under the radar in the highly competitive arena of the hotel management industry…
The board of BON Hotels is delighted to welcome Paul Umoh, who has been appointed Executive Director of Operations at…
Spier Wine Farm (outside Stellenbosch) has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of their conferencing facilities, from careful…
Travel is about sharing experiences and few tour operators enable guests to immerse themselves in South Africa’s extraordinary mix of…
Parker Cottage in the heart of Cape Town’s City Bowl is more than just another bed-and-breakfast hospitality establishment set in a…
As one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and a well-known Western Cape landmark, Spier is passionate about the environment…
Bucking the trend of gloomy economic forecasts for South Africa, Lalibela Game Reserves’s positive impact on the Eastern Cape tourism…
Following the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held in Geneva, Switzerland in January 2017, an in-depth report…
The third edition of the HVS/STR African Hotel Valuation Index offers critical information on 21 African hotel markets and the…
Xolani Nicholas Funda, Chief Ranger of the Kruger National Park, says that Rangers are fighting an uphill battle against lawless…
Located in the Indian Ocean just 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an exquisite gem in East…
If you missed the inaugural Tourism, Hotel Investment, and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa event last year, then you do not…
Location and convenience are the prime motivators for city hotel selection in business tourism. This pearl of wisdom occurred to…
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: Who or what is the Consumer Goods & ServicesOmbudsman (‘CGSO’), what are the implications, and what…
My 3rd Tourism Report prompted much feedback from loyal readers. One key point that was raised by many readers was…
To celebrate Women’s Month in August, the Cradle Boutique Hotel – in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu…
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, located in Green Point, has expanded their portfolio to offer large corporates the opportunity to host…
The Swiss International Holiday Exhibition 2017 will be taking place in Lugano, Switzerland from 27-29 October. Here are 10 reasons why Switzerland…
Welcome to Edition 3 of the Saint Ange Tourism Report from Seychelles. By Alain St.Ange. Many thanks for all the feedback…
South African Tourism will be hosting a ‘We do Tourism’ roadshow aimed at providing a platform for dialogue between South…
The Art Curator Gallery at Lourensford Wine Estate has joined forces with the Cape Leopard Trust and esteemed South African…
Club Travel Corporate has announced the addition of a new online booking tool ‘GetThere’ to their multiple corporate travel technology…
Africa has undoubtedly seen the population of different animal species decline. Currently, Africa’s cheetah charts stand at roughly 70 000…
Fancourt has been recognised over the years for luxurious hospitality by some of the most reputable industry groups and respected…
For many of the 55 million South Africans, getting to key tourist destinations in the Western Cape is unaffordable. While…
The Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre has joined the Guvon Signature Collection. It started twenty-five years ago with a…