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Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

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SAOTA's masterpiece: Noom Hotel Abidjan blends luxury with African heritage

27 Nov 2024

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham lobby

Marriott International adds first property in Kenya to its portfolio

11 Apr 2017

Finalists for 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards announced

Finalists for 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards announced

10 Apr 2017

AccorHotels reinforces position in Algeria with grand opening of Novotel and ibis Setif

AccorHotels reinforces position in Algeria with grand opening of Novotel and ibis Setif

10 Apr 2017

Fastjet taking you places with its new campaign

Fastjet taking you places with its new campaign

7 Apr 2017

#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade

#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade

7 Apr 2017

Tourism industry counting down to Indaba 2017

Tourism industry counting down to Indaba 2017

6 Apr 2017

Image Source: - Kigali Marriott Hotel

Unlocking the unrealised potential of tourism in sub-Saharan Africa

6 Apr 2017

Mozambique introduces visas on arrival

Mozambique introduces visas on arrival

5 Apr 2017

WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

World Travel Market Africa 5 Apr 2017

Asilia expands with two new safari properties in southern Tanzania

Asilia expands with two new safari properties in southern Tanzania

5 Apr 2017

Traditional Zimbabwean dancers welcome Ethiopian Airlines's inaugural flight into Victoria Falls International Airport

Ethiopian Airlines' new Victoria Falls route a catalyst for tourism growth

31 Mar 2017

#INDABA2017: All signs point to Africa being the next tourism frontier

#INDABA2017: All signs point to Africa being the next tourism frontier

30 Mar 2017

Gondar landscape

Nearly completed Gondar Hills Resort set to invigorate the Ethiopian tourism sector

29 Mar 2017

HVS launches executive matchmaking service for Africa's hotel industry

HVS launches executive matchmaking service for Africa's hotel industry

24 Mar 2017

Africa's dramatic decline in travel freedom

Africa's dramatic decline in travel freedom

22 Mar 2017

Rebecca Rusch and adventurer Patrick Sweeney. Image: Pat R. Notaro III

Explore Africa's havens for bikers

Josephine Wawira 22 Mar 2017

Know these top five marketing trends to travel in 2017

Know these top five marketing trends to travel in 2017

Stephen Marshal 20 Mar 2017

#BrandManagerMonth: Carlson Rezidor, Africa's aspirational brand

Cari Coetzee 13 Mar 2017

Jumia Travel expands with new local and international destinations

Jumia Travel expands with new local and international destinations

9 Mar 2017

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Hilton passes milestone, 100,000 open rooms across EMEA and counting

8 Mar 2017

Image by Nick Fox

The best conferencing facilities in Africa 2017

Josephine Wawira 8 Mar 2017

Previous winners of the African Responsible Tourism Awards

Longlist for 2017 African Responsible Tourism unveiled

7 Mar 2017

Countdown to Food & Hospitality Africa

Countdown to Food & Hospitality Africa

7 Mar 2017

Alex Kyriakidis

Marriott International looking to the promise of Africa

2 Mar 2017

Image by Kaspars Grinvalds

Examining the state of hotel development in Africa

Josephine Wawira 27 Feb 2017

How to sell Africa to experiential travellers

How to sell Africa to experiential travellers

Mareike Pietzsch 24 Feb 2017

THINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market

THINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market

23 Feb 2017

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Jumia Travel aims to streamline travel in Africa with flight services

23 Feb 2017

Rivals merge to create an African giant in hospitality marketing technology

Rivals merge to create an African giant in hospitality marketing technology

20 Feb 2017

Google Maps adds bucket list feature

Google Maps adds bucket list feature

15 Feb 2017

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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham lobby

Tourism & TravelMarriott International adds first property in Kenya to its portfolio

11 Apr 2017

Finalists for 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards announced

Tourism & TravelFinalists for 2017 African Responsible Tourism Awards announced

10 Apr 2017

AccorHotels reinforces position in Algeria with grand opening of Novotel and ibis Setif

Tourism & TravelAccorHotels reinforces position in Algeria with grand opening of Novotel and ibis Setif

10 Apr 2017

Fastjet taking you places with its new campaign

Tourism & TravelFastjet taking you places with its new campaign

7 Apr 2017

#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade

Tourism & Travel#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade

7 Apr 2017

Tourism industry counting down to Indaba 2017

Tourism & TravelTourism industry counting down to Indaba 2017

6 Apr 2017

Image Source: - Kigali Marriott Hotel

Tourism & TravelUnlocking the unrealised potential of tourism in sub-Saharan Africa

6 Apr 2017

Mozambique introduces visas on arrival

Tourism & TravelMozambique introduces visas on arrival

5 Apr 2017

WTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

Tourism & TravelWTM Africa 2017 numbers are up

World Travel Market Africa 5 Apr 2017

Asilia expands with two new safari properties in southern Tanzania

Tourism & TravelAsilia expands with two new safari properties in southern Tanzania

5 Apr 2017

Traditional Zimbabwean dancers welcome Ethiopian Airlines's inaugural flight into Victoria Falls International Airport

Tourism & TravelEthiopian Airlines' new Victoria Falls route a catalyst for tourism growth

31 Mar 2017

#INDABA2017: All signs point to Africa being the next tourism frontier

Tourism & Travel#INDABA2017: All signs point to Africa being the next tourism frontier

30 Mar 2017

Gondar landscape

Tourism & TravelNearly completed Gondar Hills Resort set to invigorate the Ethiopian tourism sector

29 Mar 2017

HVS launches executive matchmaking service for Africa's hotel industry

Tourism & TravelHVS launches executive matchmaking service for Africa's hotel industry

24 Mar 2017

Africa's dramatic decline in travel freedom

Tourism & TravelAfrica's dramatic decline in travel freedom

22 Mar 2017

Rebecca Rusch and adventurer Patrick Sweeney. Image: Pat R. Notaro III

Tourism & TravelExplore Africa's havens for bikers

Josephine Wawira 22 Mar 2017

Know these top five marketing trends to travel in 2017

Tourism & TravelKnow these top five marketing trends to travel in 2017

Stephen Marshal 20 Mar 2017

Tourism & Travel#BrandManagerMonth: Carlson Rezidor, Africa's aspirational brand

Cari Coetzee 13 Mar 2017

Jumia Travel expands with new local and international destinations

Tourism & TravelJumia Travel expands with new local and international destinations

9 Mar 2017

Avtosha via

Tourism & TravelHilton passes milestone, 100,000 open rooms across EMEA and counting

8 Mar 2017

Image by Nick Fox

Tourism & TravelThe best conferencing facilities in Africa 2017

Josephine Wawira 8 Mar 2017

Previous winners of the African Responsible Tourism Awards

Tourism & TravelLonglist for 2017 African Responsible Tourism unveiled

7 Mar 2017

Countdown to Food & Hospitality Africa

RetailCountdown to Food & Hospitality Africa

7 Mar 2017

Alex Kyriakidis

Tourism & TravelMarriott International looking to the promise of Africa

2 Mar 2017

Image by Kaspars Grinvalds

Tourism & TravelExamining the state of hotel development in Africa

Josephine Wawira 27 Feb 2017

How to sell Africa to experiential travellers

Tourism & TravelHow to sell Africa to experiential travellers

Mareike Pietzsch 24 Feb 2017

THINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market

Tourism & TravelTHINC Africa 2017: Exciting future for African hotel market

23 Feb 2017

mintchipdesigns via

Tourism & TravelJumia Travel aims to streamline travel in Africa with flight services

23 Feb 2017

Rivals merge to create an African giant in hospitality marketing technology

Tourism & TravelRivals merge to create an African giant in hospitality marketing technology

20 Feb 2017

Google Maps adds bucket list feature

Tourism & TravelGoogle Maps adds bucket list feature

15 Feb 2017

Turkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

Logistics & TransportTurkish Airlines now flies directly between Antalya and Algeria

14 Feb 2017

Moda Operandi co-founder Lauren Santo Domingo (second left) poses with Martin Drew ,Etihad Airways Senior Vice President – Americas (left), Amina Taher, Etihad Airways Head of Corporate Communications (second right), Patrick Pierce, Etihad Airways Vice President – Sponsorship (right), and Etihad Airways cabin crew during a VIP dinner announcing the launch of Runway to Runway.

Tourism & TravelEtihad Airways announces travel programme tailored for fashion industry

13 Feb 2017

Escalating investment activity in sub-Saharan Africa hotel sector predicted

PropertyEscalating investment activity in sub-Saharan Africa hotel sector predicted

10 Feb 2017

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Marketing & MediaThe future of out-of-home is here, with Uber (of course)

6 Feb 2017

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Tourism & TravelWhy millions chose Africa as their safari destination

Marco Scholtz 3 Feb 2017

Tchegera Island, Congo

Tourism & TravelThe time is now for remote Africa to take advantage of global travel trends

3 Feb 2017

TPConnects to launch IATA NDC based travel search website for Middle East and Africa

Tourism & TravelTPConnects to launch IATA NDC based travel search website for Middle East and Africa

1 Feb 2017

Inaugural Boutique Hotel Guest Experience Awards launched

Tourism & TravelInaugural Boutique Hotel Guest Experience Awards launched

30 Jan 2017

Johannesburg ranks 37th on Euromonitor International's Top 100 Cities

Tourism & TravelJohannesburg ranks 37th on Euromonitor International's Top 100 Cities

27 Jan 2017

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Tourism & TravelAfrican tourism expected to grow further in 2017

Josephine Wawira 26 Jan 2017