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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

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

1 Aug 2024

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

7 May 2024

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What Ghana's new visa-on-arrival scheme means for tourism and hospitality

What Ghana's new visa-on-arrival scheme means for tourism and hospitality

15 Jul 2016

Augmented reality: more than just fun and games

Augmented reality: more than just fun and games

Jason Ried 15 Jul 2016

Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

11 Jul 2016

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Bakhresa and Verde Hotels team up for Zanzibar's greenest hotel

5 Jul 2016

Emil Lie Hatlelid via - Skyline of Dar es Salaam

Starwood to debut Four Points by Sheraton in Tanzania

5 Jul 2016

Nicole Biondi

Six lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Jumia to become Africa's one stop online destination

Jumia to become Africa's one stop online destination

24 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Top 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Carlson Rezidor leading hotel boom in Africa

Carlson Rezidor leading hotel boom in Africa

22 Jun 2016

Competition or collapse? The influence of international brands on Africa's hotel industry

Competition or collapse? The influence of international brands on Africa's hotel industry

21 Jun 2016

Marriott International confirms rebranding of Protea Hotels

Marriott International confirms rebranding of Protea Hotels

14 Jun 2016

Alex Kyriakidis

Protea Hotels expands with first hotel in Botswana

9 Jun 2016

Travelden introduces new online booking platform

Travelden introduces new online booking platform

3 Jun 2016

Carlson Rezidor targets Africa for expansion programme

Carlson Rezidor targets Africa for expansion programme

2 Jun 2016

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Manika Dhama 30 May 2016

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Josephine Wawira 25 May 2016

#AfricaMonth: Building real awareness of the situation in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Building real awareness of the situation in Africa

Cari Van Wyk 19 May 2016

Pros and cons of foreign investment in the African tourism market

Pros and cons of foreign investment in the African tourism market

Josephine Wawira 19 May 2016

Newmark plans expansion into Africa

Newmark plans expansion into Africa

17 May 2016

Airbnb now a member of World Tourism Organization

Airbnb now a member of World Tourism Organization

16 May 2016

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#INDABA2016: Tourism is South Africa's and Africa's future

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2016

Key influences in the growth of African tourism

Key influences in the growth of African tourism

Josephine Wawira 3 May 2016

African artisan businesses to benefit from tourism growth

African artisan businesses to benefit from tourism growth

18 Apr 2016

Who made the list: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 finalist

Who made the list: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 finalist

5 Apr 2016

Africa's most endangered heritage sites

Africa's most endangered heritage sites

4 Apr 2016

Jovago launches #MyNigeria campaign

Jovago launches #MyNigeria campaign

22 Feb 2016

Bahrain extends eVisas to African countries

Bahrain extends eVisas to African countries

17 Feb 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Michelle Mangan 3 Feb 2016

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WTA nominees for Africa and Indian Ocean unveiled

2 Feb 2016

20 million Africans rely on tourism sector

20 million Africans rely on tourism sector

18 Jan 2016

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What Ghana's new visa-on-arrival scheme means for tourism and hospitality

Tourism & TravelWhat Ghana's new visa-on-arrival scheme means for tourism and hospitality

15 Jul 2016

Augmented reality: more than just fun and games

ICTAugmented reality: more than just fun and games

Jason Ried 15 Jul 2016

Marriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

Tourism & TravelMarriott growth creates opportunities for unemployed youth

11 Jul 2016

- Roof Garden

Tourism & TravelBakhresa and Verde Hotels team up for Zanzibar's greenest hotel

5 Jul 2016

Emil Lie Hatlelid via - Skyline of Dar es Salaam

Tourism & TravelStarwood to debut Four Points by Sheraton in Tanzania

5 Jul 2016

Nicole Biondi

Tourism & TravelSix lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Jumia to become Africa's one stop online destination

Tourism & TravelJumia to become Africa's one stop online destination

24 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Tourism & TravelTop 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Carlson Rezidor leading hotel boom in Africa

Tourism & TravelCarlson Rezidor leading hotel boom in Africa

22 Jun 2016

Competition or collapse? The influence of international brands on Africa's hotel industry

Tourism & TravelCompetition or collapse? The influence of international brands on Africa's hotel industry

21 Jun 2016

Marriott International confirms rebranding of Protea Hotels

Tourism & TravelMarriott International confirms rebranding of Protea Hotels

14 Jun 2016

Alex Kyriakidis

Tourism & TravelProtea Hotels expands with first hotel in Botswana

9 Jun 2016

Travelden introduces new online booking platform

Tourism & TravelTravelden introduces new online booking platform

3 Jun 2016

Carlson Rezidor targets Africa for expansion programme

Tourism & TravelCarlson Rezidor targets Africa for expansion programme

2 Jun 2016

Operator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Tourism & TravelOperator selection for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa

Manika Dhama 30 May 2016

Can the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Tourism & TravelCan the hotel industry survive terrorism challenges in Africa?

Josephine Wawira 25 May 2016

#AfricaMonth: Building real awareness of the situation in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Building real awareness of the situation in Africa

Cari Van Wyk 19 May 2016

Pros and cons of foreign investment in the African tourism market

Tourism & TravelPros and cons of foreign investment in the African tourism market

Josephine Wawira 19 May 2016

Newmark plans expansion into Africa

Tourism & TravelNewmark plans expansion into Africa

17 May 2016

Airbnb now a member of World Tourism Organization

Tourism & TravelAirbnb now a member of World Tourism Organization

16 May 2016

Image courtesy of INDABA via

Tourism & Travel#INDABA2016: Tourism is South Africa's and Africa's future

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2016

Key influences in the growth of African tourism

Tourism & TravelKey influences in the growth of African tourism

Josephine Wawira 3 May 2016

African artisan businesses to benefit from tourism growth

Tourism & TravelAfrican artisan businesses to benefit from tourism growth

18 Apr 2016

Who made the list: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 finalist

Tourism & TravelWho made the list: African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 finalist

5 Apr 2016

Africa's most endangered heritage sites

Tourism & TravelAfrica's most endangered heritage sites

4 Apr 2016

Jovago launches #MyNigeria campaign

Marketing & MediaJovago launches #MyNigeria campaign

22 Feb 2016

Bahrain extends eVisas to African countries

Tourism & TravelBahrain extends eVisas to African countries

17 Feb 2016

Global hotel trend predictions for 2016

Tourism & TravelGlobal hotel trend predictions for 2016

Michelle Mangan 3 Feb 2016

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Tourism & TravelWTA nominees for Africa and Indian Ocean unveiled

2 Feb 2016

20 million Africans rely on tourism sector

Tourism & Travel20 million Africans rely on tourism sector

18 Jan 2016

Kenya announces incentives for tourists

Tourism & TravelKenya announces incentives for tourists

15 Jan 2016

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Tourism & TravelTourism professionals urged to attend WTM Africa

15 Jan 2016

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Tourism & TravelEmirates upgrades service to Zimbabwe and Zambia

12 Jan 2016

#KenyaLive - broadcasting for wildlife lovers

Tourism & Travel#KenyaLive - broadcasting for wildlife lovers

11 Jan 2016

Four stops to make when traveling Zambia

Tourism & TravelFour stops to make when traveling Zambia

7 Jan 2016

Campaign to boost Kenya's tourism on internet launched

Marketing & MediaCampaign to boost Kenya's tourism on internet launched

Waga Odongo 6 Jan 2016

AirlineRatings.com names kulula.com Best Low Cost Airline

Tourism & TravelAirlineRatings.com names kulula.com Best Low Cost Airline

3 Dec 2015

Impact of Paris terrorist attacks on travel and tourism demand

Tourism & TravelImpact of Paris terrorist attacks on travel and tourism demand

Caroline Bremner 19 Nov 2015

Front row, from left to right: Sultan Al Dhaheri, Acting Executive Director Tourism TCA Abu Dhabi, Peter Baumgartner, Chief Commercial Officer Etihad Airways, Mohamed Al Zaabi, Chief Executive Officer Miral Asset Management.
Back row, from left to right: H.E Hamad Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman Etihad Airways, H.E Mohamed Al Mubarak, Chairman TCA Abu Dhabi.

Tourism & TravelEtihad Airways and TCA Abu Dhabi signs MOU to promote tourism

12 Nov 2015

NFC Transport eTicketing

Logistics & TransportNew multi-city ticketing solution makes global roaming easier

11 Nov 2015