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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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Eight hotel trends in sub-Saharan Africa to look out for in 2018

Eight hotel trends in sub-Saharan Africa to look out for in 2018

23 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Visa openness the key to unlocking Africa's economy

#BizTrends2018: Visa openness the key to unlocking Africa's economy

Oz Desai 23 Jan 2018

Mango increases flights to Zanzibar

Mango increases flights to Zanzibar

22 Jan 2018

62 million international arrivals in Africa in 2017

62 million international arrivals in Africa in 2017

Josephine Wawira 22 Jan 2018

The competitive edge: Why an effective PR strategy is a must for the hospitality industry

The competitive edge: Why an effective PR strategy is a must for the hospitality industry

18 Jan 2018

Mark Essien, CEO of Hotels.ng

Hotels.ng expands on hotel bookings and flights to win in Africa

17 Jan 2018

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

Natalia Rosa 16 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

Jannine Adams 15 Jan 2018

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Tanzania publishes new fees for tourism players

Rosemary Mirondo 15 Jan 2018

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Record number of South African travellers flocked to the Seychelles in 2017

12 Jan 2018

2018 Henley Passport Index: Africa lagging behind in travel freedom

2018 Henley Passport Index: Africa lagging behind in travel freedom

10 Jan 2018

Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

Marianna Sigala 5 Jan 2018

David Stanley via

Tropical island paradise with a cautious eye to growth

4 Jan 2018

Always-on a must for South African digital travellers

Always-on a must for South African digital travellers

Claude Schuck 11 Dec 2017

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

Handy smartphone for hotels: A revolutionary hospitality IoT solution

Handy smartphone for hotels: A revolutionary hospitality IoT solution

6 Dec 2017

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IATA: Global passenger traffic bounces back

6 Dec 2017

Image by Sopotnicki (Image Supplied)

Tourism grows in prominence as African governments position the sector in their agenda

Josephine Wawira 5 Dec 2017

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Poor flight connectivity, strict visa rules make tourists avoid Africa

Maryanne Gicobi 29 Nov 2017

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

24 Nov 2017

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

23 Nov 2017

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

23 Nov 2017

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

Josephine Wawira 22 Nov 2017

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

Ruth Cooper 21 Nov 2017

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Arthur Chatora 20 Nov 2017

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

17 Nov 2017

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

16 Nov 2017

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

15 Nov 2017

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

15 Nov 2017

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Eight hotel trends in sub-Saharan Africa to look out for in 2018

Tourism & TravelEight hotel trends in sub-Saharan Africa to look out for in 2018

23 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Visa openness the key to unlocking Africa's economy

Tourism & Travel#BizTrends2018: Visa openness the key to unlocking Africa's economy

Oz Desai 23 Jan 2018

Mango increases flights to Zanzibar

Tourism & TravelMango increases flights to Zanzibar

22 Jan 2018

62 million international arrivals in Africa in 2017

Tourism & Travel62 million international arrivals in Africa in 2017

Josephine Wawira 22 Jan 2018

The competitive edge: Why an effective PR strategy is a must for the hospitality industry

Tourism & TravelThe competitive edge: Why an effective PR strategy is a must for the hospitality industry

18 Jan 2018

Mark Essien, CEO of Hotels.ng

Tourism & TravelHotels.ng expands on hotel bookings and flights to win in Africa

17 Jan 2018

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

Tourism & TravelWhat travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

Natalia Rosa 16 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

Tourism & Travel#BizTrends2018: What does the travel store of the future look like?

Jannine Adams 15 Jan 2018

Wolk9 via

Tourism & TravelTanzania publishes new fees for tourism players

Rosemary Mirondo 15 Jan 2018

Penstones via

Tourism & TravelRecord number of South African travellers flocked to the Seychelles in 2017

12 Jan 2018

2018 Henley Passport Index: Africa lagging behind in travel freedom

Tourism & Travel2018 Henley Passport Index: Africa lagging behind in travel freedom

10 Jan 2018

Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

Tourism & Travel#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

Tourism & Travel#MeTourism: The hidden costs of selfie tourism

Marianna Sigala 5 Jan 2018

David Stanley via

Tourism & TravelTropical island paradise with a cautious eye to growth

4 Jan 2018

Always-on a must for South African digital travellers

Tourism & TravelAlways-on a must for South African digital travellers

Claude Schuck 11 Dec 2017

Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah (right) and Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels with a scale of PALM360 on show at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, France.

Tourism & TravelAccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

Handy smartphone for hotels: A revolutionary hospitality IoT solution

Tourism & TravelHandy smartphone for hotels: A revolutionary hospitality IoT solution

6 Dec 2017

bilaleldaou via

Tourism & TravelIATA: Global passenger traffic bounces back

6 Dec 2017

Image by Sopotnicki (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelTourism grows in prominence as African governments position the sector in their agenda

Josephine Wawira 5 Dec 2017

StelaDi via

Tourism & TravelPoor flight connectivity, strict visa rules make tourists avoid Africa

Maryanne Gicobi 29 Nov 2017

Angola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

Tourism & TravelAngola-South Africa visa-free exemption opens doors for trade and foreign direct investment

24 Nov 2017

Kigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

Tourism & TravelKigali Global Shapers partners with NAS to strengthen continental effort for a #VisaFreeAfrica

23 Nov 2017

IHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

Tourism & TravelIHG grows footprint in Cairo with signing of first Crowne Plaza

23 Nov 2017

The importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

Tourism & TravelThe importance of culinary tourism to travel destinations

Josephine Wawira 22 Nov 2017

What to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

LifestyleWhat to do and where to stay in Zanzibar

Ruth Cooper 21 Nov 2017

Welcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Tourism & TravelWelcoming the world: Rwanda to start issuing visas on arrival for all countries

Arthur Chatora 20 Nov 2017

Natural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

Tourism & TravelNatural Selection to open new safari camp in remote Namibia in 2018

17 Nov 2017

Marriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

Tourism & TravelMarriott International adds mixed-use property to its Nigerian portfolio

16 Nov 2017

Hayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

Tourism & TravelHayward's Grand Safari Company awarded best mobile safari in Africa

15 Nov 2017

Major hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

Tourism & TravelMajor hotel groups to discuss growth strategies for West African hotel sector at WAPI Summit

15 Nov 2017

Kenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

Tourism & TravelKenyan Tourism CS joins #7SummitsAfrica to promote conservation through tourism

15 Nov 2017

Tourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

Tourism & TravelTourvest consolidates travel brands, looks beyond southern Africa for growth opportunities

13 Nov 2017

Three dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

Tourism & TravelThree dozen cruise ships expected in Seychelles this season, a 20% increase

13 Nov 2017

The Lazizi Premiere by Hilton (Image courtesy of Jumia Travel)

Tourism & TravelKenya, SA to lead in luxury hotel growth in Africa

10 Nov 2017

Cathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

Tourism & TravelCathay Pacific taps into PressReader library to expand range of reading material

10 Nov 2017

Carlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

Tourism & TravelCarlson Rezidor to make its debut in Cameroon with Radisson Blu

10 Nov 2017

Three animal tourist attractions you should never do

Tourism & TravelThree animal tourist attractions you should never do

Elaine Clara Mah 8 Nov 2017

Reda Faceh (Vice President, Development Northern and Western Africa, AccorHotels), Olivier Granet (Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Middle East and Africa), Ali Salhab (Shareholder, Noral), Hassan Salhab (Shareholder, Noral)

Tourism & TravelAccorHotels bolsters Ivory Coast portfolio with Novotel and Adagio Abidjan

8 Nov 2017

Fixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Tourism & TravelFixing the challenges frustrating tourism in Africa

Olukayode Kolawole 8 Nov 2017

CNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

Tourism & TravelCNN's Go There Media Fund to aid distressed destinations in boosting travel and tourism

7 Nov 2017