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ATM 2024 to explore transformative innovation, entrepreneurship in global travel

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

Meetings Africa 2024 registrations now open

3 Aug 2023

#ATMDubai: Rise of gastro-tourism and its role in destination marketing

#ATMDubai: Rise of gastro-tourism and its role in destination marketing

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#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

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#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

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ICCA names Cape Town top MICE destination in Africa

8 May 2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

7 May 2018

Rebone Motsatsi

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Cari Coetzee 3 May 2018

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Robin Fredericks 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

3 Apr 2018

The private members club set to transform Africa

The private members club set to transform Africa

Cari Coetzee 27 Mar 2018

Coffee Shack Backpackers (South Africa). 2017 winner of Best Accommodation for Social Inclusion. Image Source:

#WTMA18: Retosa, Arta partnership to find more responsible tourism success stories

14 Mar 2018

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

12 Mar 2018

Thembi Kunene-Msimang, Executive: Marketing and Communications for The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)

WTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

World Travel Market Africa 12 Mar 2018

#MeetingsAfrica: Tourism the driving force in Africa

#MeetingsAfrica: Tourism the driving force in Africa

Danette Breitenbach 8 Mar 2018

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Carlson Rezidor rebrands to leverage international brand equity of the Radisson name

6 Mar 2018

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New Protea Hotels development to bolster accommodation, attract mega-events to Lusaka

21 Feb 2018

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Hilton strengthens presence in Egypt with dual-branded hotel in Cairo

15 Feb 2018

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#MeetingsAfrica: All that Africa has to offer

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

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Hilton makes its debut in Cape Verde

1 Feb 2018

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Cape Town proves its mettle as Africa's events capital

29 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

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Carlson Rezidor opens second hotel in Dakar, develops MICE offering

23 Jan 2018

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

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

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

7 Nov 2017

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Marriott opens second hotel in Kenya overlooking famous Nairobi National Park

7 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Transcorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

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Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

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Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelICCA names Cape Town top MICE destination in Africa

8 May 2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

Tourism & TravelKZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

7 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Cari Coetzee 3 May 2018

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Robin Fredericks 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Tourism & TravelBusiness events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

Tourism & TravelConsumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

3 Apr 2018

The private members club set to transform Africa

Tourism & TravelThe private members club set to transform Africa

Cari Coetzee 27 Mar 2018

Coffee Shack Backpackers (South Africa). 2017 winner of Best Accommodation for Social Inclusion. Image Source:

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Retosa, Arta partnership to find more responsible tourism success stories

14 Mar 2018

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

Tourism & TravelFilm tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

12 Mar 2018

Thembi Kunene-Msimang, Executive: Marketing and Communications for The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)

Tourism & TravelWTM Africa 2018 to highlight investment in Africa

World Travel Market Africa 12 Mar 2018

#MeetingsAfrica: Tourism the driving force in Africa

Tourism & Travel#MeetingsAfrica: Tourism the driving force in Africa

Danette Breitenbach 8 Mar 2018

Image Supplied by Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town

Tourism & TravelCarlson Rezidor rebrands to leverage international brand equity of the Radisson name

6 Mar 2018

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Tourism & TravelNew Protea Hotels development to bolster accommodation, attract mega-events to Lusaka

21 Feb 2018

Hilton Heliopolis lobby (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelHilton strengthens presence in Egypt with dual-branded hotel in Cairo

15 Feb 2018

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Tourism & Travel#MeetingsAfrica: All that Africa has to offer

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

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Tourism & TravelHilton makes its debut in Cape Verde

1 Feb 2018

Cape Town Carnival (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelCape Town proves its mettle as Africa's events capital

29 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

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Tourism & TravelCarlson Rezidor opens second hotel in Dakar, develops MICE offering

23 Jan 2018

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

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

Johannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

Tourism & TravelJohannesburg only sub-Saharan Africa city in Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017

7 Nov 2017

Source: Marriott International

Tourism & TravelMarriott opens second hotel in Kenya overlooking famous Nairobi National Park

7 Nov 2017

Tony Elumelu and Chris Nassetta at signing. (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelTranscorp Hilton Abuja to remain under Hilton management until 2037

1 Nov 2017

#EntrepreneurMonth: Handcrafting bespoke luxury experiences across Africa with the Holts

Tourism & Travel#EntrepreneurMonth: Handcrafting bespoke luxury experiences across Africa with the Holts

Cari Coetzee 16 Oct 2017

Ethiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

Tourism & TravelEthiopia launches e-visa service for African and international MICE participants

13 Oct 2017

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Tourism & TravelWinners of World Travel Awards Africa announced

11 Oct 2017

Business-leisure market in Africa grows

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Elzaan van Rhyn 9 Oct 2017

The power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

Tourism & TravelThe power of exhibitions in the tourism and travel industry

20 Sep 2017

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Tourism & Travel#TourismMonth: Open skies, more business travel means a stronger Africa

Oz Desai 18 Sep 2017

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Tourism & TravelExploring Kenya's Masai Mara through the eyes of a hotelier

Josephine Wawira 14 Sep 2017

#THINCAfrica: An economic rethink on domestic tourism

Tourism & Travel#THINCAfrica: An economic rethink on domestic tourism

Robin Fredericks 12 Sep 2017

Gauteng will play host to Meetings Africa until 2022

Tourism & TravelGauteng will play host to Meetings Africa until 2022

5 Sep 2017

Trends driving growth in tourism and travel in Africa

Tourism & TravelTrends driving growth in tourism and travel in Africa

29 Aug 2017

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Tourism & TravelUmodzi Park makes strides in Malawian hospitality industry

14 Aug 2017