BY REDLIP   |    26 FEB 2018 15:05

With a water conservation mindset, WTM Africa 2018 looks forward to driving education around water scarcity and usage through attendees from across the world. The exhibition, to be held in Cape Town from 18-20 April 2018, will work with the City of Cape Town to ensure that its attendees understand how water can be saved within the tourism sector, and how exhibitions can use less water.

​ BY KRISTIE OMAR   |    11 SEPT 2017 06:05

International trade shows have the potential to not only launch smaller tourism businesses, but also assist them in growing their customer base, forging relations with international buyers, and creating infinite employment opportunities within the tourism and periphery sectors. "World Travel Market (WTM) Africa

BY MABEKA MAKOLA   |    22 MAY 2017 09:51

South African Tourism has used INDABA as a platform to launch I Do Tourism (IDT) – an initiative that seeks to remind South Africans of the importance of the tourism industry and the role they can play as advocates for South Africa and for tourism. The purpose of the campaign, according to SA Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, is to show the economic and social value of tourism in South Africa. “Tourism has a ripple effect,” Ntshona notes. “Each direct permanent tourism job opportunity that is created can have 

BY ROBYN ELFORD 21 APRIL 2017 19:01

The doors have now closed on what has been an even more successful WTM Africa with buyers in attendance from 45 countries, with over 8 000 pre-scheduled appointments confirmed and an increase in exhibitors from 2016. 

Key and emerging source markets were represented in buyers and travel professionals from 58 countries, including the Americas, Asia Pacific and Middle Eastern regions including countries such as United Arab Emirates, Saudi 

BY KRISTIE OMAR 6 FEBRUARY 2017 10:13

Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Salifou Siddo to its Board of Directors. Until recently the Chief Executive of the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP), Dr Siddo brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in tourism development, particularly within the SMME sector. Currently serving as Chief Executive at SME TradeLinks (Pty) Ltd, a company which links SMEs to business opportunities in Africa, 

BY MONICA ASHLEY LE-COURE 5 DEC, 2016 07:49

According to tourism statistics, the industry registered more than US $ 340m in revenues in 2015 indicating a 10% increase from 2014. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) held a press conference to announce the Africa Hotel Investment Forum that is happening in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum will provide an excellent platform for Rwanda to 

BY MONICA ASHLEY LE-COURE 25 OCT, 2016 10:23

Joining the likes of Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe; the Ugandan Government has introduced the online visa processing system for visitors to the country.  Visiting the Pearl of Africa for business or Pleasure has never been easier. Choose Uganda as your next holiday destination and experience true African hospitality. 

Home to the source of the world's longest river (river Nile), the world's remaining Mountain Gorillas, vast and diverse natural wild life reserves; Blessed with tropical, all year

BY GUGU GOWERA 10 AUG, 2016 20:44

South Africa is establishing itself as a successful emerging offshore destination for voice and non-voice outsourcing services, with Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban positioning themselves as the country's outsourcing hotspot trio. According to the 2015 Tholons Top 100 Outsourcing Destinations report, which ranks cities in terms of outsourcing attractiveness, Johannesburg, Cape Town and

BY KIM EMMANUEL 01 JULY, 2016 19:26

Premier Hotels and Resorts International announced plans for further expansion in South Africa at its Gala Dinner on Saturday, at East London International Convention Centre celebrating 25 years. Samuel Nassimov, MD of Premier Hotels and Resorts, said there are plans to add another three Premier properties within the next five years.

BY ASHLEY ADDEH 23 MAY, 2016 17:35

Sandton Convention Centre sales and marketing manager, Neil Nagooroo was appointed the new chairman of the Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), at the recent EXSA AGM held in the Western Cape. EXSA, now in its 36th year, has stated its strategy to actively grow and develop the exhibition and events industry within southern Africa through four forums – Venues, Organisers, Suppliers and Young Professionals.  

BY GENIENE PRESTON 25 APR, 2016 08:43

Tourism has the potential to transform the African continent with its ability to bring about economic growth and create employment. The Tourism INDABA has been bringing together Africa’s tourism leaders, policy makers, global buyers and travel media under one roof for 36 years and as such the INDABA places stakeholders at the forefront of business success. This year there are to over 700 African exhibitors at the event – the largest number of African exhibitors worldwide.

WORDS: SHARON GILBERT-RIVETT  |   8 FEB, 2016 05:28

Two of Madagascar’s leading community owned tourism establishments have joined the ranks of Fair Trade Tourism certified establishments on the fabled Red Island. Camp Amoureux and Saha Forest Camp are part of the “Friendly Camp” brand offered by Sahanala, a social venture of which the renowned conservation organisation Fanamby is a member, and take the number of Fair Trade Tourism certified businesses on Madagascar to eight. 

BY BRUCE GERMAINE 20 SEPT, 2015 10:48

Organisers and participants in the change a life cycle have praised Zimbabwe saying it is an irresistible destination and an ornament of regional tourism that offers a unique and fable experience. Tour Director Ursula du Plooy said Zimbabwe has compelling reasons to include it in tours mainly its unique landscape, friendly people and supporting institutions.

BY KRISTIE OMAR 19 AUG, 2015 10:30

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi has appealed to the government to reduce the controversial 15% VAT on tourism accommodation for foreign tourists to 5% in order to grow the sector. Earlier this year, Mzembi lobbied to have the tax removed altogether. Mzembi was quoted in the New Zimbabwe as saying: “I bring from the sector a 

BY THEMBA MSIMANGO 10 JUL, 2015 13:03

As part of Standard Banks commitment to developing entrepreneurs and ensuring the sustainability of their businesses, the bank has added two accelerator programmes, SW7 Tech Accelerator and Ignitor Bootcamp to its business incubator in Rosebank - both dedicated to equipping SMEs with practical tools, knowledge, advice and skills that are essential for their growth.

BY TIDIMALO SHABALALA 25 JUN, 2015 07:43

The 33 kilometre trip up the Sani Pass to the highest pub in Africa and onwards into the ‘mountain kingdom’ will become more accessible and act as a magnet to boost visitor numbers when the job of laying asphalt on the twisting gravel surface that links South Africa and Lesotho is completed.

BY REBECCA BAM 08 JUN, 2015 12:04

The Calabar International Convention Centre [Calabar  ICC] continued to register unprecedented  milestones in the international meetings  industry when the ICCA board, sitting at  the Headquarters in Amsterdam,  Netherlands, formally approved the  application of Calabar ICC to join ICCA. ICCA – is the International Congress and Convention

BY TIDIMALO SHABALALA 15 MAY, 2015 06:06

Lesotho, has announced that the country is to go into high gear in a drive to attract more tourists to the country. At the heart of their goals will be efforts to improve facilities, boost the contribution that tourism makes to the national economy and increase job creation within the tourism and associated business sectors. With 2.5% of the national GDP derived from tourism, there is massive potential for the country to grow the contribution of tourism to the economy and make Lesotho a ‘go to’ destination, says Mr Mpaiphele 

BY BRUCE GERMAINE 10 APR, 2015 13:14

Swaziland Tourism Authority (STA) is set to take centre stage at Africa’s largest B2B inbound and outbound travel showcase, WTM® Africa 2015, next week in Cape Town at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). As momentum and excitement around WTM® Africa is swiftly building, STA is preparing to showcase all that the majestic Kingdom of Swaziland has to offer to both inbound and outbound travel professionals.

BY KRISTIE OMAR 6 APR, 2015 02:33

Ethiopia is set to expand its airport reach with construction of three airport runways in three major regional cites, with a capacity to host big jets like B737. 

The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) the state company tasked with expanding and supervising Ethiopia’s increasing airports signed a $68.5 million (1.37 billion Ethiopian Birr) with three local firms who won tenders for the construction of three airport runways, on December 11, 2014. 

BY KRISTIE OMAR 8, MAR 2015 21:09

Tintswalo Lodges Group has plans to rebuild its Tintswalo Atlantic Lodge after fires in the Cape Peninsula destroyed it. The lodge is expected to reopen and due to public interest, Tintswalo will document the rebuild, which can be followed on its Tintswalo Atlantic rebuild blog.

Gaye Corbett, Tintswalo Lodges Group Owner, will be contributing to the contents of the blog, giving a personal account of what is happening on the ground. 

BY BRUCE GERMAINE 25 FEB, 2015 01:49

Stakeholders, exhibitors and supporters of Africa’s business events industry gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre last night (24 February 2015) to celebrate ten years of Africa’s premier business events exhibition, Meetings Africa.

The gala dinner, hosted at the end of a successful first day of the show, provided an opportunity for the business events industry to celebrate the ten year milestone, the

BY KRISTIE OMAR 14 FEB, 2015 10:24

Over 400 travel and tourism products and services have applied to exhibit at Africa’s biggest and best established travel tradeshow. They include the widest variety and depth of African travel products from both the private and public sectors of the industry, which is why Indaba celebrates the exhibitors as the show’s core differentiator.

BY LUCINDA LACON 4 FEB, 2015 13:06

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge reopened following a full refurbishment of its 6 stand-alone suites and main guest areas.  The lodge’s new décor takes its influence from, and celebrates, the vibrant colours of the African people. 

The well-proportioned rooms each feature a different base colour with patterns and colours layered over and comprise spacious bedrooms, lounges and large bathrooms with new free-standing baths to offer a colourful respite from dusty days out on the reserve. Super-King sized beds, ottomans

BY GWEN BOSMAN 3 FEB, 2015 15:37

OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg will soon be home to the first arrivals lounge in South Africa that is open to all travellers, regardless of airline or travel class.
Famed for its award-winning departure lounges at airports throughout the world, Menzies Aviation, whose VIP Shongololo departure lounge was recently voted the best lounge in the Africa/Middle East region, is the first private operator in the country to introduce an arrivals lounge.

BY LUCINDA LACON 2 FEB, 2015 12:37

Kenya’s newest and most ambitious lodge will open in June 2015. Taken from the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid air’, Angama Mara rests on the rim of the Oloololo Escarpment, which forms part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with magnificent views expanding over the Maasai Mara’s acclaimed Mara Triangle Game Reserve.
A dream come true for Steve and Nicky Fitzgerald who first visited the site nearly 15 years ago, the lodge is also situated where the romantic ‘Ngong Hills’ scenes were filmed in Out of Africa.

BY REBECCA BAM 19 JAN, 2015 07:46

Thanda Private Game Reserve has once again been voted ‘The World's Leading Luxury Lodge’ by the World Travel Awards™. The 21st Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony was held on the 7th December 2014 at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla. Voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide and described as the Oscars of the travel industry, this impressive accolade recognises the

BY ROSEMARY MAC KINNON 18 DEC, 2014 18:35

The 5 star Kurland Hotel, located near the striking beach resorts of Plettenberg Bay on the breathtaking Garden Route has introduced its new look spa, created by the Sanctuary Signature Spas Group, a leading expert in creating, managing and marketing 5-star Spas at award-winning hotels, lodges and wine estates across Africa. The new look Spa includes a private steam room, sauna room, two therapy rooms, relaxation area, gym and a refreshing plunge pool and