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Uniting African hospitality and European traditions, the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Ghana marks the debut of the Kempinski luxury brand in West Africa.

Sandton Convention Centre is having another exciting year of firsts, having hosted the high-level African Union Summit in June, which was attended by heads of state, government, ministers, and representatives from the 54 member countries, as well as the successful Ice Age Exhibition of 45 moving, life-size animals distributed among 12 scenes.

Once a small tin mining town, over the last 200-odd years Kuala Lumpur has developed into an energetic, cosmopolitan city and an in-demand international travel destination.

Temples, tombs, gardens and markets, topped off with world-class cuisine – India’s lively capital has much to offer, says Hallie Campbell.

Gautrain is not only about a train. It is about people who are proud of what their nation can achieve. People who yearn for freedom of movement. People who hunger for upward mobility. People who demand available, fast, punctual service. It is about people on the move.

Daniel Szlapak, Joint CEO of Fairview Hotel Ltd/City Lodge East Africa, talks to Dylan Rogers about partnering with City Lodge to expand 3-star hotel offerings in East Africa.

Digital connectivity will soon be transforming the onboard experience. Tom Otley reveals the latest technology set to make your journey fly by.

It's our annual Directory issue. All you need to know about travelling to Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

Mbabane, Swaziland

With new branches in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, Hertz Rent a Car clearly believes that southern Africa has the market potential for its product. Wils Raubenheimer, CEO of Hertz Rent a Car’s southern African operations, took some time answer a few questions about the company’s expansions and new product offerings.

The South African hotel industry has some challenges, with the changes to the country’s visa regulations top of that list. Tsogo Sun CEO Marcel von Aulock addresses this issue and others in this chat with Business Traveller Africa, along with a look at other Tsogo Sun-related issues.

Zurich, with its central location in the north of Switzerland, is often referred to as the gateway to Europe, as you can reach surrounding countries easily by train or connecting flight. In 2012 the airport processed 24.8 million visitors, an all-time high. But with so much on offer, Zurich is actually worthy of more than just its gateway status.