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Comair suspends flights

In line with the directive from President Cyril Ramaphosa, Comair is suspending all its British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com flights, effective 26...

A practical survivor’s guide to self-quarantine from Corporate Traveller

COVID-19 has halted business as usual. Around the globe business travel has come to a grinding halt as governments warn against non-essential travel, both...

Q&A: Radisson – Aiming for the stars

Q: How many brands do you have operating in Africa, and which have been the most well-received by the public? A: Radisson Hotel Group historically...

Putting on the brakes

With travel budgets under tighter scrutiny than ever before, car rental agencies are feeling the pinch of price-conscious corporate consumers. “The market is under enormous...

Premium travel weathers gloomy economy

It’s no secret that the South African economy – with knock-on effects for the entire region – is in a tight spot. Economic growth is...

HTI Column: Hotels and OTAs – What’s the ‘Deal’?

Online Travel Agents are continuing their profound effect on the global hotel industry. OTAs are those third party booking sites such as Expedia, Travelstart and...

Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Announcement

Tsogo Sun Hotels will welcome the Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa to its luxury portfolio effective 1 April 2020. Located in the heart of the...

New Ethiopian destination management service

Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter and aviation consultancy has introduced a new high-end travel service, Krimson Koncierge. Launched at Aviation Africa 2020,...

Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch now open

Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch now open The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments, Melrose Arch opened for business yesterday, 1 March. The first...

Travelport achieves level 4 NDC certification as

Travelport, the leading technology company serving the global travel industry, has achieved level 4 NDC certification as an aggregator from IATA. This certification confirms that...

BA reduces single-use plastics

British Airways wants to remove more than 700 tonnes of single-use plastic on board its flights in 2020, amounting to more than a quarter...

Airlink introduces JHB-EL flights

Airlink will launch a mid-morning flight between Johannesburg and East London from 16 March. The key objective of this flight is to provide connections with...