Time for SONA to map out ‘the how’ for tourism
One-liners and sweeping statements about the importance of tourism to the South African economy are not enough for the 2020 SONA. While the sector...
New look for Richard’s Bay hotel
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay is undergoing a soft refurb. The hotel’s reception, bar, smoking lounge, restaurant, pool deck now sport a colourful retro-vibe muted by natural wood along with ambient lighting and a nature-inspired colour. Thea van der
Ethiopian postpones flights to Istanbul
Ethiopian Airlines has postponed its inaugural flight to Istanbul (Turkey). Operations were scheduled to start on 5 December,
Air France launches new menu
Air France has announced that it will add a new menu to its a la carte menu selection on board long-haul flights.
‘My Fun Menu’...
E-hailing enters Polokwane
Taxify has launched operations in Polokwane, and is the first ride-hailing service to connect passengers with drivers in this city to
SAA to enter into business rescue
South African Airways’ board of directors has adopted a resolution to place the company into business rescue at the earliest opportunity.
This follows consultation with...
Onomo acquires Waterfront property
African hotel group ONOMO Hotels has added Signature Lux Waterfront by ONOMO to its portfolio. The recently-launched hotel brings a new competitor to the Cape Town CBD and popular Waterfront area. The hotel offers 89 contemporary-style rooms that
Rezidor enters its 30th country in Africa
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has entered its 30th African country with the debut of its upper upscale brand, Radisson Blu, in Cameroon.
The Radisson...
SAs first exclusive procurement travel summit
Africa's first independently owned and peer-led event for South African procurement professionals, Procure Travel Africa, is on track and scheduled to take place in...
British Airways investment
British Airways’ chief executive Alex Cruz has pledged that the airline’s £4.5bn investment programme will improve the flying experience for all customers.
Speaking at WTM...
New dining option in Cape Town
Aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites, Cape Town has completed the refurbishment of its in-house restaurant, the Canal Café, and
The President Hotel joins Preferred Hotels
The President Hotel in Cape Town has been accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand.
Preferred Hotels &...