Wi-fi taking off on board British Airways
British Airways has started powering some of its long-haul aircraft with high-speed wi-fi, with its first three connected aircraft now in service.
The airline will...
Reinventing happiness
Club Med was arguably the pioneer in the premium all-inclusive holiday space, but it has also come to play a significant role in
Hotel check: Clico Boutique Hotel
BACKGROUND: Based in a 65-year-old Cape Dutch building, Clico Boutique Hotel opened in 2006 and in its original carnation was an upmarket guesthouse, offering just seven rooms. After adding a conference and function venue and two extra rooms, the
Q&A: Secure Drive – Peace of mind
Q: In which African countries does Secure Drive operate and are there plans to enter new territories?
A: Secure Drive currently has offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos and Abuja. Through long-term, strategic
Q&A: Betting on Africa
Africa is a key market for Virgin Atlantic, which has been flying to the continent for over 20 years. In fact, its London-
Fastjet increases Harare–Vic Falls flights
Fastjet will increase its flights between Harare and Victoria Falls by two additional frequencies from 2 July.
The additional flights will see the airline now...
HTI: African millennials expect a personalised customer experience
Because millennials have more information available at their fingertips than ever before, they demand the highest levels of service from companies they support.
As a...
What’s next in travel?
Just over one month into a new decade and a variety of travel trends are emerging on Airbnb. From immersive trekking experiences, to prioritising...
Star Alliance and NEC Corporation Develop Biometric Data Recognition Tech
Star Alliance and NEC Corporation, a global player in IT, network and biometric technologies, recently signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based...
Q&A: Air Mauritius – Solid and steady
Air Mauritius has built a reputation as a well-run African airline and important player in the industry, so it’s always a good time
Cathay Pacific adds Cape Town to network
Cathay Pacific’s first non-stop service between Hong Kong and Cape Town, operated by the Airbus A350-900 aircraft, is
Eye on West Africa
A while back I wrote in this column about hotel branding, and how the big international brands don’t, as a general rule, own any of the hotels that they put their name on (with one or two exceptions).Mostly, in Africa, hotel groups manage the properties that they