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Poised for Growth

It’s no coincidence that two of Africa’s biggest economies – Nigeria and South Africa – lead the way in terms of the continent’s most...

VISA WARS

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Adapt to Thrive

The MICE industry in Africa is under pressure to remain relevant and prosperous, with even more emphasis on events and incentive programmes that can differentiate themselves from the competition and work within tight budget constraints, as Dylan Rogers discovered.

What’s not to like?

Everyone’s attention is turned to social media and travel is making the most of it. Ramsey Qubein takes a look at how hotels and airlines are using this platform to win customers.

Under Pressure

The South African car rental industry is under pressure, with all the major players having to innovate and reinvent themselves, just to stay relevant. But, it’s not all doom and gloom, as Kate Kennedy discovered.

The people behind the people

Managing business travellers is becoming more and more complex every day.

Ever Evolving

Loyalty programmes are having to be nimble and evolve all the time, as the needs and desires of their customers change at a similar pace. Richard Holmes takes a look at some of the more recent developments in the corporate travel space, and details what to look out for in the airline, hotel and car rental spaces.

Looking Up

It seems the African MICE industry is always bouncing back from a tough year, and once again things are looking good for this segment of the corporate travel market. Richard Holmes takes a look at some of the trends and gets the thoughts of some of those executives who are immersed in the subject matter, as Africa’s MICE specialists look to make the most of another ‘boom’ year.

The sky’s the limit

A closer look at the latest developments and products in the on-board Wi-Fi space.

Tools of the Trade

Modern day business travel is blessed with a host of tools aimed at making travelling and its booking and management a hassle-free experience. Lynette Dicey takes a closer look at who is offering what, and how best to use the technology available.