TMCs in Africa
As client needs change and with the almost constant pressure on spend, never mind the impact of technology, the travel
DURBAN
OVERVIEW
Durban might be seen as one of the major centres of tourism in South Africa, but it also has the country’s busiest port, along...
The sky’s the limit
A closer look at the latest developments and products in the on-board Wi-Fi space.
A changing game
Traditionally viewed as a leisure travel destination, with the business events sector previously struggling to assert itself on the international stage, Africa is slowly...
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.
Private aviation: poised for growth
The size of the African aviation industry is nothing to be sniffed at.
It apparently supports $55.8 billion of economic activity and 6.2 million jobs...
MiceMaster: A New System for Meetings & Events Cost Containment and Policy Compliance
"94% of the world's companies utilise corporate travel online booking tools (OBTs) to identify cost-saving opportunities and control travel policies. None have handled these...
New kind of luxury
If luxury or ‘premium’ travel is not what it used to be, what does that mean for the traveller of today and the traveller of
Down, but not out
Nairobi has had a tough year.
First there was the January terrorist attack at the 14 Riverside Drive complex, followed by a fresh outbreak of...
Face of the future
The use of biometrics by airlines and airports (not to mention banks, tech firms and governments) is soaring. International Air Transport Association President Gloria...
Ever Evolving
Travel technology. Where do you start?
It’s impossible to think of a time when our travel didn’t involve the internet or a mobile phone.
Yet, that...
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.