Amadeus Column: Distribution is changing
From driverless cars to virtual reality, the world is facing unprecedented technological change. So, it will not come as a big surprise that we...
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
MICE in Mauritius
Q: What service does the Mauritius Incentive Connection offer?
A: MIC is driven by the MICE team of Connections DMC that co-ordinates and operates all...
Hotels ‘keep it clean’ for future travel
Ask hotels to name their competitive edge and ‘location, location, location’ was amongst the expected responses. Now, cleanliness has become one of the most...
An Eye on West Africa
Had things gone to plan, I would have been writing this after the presidential election in Nigeria, and talking about the potential impact of the result on the hospitality industry. No fewer than 73 candidates were in the running, although I did notice that some
Q&A: Showcasing Africa
South Africa-based Thebe Exhibitions and Projects concluded a partnership deal with global player Reed Exhibitions in 2013. The resulting entity was Thebe Reed Exhibitions,...
ASATA Column: Big Data needs the human touch
We all know that Big Data is the answer if we want the ultimate personalised travel experience of the future.
Our future travel experience will...
Q&A: Minor Hotels – Steady expansion
Q: What’s your view on the current state of the African hotel industry?
A: It is most certainly expanding aggressively in certain regions such...
Navigating airport security
From carry-on restrictions for liquids and gels, to unpacking laptops and removing belts, getting through airport security can be more than a chore when...
Q&A: The Regency – New player
A new hotel management company has emerged in South Africa, headed up by Managing Director Siyanda Dlamini. Together with Key Spirit Development, the group...
An Eye on West Africa
The hospitality industry is very visible. We don’t hide our light under any bushels, we push ourselves to the forefront. We want to be...
An Eye on West Africa
There’s not been a great deal of activity in terms of new hotel construction and openings in West Africa recently. I hear that work...