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Travel with a conscience

While Cape Town is grappling with the worst water shortage crisis in over a century, tourism and travel stakeholders are conscious of the bitter-sweet...

An Eye on West Africa

Recent news that Hilton is to put $50 million of their own capital into a fund to help owners convert their hotels to one...

Q&A: Marriott – Here to stay

Q: What’s your view on the current state of the African hotel industry? A: We are seeing unprecedented traction for our brands, driving our momentum...

Q&A: TAAG – Strong views

Q: What’s your view on the current state of the African airline industry? A: Africa in some respects is the ‘last frontier’ for global commercial...

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...

An Eye on West Africa

It’s budgeting season again, when hotel owners and managers seek to identify what’s going to happen in 2018. It all used to be so...

Q&A: Gambling on the future

Q: Please update us on the progress of your Time Square project and detail what has been achieved so far? A: Earlier this year the...

Flying high

Q: How would you describe the state of the private aviation industry in South Africa? A: Private aviation activity at our South African FBOs has...

Connecting to wi-fi while travelling?

“I hacked your email on the plane and read everything you sent and received. I did it to most people on the flight.” This...

An Eye on West Africa

It was such a pleasure to stay in the new Fraser Suites hotel in Abuja recently. It had been a long time coming, and...

Strong Growth

A lot has happened since Neil Bald joined aha five years ago. The group has grown its portfolio from 12 hotels and lodges to over...

Q&A: Amadues – Tech savvy

Q: If Amadeus is no longer a GDS company, what is it? A: Amadeus provides the technology which keeps the travel sector moving –...