Survival of the wisest
Without a doubt, 2020 has been an unprecedented year … and it’s not yet over. While it would be unfair to say that the...
Q&A: Dynamic growth
Q: What’s your view on the state of the South African business travel industry?
A: It is always dynamic. With current economic pressures, we are...
ASATA Column: Managing crises
You have an important meeting in China, but the fast-spreading Coronavirus means the country is in lock-down.
You have a flight booked to Spain, but...
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
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...
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-
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...
HTI: Hotels ‘get personal’
As with many things, we’ve come full circle!
For years, travellers were content to be unknown to hotel hosts…‘another booking, another room number’. Today, however,...
Q&A: Sandton Convention Centre – Embracing innovation
Q: What are your thoughts on the current state of the SA conference and exhibition industry?
A: Exhibitions continue to be accepted as smart marketing,...
Business travel in Africa: a road to recovery?
After months of shutdown and remote working, the reopening of African borders for business travel, as discussed in my last article (see story here),...
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...
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