Q&A: United Airlines – New connection
Q: What is United’s view on Africa and where does it fit into the airline’s strategy?
A: United would always like to consider itself...
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...
Bumpy Road Ahead
It’s been a year since Bidvest announced that it would no longer represent Budget Car Rental in the South African market, with Avis Southern Africa...
Q&A: RwandAir – On the rise
RwandAir, the national carrier for Rwanda, has big plans for a piece of the global air travel market. With one of the youngest fleets
ASATA Column: Navigate the fluctuating landscape
A technology ban, changing visa regulations and enhanced security measures at airports. The rules for travel seem to be fluctuating continuously, making it almost...
Lonrho column
Your friend in Africa - Ewan Cameron - talks about the future of commercial aircraft in Africa.
ASATA Column: Avoid travel burnout
If you’re sitting at an airport right now about to board yet another flight, the chances are your tolerance for airport lounges, hotel rooms...
Five trends to impact business and conferencing travel in 2020
The hospitality industry as a whole is feeling the crunch of the current economic climate, with conferencing venues in particular seeing a change in...
ASATA Column: Stamp of credibility
At ASATA we are often contacted by travellers – business and leisure – who have been the victim of unscrupulous so-called travel providers.
There is...
An Eye on West Africa
I have lived on the west coast for over 15 years now. Sure, I haven’t been everywhere yet, but having been to resorts in...
Q&A: Preferred Hotels – Celebrating growth
Q: What, for you, was the biggest achievement of those first 50 years?
A: Among other things, I was incredibly proud of our successful...
Back to Level 1
As President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a return to Level 1 this week, there is a renewed sense of positivity in the air and the...