British Airways launches new service at Heathrow
British Airways is introducing a new service called Premium Transfer Drive at Heathrow to ensure that customers who are at risk of missing their...
Accor Acquires stake in Mantis Group
AccorHotels has announced a strategic partnership with the South Africa-based Mantis Group, a collection of privately-owned, managed and branded five-star properties and lodges located...
Travelport launches new airlines product
Travelport has announced the launch of Travelport Resolve, a new product for airlines.
Travelport Resolve automates the sourcing and distribution of hotel rooms, air re-booking...
The Capital Moloko to renovate
The Capital Moloko has announced plans to undergo a soft renovation, with the project aimed at updating its exteriors, carpeting and soft furnishings. It also includes a complete revamp of the hotel’s restaurant...
SLOW XS launches at Lanseria International Airport
Comair Limited has launched SLOW XS, a new lounge at Lanseria International Airport to the north-west of Johannesburg.
SLOW XS is the latest addition to...
Emirates introduces new chauffeur-drive cars
Emirates has partnered with BMW to provide a fleet of luxury automobiles for its complimentary chauffeur-drive service for business class passengers in the UAE.
The...
Cape Town to host AviaDev
AviaDev, the African aviation conference, will take place in Cape Town in June.
The networking event, which is entering its third year, initially took place...
Traditional travel management on trial
What travel industry stakeholders call ‘traditional travel management’ stands accused of failing to serve business clients’ needs in an environment where every new gadget,...
SAA Airbus 320-200 Business Class
BACKGROUND: The national flag carrier of South Africa, SAA services 56 local and international destinations from O.R. Tambo International Airport, its hub. SAA flights...
SMARTmeetings launches in Rwanda
Reed Exhibitions has announced the launch of SMARTmeetings powered by ibtm events.
The new event will take place for the first time in Kigali, Rwanda...
Billion Group opens four-star Mthatha hotel
South African property development company, Billion Group has ventured into hotel development with the opening of the four-star, R130-million ($10m) Mayfair Hotel in Mthatha,...
Ethiopian Links Buenos Aires with Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of weekly flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina, via Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,...