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Hotel review: Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4

BACKGROUND: The new Crowne Plaza opened in October and shares a lobby and facilities with the Holiday Inn Express T4. It’s important if arriving by taxi to not confuse this with the Crowne Plaza Heathrow or the Holiday Inn Express Heathrow, both of

Radisson Blu opens in Casablanca

Radisson Blu has opened its first hotel in Casablanca - the Radisson Hotel Group’s second hotel in Morocco. Radisson Blu Hotel, Casablanca City Center is...

SkyTeam and Hertz partner up

SkyTeam has partnered with global car rental company, Hertz, becoming the first airline alliance to offer car hire benefits to

Courtyard Sandton sports new-look lounge

The Courtyard Hotel Sandton has revamped its Club Lounge, bar and patio. This commercial area is now bookable and features a new look and feel,...

BA ups premium flight frequencies

British Airways (operated by Comair) has added more flight frequencies on its route network commencing mid-September 2019, which are available for booking with immediate...

PEDs permitted on SA British Airways flights

British Airways (operated by Comair) announced today that its customers may now use their portable electronic devices (PEDs) at all times during their journey...

City Lodge undertakes makeovers

The City Lodge Hotel Group has a series of refurbishments in progress. Courtyard Hotel Sandton and five Road Lodges around the country are currently being...

Virgin Atlantic explores augmented reality

Virgin Atlantic is introducing training technology that allows the airline’s cabin crew to use augmented reality to familiarize

Tumi arrives at Cape Town’s Canal Walk

TUMI, an international travel accessories and lifestyle brand, has unveiled its latest South African store in Cape Town and a renovated Sandton City outlet.

Federal Airlines punting safari service

Federal Airlines has reduced the commute from Johannesburg to Singita’s private concession in the Sabi Sand wildlife reserve by

ExecuJet welcomes Africa’s first PC-24

ExecuJet will be the first business aviation company to operate and manage a Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet in Africa.

SAA Increases West African connectivity

South African Airways has enhanced connectivity to West Africa following the successful completion of a Memorandum of Understanding with Africa World Airlines, the airline’s Ghanaian partners. The MOU allows the two airlines to enhance their