An Eye on West Africa
There’s not been a great deal of activity in terms of new hotel construction and openings in West Africa recently. I hear that work...
Doubling up
Virgin Atlantic is betting big on South Africa, adding a second daily service into Johannesburg and reaffirming its commitment to a market its been...
Going Direct
The Lufthansa Group and Tourvest Travel Services have unveiled the first New Distribution Capability (NDC)-capable Direct Connect solution in the South African market. As...
Different Model
As opposed to a ‘standard’ hotel group, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is what the hospitality industry likes to call a ‘soft brand collection’ and...
Air Mauritius A350
BACKGROUND: Air Mauritius used its 50th birthday to introduce the A350-900 aircraft to its fleet, making it the first operator in the Indian Ocean...
aha Makalali Private Game Lodge
BACKGROUND: Formerly an old cattle farm west of the Kruger National Park, Makalali Private Game Lodge is now a premiere wildlife-viewing destination. Previously owned...
Righting itself
Nairobi remains one of Africa’s most prominent business travel destinations, thanks to a good selection of quality hotels, an improved airport experience, and Kenya’s...
Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency Johannesburg offers a seamless MICE experience in Rosebank, one of the city’s most sought-after suburbs.
Ask any Joburger to describe their hometown,...
A changing world
GDS companies have had to move with the times and evolve their offerings and models, as the changing landscape of travel distribution has shaken...
Where to, from here?
What’s the future of the car rental industry? With the sharing economy muscling its way into this space and many people taking a different...
Voice-PoweredDigital Reservations
Avis Rent a Car continues to innovate globally in the car rental space, with a recent integration into the voice-activated Amazon Alexa platform, allowing...
What makes a great travel agent?
If you’re a frequent business traveller, chances are you already know the value of working with a good travel consultant – someone who has...