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Advertorial – Hertz: Enhancing the experience
The business of car rental is not without its challenges; in line with Hertz Rent a Car’s progressive strategy however, the brand’s value-add product and service savvy is proving the perfect accompaniment to its core business – the Hertz Emergency Rescue Option (HERO) for example.
Q&A: Moving forward
Despite its troubled financial situation, South Africa’s national carrier is making strides to recover its favourable standing. SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali outlined some of the recent changes to the airline’s route map and fleet and updated Business Traveller Africa on the effect the oil price and exchange rate have had on the airline.
Q&A: Back on track
In its nearly 20 years of operation, Birchwood Hotel and O.R Tambo Conference Centre has made a name for itself as the go-to venue for large corporate or government conferences. But the times are changing, and so is this stalwart establishment. Kevin Clarence chatted to Dylan Rogers about what’s been happening at Birchwood over the last 18 months.
Industry Needs First
Amadeus Southern Africa has a new General Manager in the form of Scotsman Andy Hedley, with the former Head of Technical Business at Travelstart taking office in November – giving him just enough time to see what he’s in for, before treating editor Dylan Rogers to lunch at the Amadeus office in Johannesburg.
What’s not to like?
Everyone’s attention is turned to social media and travel is making the most of it. Ramsey Qubein takes a look at how hotels and airlines are using this platform to win customers.
Under Pressure
The South African car rental industry is under pressure, with all the major players having to innovate and reinvent themselves, just to stay relevant. But, it’s not all doom and gloom, as Kate Kennedy discovered.
ExecuJet extends Nigerian line maintenance station
ExecuJet has extended its line maintenance capability for EASA-registered aircraft at its base in Lagos
The people behind the people
Managing business travellers is becoming more and more complex every day.
Emirates extends online check-in
Emirates has extended its online check-in from 24 to 48 hours before departure