Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton
Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton marked the debut of the Hyatt House brand in Africa last month, while expanding the brand’s footprint globally in markets...
The Qatari appeal
Its dichotomy of tradition and modernity is perhaps why the Qatar capital has garnered much attention in the recent past. Doha perfectly blends the...
Here to stay
There was a time, not all that long ago, when a travel management company (TMC) was little more than a booking agent, taking care...
Putting on the brakes
With travel budgets under tighter scrutiny than ever before, car rental agencies are feeling the pinch of price-conscious corporate consumers.
“The market is under enormous...
Premium travel weathers gloomy economy
It’s no secret that the South African economy – with knock-on effects for the entire region – is in a tight spot.
Economic growth is...
Come on in
We’ve all hung around in hotel lobbies and the chances are it has been pretty boring. We might have been waiting for a taxi...
A changed world
Whatever we think about the pace of change in our everyday lives, technology is right at the core, enhancing and personalising our experiences like...
Defining luxury
What is ‘luxury’ or ‘premium’ travel?
It's the million-dollar question, isn’t it?
It’s also a question that a lot of travel suppliers are asking themselves, particularly...
Tough times
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who replaced long-time leader Robert Mugabe after an army coup in November 2017, is trying to repair an economy ruined...
Face of the future
The use of biometrics by airlines and airports (not to mention banks, tech firms and governments) is soaring. International Air Transport Association President Gloria...
Holding firm
The African MICE industry has a long way to go.
That’s before it can claim to be a serious global player.
Sure, Africa has much going...
A New Dawn
After more than 30 years of Mugabe rule, Zimbabwe has a new president and the hopes of a more prosperous future, but the