PORT ELIZABETH
OVERVIEW
Port Elizabeth was founded as a town in 1820 to house British settlers and as a way of strengthening the border region between the...
To share or rent?
The emergence of Uber and other ‘ridesharing’ technology offerings has left people asking about the future of the car rental industry. Kate Kennedy investigates...
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...
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...
Full steam ahead
It’s been a difficult few years for some of Africa’s biggest economies, but that hasn’t stopped the world’s big hotel groups from continuing to...
VISA WARS
The notice was issued as follows:
“The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Pretoria, South Africa, is pleased to announce the opening of a...
Strong and resilient
The natural assumption in tough economic times is that overall spend is reduced, people travel less, and those who do travel are forced to...
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...
Can you keep up?
The last decade has shown that there’s a natural fit between technological advancement and an industry such as the global travel industry, which has...
Adapt to Thrive
The MICE industry in Africa is under pressure to remain relevant and prosperous, with even more emphasis on events and incentive programmes that can differentiate themselves from the competition and work within tight budget constraints, as Dylan Rogers discovered.
Smart Traveller
Miles (or points) are a perk of frequent travel and can be redeemed on future flights, upgrades, experiences, merchandise, car hire, accommodation and so...
Holding its own
As the capital of Zambia, Lusaka attracts the majority of business travel to the country. It’s also the country’s most populated region, with nearly...