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African Sun Hotels loses PR & Marketing Head
Zimbabwe’s Tourism fraternity was thrown into a state of mourning when the news of the demise of African Sun Hotel’s Karen Dhliwayo was confirmed on the last day of 2020.
The late Karen Dhliwayo was the Group head of Public Relations, Marketing, and Innovation at African Sun Hotels.
Karen was a consummate marketing pro… read more
St. Regis Hotels heralds a new beacon of luxury on the Nile with the Oppening of the St. Regis Cairo
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of the River Nile, The St. Regis Cairo is an illustrious icon weaving a powerful story of luxury in the region. Located at the North end of the Corniche, in the heart… read more
Radisson welcomes Africa’s first Radisson Collection Hotel in Bamako
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako, the brand’s debut in Africa.
Located in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, in one of its most sought-after neighbourhoods, ACI 2000, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako is the epitome of convenience, ju… read more
Emirates operates its newest A380 with Premium Economy to London
Emirates has announced that it will deploy its latest flagship A380 aircraft featuring new Premium Economy seats and enhancements across all cabins to London Heathrow.
Starting from January 4,, passengers flying between Dubai and London Heathrow can experience Emirates’ latest A380. Operating as EK003/004, the aircraft… read more
Hotels fully booked for Christmas
Almost all hotels and lodges in resort towns such as Kariba, Masvingo, the Eastern Highlands and Victoria Falls are fully booked for the festive season as the travel bug continues to spreads among locals.
This dovetails with the domestic tourism drive being pursued by Government in the face of the Covid-19 global pandemic whi… read more
Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako, the brand's debut in Africa.
Located in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, in one of its most sought-after neighborhoods, ACI 2000, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Bamako is the epitome of convenience, just 20 m… read more
Hilton Garden Inn has made its South African debut
The 203-key Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch, part of Durban’s Umhlanga Arch mixed-use development, is the prolific hotel brand’s first property in South Africa. Rising 14 storeys high, Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch boasts 139 king, 55 twin, five accessible and four ensuite rooms. We find out more about this exciting property.
Hilt… read more
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Cape Town, the first Hyatt-branded property in the "Mother City." Situated at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, the 137-room Hyatt Regency Cape Town represents Hyatt's growing brand presence across Africa. It joins eight existing properties on the … read more
UNWTO and Google Host Tourism Acceleration Program In MENA
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in partnership with Google hosted their second edition of the global Tourism Acceleration Program in the MENA region, a program designed to boost innovation and digital transformation in the tourism sector in each of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt by providing key insights and… read more
We need to look ahead to the future, Radisson area senior vice president Middle East & Africa says
While the year is coming to an end, global communities continue to work tirelessly to combat the spread of Covid-19. It’s no secret that the hospitality industry has been placed in an incredibly vulnerable position, but within that sobering reality, it’s important to be resilient but also flexible, nimble and open-minded.
With no doubt the… read more
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