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The Cellars-Hohenort presents the ultimate festive year-end solution for corporates
With the festive season around the corner, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa in Cape Town has opened bookings for year-end celebrations. The five-star hotel is the ideal destination to conclude the year’s work, reward staff and build team spirit,… read more
Nigerian Travel Agents set to make a splash at WTM
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is set to make a significant impact at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024, scheduled for November 5-7. With a strong contingent of members and a robust digital marketing strategy, NANTA aims to promote Nigerian cultural tourism to a global audience.
The … read more
KTB targets the diaspora market with ”Ziara Kenya” campaign
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is leveraging Kenyan missions abroad to anchor its diaspora tourism campaign in a bid to increase tourism arrivals into the country.
Dubbed ‘Ziara Kenya: One Diaspora, One Tourist’, the campaign seeks to harness the over 3 million Kenyans in the diaspora to help market their motherland through th… read more
Business Travel set to surpass pre-pandemic levels to reach a record US$1.5 trillion in 2024
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN.
The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel,… read more
Boeing delays first 777X delivery to 2026, lays off 17,000 employees
In a message sent to Boeing employees, Kelly Ortberg – President and CEO – has announced the company will lay off 17,000 workers(about 10 percent of the total workforce) and will delay the first 777X delivery to 2026.
“On the 777X program, the challenges we have faced in development, as well as from the flight test pau… read more
Essence of Africa targets quality buyers to fuel African tourism growth
As African tourism gears up for a period of renewed growth, attracting the right international buyers is becoming a top priority for the tourism industry. Essence of Africa, a new trade event set to launch this December in Kenya, is placing its bets on attracting high-value buyers to fuel this growth. This strategic focus is no surpris… read more
South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (October 2024 to February 2025)
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period October 2024 to February 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state … read more
Moore doubles down on Visa requirement
United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government's decision to impose visa requirements.
In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government's decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as … read more
WTTC’s global leaders’ dialogue yields strategic insights for future of travel & tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its annual Global Leaders’ Dialogue (GLD) during its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia today, where government officials and industry leaders discussed pivotal strategies to foster long-term sustainable… read more
5th World Culinary Awards: South Africa named Africa's Best Culinary Destination 2024
The winners of the 5th World Culinary Awards, the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the culinary industry, have been announced. … read more
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