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Hyatt House opens second hotel in Africa
"Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is everything the name represents – a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents. We want each and every guest who comes through our doors to feel that they can let their real-life routines roll on, even when they’re o… read more
Email's not dead: The way you're using it is
In reality, the idea that email is dead couldn’t be further from the truth. In 2021, nearly 320 billion emails were sent a day. Additionally, 99% of the world’s 4 billion-plus email users check their inboxes at least once a day, with some checking as many as 20 times a day. Add in the fact tha… read more
Delta Air Lines to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta & Cape Town
According to Wesgro, the official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town & the Western Cape, major US airline Delta Air Lines is planning to launch a year-round three times weekly nonstop service between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in … read more
MeetingsAfrica2022: Sharpening the Skill set of Africa MICE Sector for Recovery
Some of the global and renowned Business Events and Tourism experts from Africa, UK Europe and the rest of the world will share their expertise on 28 February at 5th and 2020 Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass at this year’s Meetings Africa.
Among the 2022 faculty are Désirée Baltussen, Chief Business Development Officer, ICCA – … read more
Border Re-Opening to Boost Tourism Sector
The re-opening of Zimbabwe borders has excited players in the tourism sector who say the move would allow free movement of tourists and boost their operations.
The tourism sector has been the hardest hit industry worldwide following imposition of travel restrictions as countries reacted to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Like ma… read more
India locomotives inaugurated In Mozambique
Four Cape Gauge Diesel locomotives, manufactured by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) for export to Mozambique were formally inaugurated by H.E. the President of Mozambique, in presence of H.E. the President of Zimbabwe at Beira on 11th of February 2022.
Financed and manufactured in India, BLW hopes that this delivery will enable India… read more
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates official opening
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank is the third Hyatt hotel opened in collaboration with an affiliate of Millat Investments.
“Hyatt House Johanne… read more
Transnet temporarily suspends Blue Train operations
According to an EWN news report, the rail agency said its decision to pull the famous locomotive from the tracks was a precautionary measure following what it calls "recent incidents".
Earlier this month, the… read more
Cape Wine Auction raises more than R12m for charity
Held at the Quoin Rock Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 12 February, the auction saw guests bidding generously for a collection of once-in-a-lifetime lots.
Darielle Robertson, director of The Cape Wine Auction, says: "We are delighted with this year’s results especially given the tough economic times we are going through.… read more
MeetingsAfrica2022: No virtual Platform for Exhibitions
Although the 2022 edition of Meetings Africa will take a hybrid format, exhibitions are strictly physical. However, buyers have a virtual option to join the event which will take place from February 28 – March 2 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Affirming this, Chief Convention Bureau Officer of the South African National Convention Bureau… read more
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