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Travel & Tourism to see major resurgence due to Chinese travellers
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), today shed light on the substantial resurgence of China’s Travel & Tourism sector.
According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, China’… read more
The Hospitality Industry in the Era of Web3: A Transition Towards Digital Transformation
The emergence of Web3 technologies has ushered in a transformative wave across various industries, with luxury brands taking the lead in adopting these innovations. According to a recent study conducted by CoinGecko, 37% of apparel and luxury goods brands have already initiated strategies in the Web3 realm. As decentralized platforms, bl… read more
African safari camps step up their wellness offerings
Wellness has become an important focus throughout the global travel and tourism industry. Just over a fifth (21%) of global travelers are currently travelling for health- and wellness- driven reasons, according to the 2022 Travel Trends research by luxury travel network Virtuoso, conducted jointly with YouGov.
The trend has not gone unnoti… read more
Club Med has discovered a hidden South African gem
When people think of South Africa, the big names like Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Johannesburg often steal the limelight. But also worthy of attention is KwaZulu Natal, the country's answer to a tropical paradise. Known and loved by locals for its warm, subtropical climate and incredible white-sand beaches, KwaZulu Natal has remained a b… read more
Atzaro unveils plans for a luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta
The hotel company Atzaro has revealed plans for its upcoming Atzaro Okavango camp, slated to open in March.
Located within a 425-square-mile, private concession in northern Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, the camp will offer 12 suites, with two designated as private-use villas. Suites are equipped with plunge pools, o… read more
Outlook strong for incentive travel sector according to IBTM World’s Incentive Travel Report
IBTM World’s 2023 Incentive Travel Report indicates that the recovery of the incentive travel sector is going from strength to strength, with its global market value projected to reach £174 billion by 2031.
The report, written by IBTM Contributor Mike Fletcher… read more
Key learnings & opportunities in the hybrid model of Meetings and Events
Revenue from the global events and meetings industry, as reported by Research Dive, is projected to increase from … read more
New data shows investment returning to global tourism sector
The report, which is based on data from fDi Markets, fDi Intelligence's proprietary database of greenfield FDI projects, as well as international tourism data from UNWTO, provides a broad overview of the ongoing investment cycle in the tourism sector, breaking down investment figures by region, segments and companies. Key findings incl… read more
Club Med brings two resorts to South Africa
The beach and bush resorts are described as setting new standards in experiential travel. South Africa is set to receive its first all-inclusive Club Med resorts, with a R2-billion local investment in northern KwaZulu-Natal, through a joint venture between Collins Residential and the international hospitality group.
Absa, African Ba… read more
Pullman Cape Town City Centre opens its doors to welcome guests
Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House - an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of Table Mounta… read more
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