Tourism & Travel Wallpost Southern Africa

Aa-isha Hassiem
SOUTH AFRICA
The MSC Poesia docks at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the first time

Image by Aa-isha Hassiem
Image by Aa-isha Hassiem
[Aa-isha Hassiem] To commemorate this occasion, a maiden call ceremony was held with Captain Roberto Leotta, Ross Volk and James Vos in attendance...

Posted 29 days ago | Like
Alan Campbell
SOUTH AFRICA
#BudgetSpeech2024: A call for strategic alignment in South Africa's hospitality industry

#BudgetSpeech2024: A call for strategic alignment in South Africa's hospitality industry
[Alan Campbell] In anticipation of the upcoming budget speech, the tourism and hospitality industry reflects on past achievements and emphasises the crucial need for government collaboration in budget allocation to tackle challenges and unlock new opportunities...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Nombulelo Guliwe
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Unveiling key trends in the travel and tourism sector

#BizTrends2024: Unveiling key trends in the travel and tourism sector
[Nombulelo Guliwe] Today and tomorrow’s traveller is highly evolved, technologically. But far from being detached, unfeeling robots, they are still deeply human, and seek meaningful human experiences, writes SA Tourism’s acting CEO Nombulelo Guliwe...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Martin Wiest
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Top 10 travel trends for 2024

#BizTrends2024: Top 10 travel trends for 2024
[Martin Wiest] Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management, provides insights into the future of travel, offering a glimpse into the trends that will shape our journeys and connections in the years to come...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Sabine Lehmann
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: 5 tourism and travel megatrends to take note of in 2024

#BizTrends2024: 5 tourism and travel megatrends to take note of in 2024
[Sabine Lehmann] Sabine Lehmann, founder and CEO of Curiositas, reveals the five megatrends shaping the tourism and travel landscape in 2024. She shares a roadmap for businesses to stay ahead...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Natalia Rosa
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Practical AI for tourism businesses – saving time for your highest-value work

#BizTrends2024: Practical AI for tourism businesses – saving time for your highest-value work
[Natalia Rosa] Natalia Rosa, founder and CEO of Big Ambitions, shares actionable AI insights for the tourism industry...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Aa-isha Hassiem
SOUTH AFRICA
Singita celebrates 30 years of eco-tourism

(Right) CEO Joe Bailes and (left) Chef Andrew Nicholson
(Right) CEO Joe Bailes and (left) Chef Andrew Nicholson
[Aa-isha Hassiem] To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Singita invited Bizcommunity to meet the CEO Joe Bailes and experience the culinary expertise of its chefs...

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Guy Stehlik
SOUTH AFRICA
The great "aparthotel" deception: Why it matters and what you need to know

The great "aparthotel" deception: Why it matters and what you need to know
[Guy Stehlik] Calling an establishment an 'aparthotel' isn't just about slapping a label on a building with self-catering rooms. It's a commitment to the traveller, whereby an establishment promises a number of amenities and services...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Lee-Anne Bac
SOUTH AFRICA
'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground

'Flight shaming' has the potential to bring tourism to the ground
[Lee-Anne Bac] 'Flight shaming' has the potential to far more harm than good argues Lee-Anne Bac, director of advisory services at BDO South Africa...

Posted 6 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Prepare for a record tourism season, experts say

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[Katja Hamilton] South Africa's 2023 tourism boom: 4.8m international visitors, 70.6% increase, reinforcing its allure for global and domestic travelers...

Posted 6 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
There's nothing quite like a sho't left Mzansi!

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[Katja Hamilton] Sho't Left Travel Week, running until September 10, offers up to 50% off deals for family getaways, making exploring your own country affordable and diverse. Discover South Africa!...

Posted 6 months ago | Like
Guy Stehlik
SOUTH AFRICA
Solving SA's hospitality skills shortage: Service is the key to resolution

Solving SA's hospitality skills shortage: Service is the key to resolution
[Guy Stehlik] The skills shortage in the global hospitality industry has been widely publicised during the past two years as the world - and the hospitality industry in particular - is getting 'back to normal'...

Posted 7 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Cholera outbreak - a potential threat to tourism?

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[Katja Hamilton] Cholera outbreak threatens South Africa's tourism recovery amid president's hopeful announcement, raising concerns for future growth...

Posted 8 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Robben Island fights for its World Heritage status

[Katja Hamilton] The infrastructure of Robben Island is currently facing decay, posing a challenge in its endeavour to retain its World Heritage status, especially as visitor numbers have declined over the years...

Posted 9 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
Sho't Left Travel Week: A chance to boost South Africa's domestic tourism

Sho't Left Travel Week: A chance to boost South Africa's domestic tourism
[Robin Fredericks] The campaign, running from 4 to 10 September 2023, will offer discounts of up to 50% on travel experiences, accommodation, and historical and cultural tours...

Posted 9 months ago | Like
Danette Breitenbach
SOUTH AFRICA
Thanda Safari: An indulgent wildlife experience

Thanda Safari Lodge itself rises up out of the land, blending perfectly with its surroundings, with spectacular views of the 35,000 acre reserve (Image supplied)
Thanda Safari Lodge itself rises up out of the land, blending perfectly with its surroundings, with spectacular views of the 35,000 acre reserve (Image supplied)
[Danette Breitenbach] Danette Breitenbach recently spent time at Thanda Safari, a Big Five private reserve in KwaZulu-Natal...

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#ATMDubai: Enhancing the customer experience through AI

#ATMDubai: Enhancing the customer experience through AI
[Robin Fredericks] The hospitality and tourism industry is constantly looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition, and one of the most exciting developments in recent years is the rise of artificial intelligence...

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
SA Tourism taps into Middle Eastern market, uplifts SMMEs at ATM Dubai

SA Tourism taps into Middle Eastern market, uplifts SMMEs at ATM Dubai
[Robin Fredericks] South Africa's tourism sector was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, with many businesses suffering and people losing their jobs. However, the country is determined to bounce back...

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#WTMA23: How innovative solutions are reshaping the African travel industry in a post-pandemic world

#WTMA23: How innovative solutions are reshaping the African travel industry in a post-pandemic world
[Robin Fredericks] In a post-Covid-19 world, the African travel industry is experiencing a revival thanks to the emergence of innovative solutions...

Posted 11 months ago | Like
Stewart Smith
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2023: How hoteliers should prepare for a cookieless world using first-party data

#BizTrends2023: How hoteliers should prepare for a cookieless world using first-party data
[Stewart Smith] To stay competitive this year and beyond, hoteliers must find new ways to collect and activate data, says Stewart Smith, managing director of sales, Middle East and Africa at Sojern...

Posted 1 year ago | Like
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