Hilton Worldwide will be opening its first property in Botswana next year. Its upscale-yet-affordable Hilton Garden Inn property will be the first in a series of the company ‘s new hotels to make its debut over the next several years. The 150-room hotel will be located in the capital, Gaborone, a short ride from Sir Seretse…
It is an unfortunate fact that the U.S. continues to be one of the world’s leading markets for illegal wildlife products, including jewellery, skins and trinkets. … Corporate leaders understand that they can play a constructive role in implementing policy goals when they are engaged from the beginning of the process. For this reason, the…
Not too long ago, getting from one city to another often meant a connection in Europe. That is finally changing, as low-cost airlines are taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class.It has not been easy for them. African nations signed an “open skies” agreement in 1988, similar…
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 marked a momentous occasion for MalaMala Game Reserve and for the South African eco-tourism industry in general. It saw the official launch of the “new” MalaMala Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd – a private-public partnership between Mr Michael Rattray, the founder and previous owner of MalaMala, Mr Stephen Saad, the owner of the…
African Sun and Legacy Hospitality have signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Tourism in Zimbabwe. The agreement provides for the management, refurbishment and expansion of 5 of African Sun’s strategic assets. The Kingdom at Victoria Falls, Elephant Hills Resort, Hwange Safari Lodge, The Monomotapa Hotel and Troutbeck, with expansion projected for Caribbea…
The tourism industry is of vital importance to South Africa, because of its capacity to grow the country’s GDP through economic growth, job creation and attracting foreign exchange. In 2013 alone, the number of persons employed in the tourism industry amounted to 4,5% of all employed persons in South Africa, providing jobs at all skill…
Cape Town – A concierge from Rondebosch East, Cape Town, scooped two prestigious awards within a month for his dedication to service, including the coveted Golden Keys. Masood Sadulla, 31, uses his “experience, contacts and institution” to ensure that his guests leave the country with unforgettable memories. Sadulla now proudly displays the precious crossed golden…