With this update, Google Earth becomes less of a blank canvas and more of a real, actionable travel tool. The addition of ‘knowledge cards’ and Wikipedia-powered morsels of information about different places, means you have a better idea of what you’re actually looking at. For instance, if you’re doing a quick “flyover” of the neighborhood…
Reminder: The Table Mountain Cableway will shut down operations for renovation and maintenance of the cars from Monday 24 July to Sunday 6 August 2017. Tickets booked for the week of 18 July 2017 will have their usual seven-day validity period shortened to the following: • 18 July – 6 days • 19 July – 5 days…
The World Economic Forum has, for the past 11 years, engaged leaders in travel and tourism to carry out an in-depth analysis of the Travel and Tourism competitiveness of 136 economies across the world. The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index measures “the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable development of the travel…
HVS is pleased to announce that the second Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Africa 2017 will be held on 30th and 31st August, 2017, at the FNB Portside Building, Cape Town. Southern Africa is rapidly gaining significance in the global tourism industry, establishing itself as a must-see destination, as well as a valuable investment playground. THINC Africa provides a unique platform to…
It is that time of the year again when travel professionals from across the world visit Africa for its annual Africa Travel Week. This year, the event will be held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, from 19 to 23 April. Organizers expect an increase in the number of travel professionals compared to last…
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the winners of its 2017 HOT LIST with 75 properties around the world recognized as the best hotel openings of the past year. The HOT LIST selection process started with 675 contenders, and our congratulations go to the following properties in Africa for being featured: L’Hotel, Marrakech, Banyan Tree Tamouda…