SOUTH AFRICA
Every industry has a responsibility to do good. In the travel industry, and as travellers, making our travel matter is vital.
Teresa Richardson 1 day ago
SOUTH AFRICA
South-Africa born and Geneva-based Gavin Tollman, Global CEO of Trafalgar, shares his love of travel and what he's most excited about for its future in 2019:
Jenna Berndt 10 Jul 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
For South Africa's travel industry to prosper long-term, young school leavers and employees must be convinced of the many exciting opportunities and chances for skills development a career in travel will bring...
Sam van Gool 27 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
As a lover of all things travel - and the ambition to start his own business - Matt Davison, founder of Tickets and Tour, who is still young himself, has catapulted his passion, not only for the industry, but for South Africa's youth...
Robin Fredericks 24 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
"Has anybody ever asked you what you're passionate about and you can't help but have a glow before you respond?"
Robin Fredericks 21 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Whether you love or loathe the selfies, the "wokeness" and general thrust of Generation Z culture, the ideas, technologies and resultant change this vibrant populace of our era has ushered in, cannot be overstated...
Odette Faling 20 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
There has never been a more critical time for companies to attract, retain and keep young employees happy in the workplace...
Teresa Richardson 18 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Travelcheck.co.za, SouthAfrica's newest online booking website has launched. We chat to CEO Odette Faling to find out more...
Robin Fredericks 10 Jun 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Is your company still relying on Excel worksheets or - dare we say it - using pen and paper to calculate travel expenses? If so, you're not alone...
Oz Desai 21 May 2019
AFRICA
Intra-Africa travel should be a priority for every South African...
Jenna Berndt 21 May 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Business is stressful, and stress is not something you want to flirt with. In a health-conscious world, more and more people are looking for a work-play balance that helps to ease the strain and provide food for the soul at the same time...
Avukile Mabombo 8 Apr 2019
GLOBAL
Cape Town, South Africa, was selected as one of 15 top global destinations for a case study by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the World Tourism Cities Federation...
Enver Duminy 12 Mar 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
When the Finance Minister chooses an Aloe Ferox - that bitter, hardy and spiky indigenous species best known for its resilience in extreme climates - as a metaphor for the country's budget, you know you're in for a rather prickly year...
Andrew Stark 11 Mar 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
For many years, content has been king when it comes to marketing travel and tourism brands. This is changing...
Natalia Rosa 4 Feb 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africans are increasingly exploring their own country, which offers a diverse range of destinations and activities just a few hours' drive, or short flight, away.
Kerry Hayes 16 Jan 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Tourism is an organic industry, growing and changing as the needs and wants of travellers shift, and service providers adapt their offerings to meet these requirements...
Kerry Hayes 9 Jan 2019
GLOBAL
Based on data from the Department of Commerce and Community Marketing Inc., the estimated annual economic impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) travellers is over $75bn per year in the US alone...
Eugene Yiga 3 Jan 2019
SOUTH AFRICA
Personalisation has become a buzzword in the travel industry with the rise of the digital age. As travel businesses, we are increasingly challenged to build a personal connection with the consumer or risk losing them to businesses that do.
Teresa Richardson 13 Dec 2018
AFRICA
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO's forecast for 2018...
Enver Duminy 5 Oct 2018
SOUTH AFRICA
Take a moment to consider why 10 million tourists visit South Africa's shores annually...
Andrew Stark 7 Aug 2018
SOUTH AFRICA
In his role as cruise director of MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia, Stephen Cloete has been to over 65 countries around the world. He tells Eugene Yiga about his love for life (and work) at sea...
Eugene Yiga 1 Aug 2018
SOUTH AFRICA
The brand-customer relationship is a complex one; in contemporary marketing, it's developed by data analytics, and to a large degree, relationship marketing tools such as loyalty programmes. The question is, how relevant are these programmes to the local consumer?
Danny Bryer 30 Jul 2018
AFRICA
"Developing our relationships with other African nations will allow us to capitalise on tourism growth across the continent."
Enver Duminy 12 Jul 2018
MALTA
July's 30 degree-plus temperatures and long sunny days mark the advent of the Mediterranean summer season and herald the arrival of Malta's 2.3 million tourists...
Marcus ‘The Maltese Falcon’ Brewster 6 Jul 2018
SOUTH AFRICA
Natalia Rosa cites some of South Africa's leading travel professionals, and their words of wisdom on the travel industry...
Natalia Rosa 18 Jun 2018
SOUTH AFRICA
Airbnb's Chris Lehane and CiTi's Joshin Raghurbar took part in a conversation on how, through technology, tourism can generate new economic opportunities and authentic experiences...
Robin Fredericks 26 Oct 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
Travelling safely isn't just about protecting yourself and your belongings - it's about taking the time to understand the customs and laws of your destination...
Boris Dzhingarov, Monetary Library 7 Aug 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
As an entrepreneur, you're always watching for the next great conference or retreat to attend. If you love to travel and see the world, here are five ideas for your next entrepreneurial adventure...
Boris Dzhingarov, Monetary Library 22 May 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
Not long after appointing Ross Volk to the position of managing director of MSC Cruises South Africa, the company has also announced that it will be introducing the MSC Meraviglia...
Angie White 24 Apr 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
Bucket lists are notoriously fickle things. Just when you think you've got it sorted something else comes along that bumps everything else off...
Nicci Botha 3 Apr 2017
