Reed Exhibitions Africa is constantly stepping up energy saving and fine-tuning waste management, with a view to reuse or recycle waste wherever possible...
Issued by Reed Exhibitions 22 Apr 2021
Briony Brookes, head of PR and communications at Cape Town Tourism unpacks marketing brand Cape Town Tourism during one of the toughest years in the tourism industry...
Robin Fredericks 15 Apr 2021
The virtual event featured a content programme with over 40-panel discussions and presentations by 170 international and Africa speakers on tourism-related trends in Africa and beyond...
Entries are open for the WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2021, with this year's ceremony including a series of Global Awards for the first time...
Travel professionals from around the globe kicked off Africa Travel Week on 7 April 2021 with over 1,000 meetings and 15 content sessions all aimed at #MakingTravelHappenAgain...
This year's Africa Travel Week, which takes place virtually this week from 7-9 April, will feature trends, insights and speakers from across the globe...
This campaign highlights that the Mother City is diverse, inexpensive and suited to all travellers...
Travel and tourism professionals from around the world will reconnect with vital business partners this week at WTM Virtual...
World Responsible Tourism Day (6 November) and World Safari Day (25 November) are soon approaching. These occasions recognise businesses and destinations that work to educate, inspire and improve the world through the power if tourism.
As the hospitality industry opens up and more people travel, technology is playing an important role in helping keep everyone safe. City Lodge Hotel Group now offers guests contactless online check-in...
Issued by City Lodge Hotel 22 Oct 2020
Jumbari Family Safaris has partnered with Greenpop the not-for-profit forest restoration and urban greening organisation in an effort to promote sustainable travel by decreasing traveler's carbon footprint when traveling to Africa...
Here's how to travel with purpose and be a more responsible tourist...
Brendan Paddison and Karla Boluk 18 Sep 2020
Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell has encouraged locals and visitors to the province to make use of the opportunity to explore the unique heritage that belongs to all...
Samara Private Game Reserve has announced its acceptance as a fellow member of The Long Run - a global community of nature-based tourism businesses committed to meeting the highest standards of sustainability...
With the gradual easing of border restrictions around the world and as countries slowly start welcoming tourists back, it goes without saying that Covid-19 has been particularly devastating on the tourism sector...
Sisa Ntshona 29 Jul 2020
Clinton Thom, general manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, pens why the local industry will need locals to support them as much as possible...
Clinton Thom 28 Jul 2020
Working with professional health and travel industry bodies, Shamwari Private Game Reserve has developed a set of safety standards to mitigate the possibility of Covid-19 virus spreading at its facilities when it reopens in September...
Like with many other industries, the world over, it has taken innovation, determination, and adaptability to continue business activities...
Dr Duncan MacFadyen 20 Jul 2020
Developing countries that depend heavily on tourists need international support and more sustainable offerings for the future...
Davina Stanford and Adama Bah 19 Jun 2020
The WTM Global Hub online resource platform will connect and support travel industry professionals globally...
The 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards has awarded Spier Wine Farm Gold in its Responsible Business category...
Our world has been turned upside down by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. It calls for innovation and smart solutions as we brace ourselves for the economic and social impact of the outbreak and the much needed social isolation...
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold 25 Mar 2020
The Covid-19 crisis is an epic disaster for the global travel industry. But we shouldn't try to return to business as usual...
The Radisson Hotel Group is set to launch a global roll-out plan of plastic reduction - including the introduction of bulk amenities in all hotels across the group's portfolio by 2022...
WTM Africa 2020 is tackling travel sustainability at macro and micro levels this year, by lining up a number of eco-conscious initiatives alongside recognising game-changing sustainability practices in the African travel industry...
From nature treks to conscious dining - what's next in travel?
"Although all generations are now looking for activities and experiences, above all else, what makes this market more complex, is the individual preferences and demands of each generation and of course ultimately, the challenge facing marketers trying to engage with them."
With sustainability being one of the most critical issues facing our world today, a green revolution within the tourism and hospitality industry is vital to ensuring the growth of these sectors into the future...
Brett Hendricks 4 Feb 2020
A City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) breakfast will soon have a feel-good as well as a taste-good component as the group announces its commitment to transitioning to 100% cage-free eggs throughout its operations by 2025...
Issued by City Lodge Hotel 31 Jan 2020
Many businesses are capitalising on the rise in experience-seeking with new and expensive ways to make memories -- and many of them are just as damaging for the planet as products...
Brendan Canavan 11 Dec 2019
GallivantAfrica.com, a newly-launched tour aggregating platform has been launched, allowing travellers and agents to search, compare and book African touring experiences...
The research report is the result of a year of robust consultation with the wider tourism industry and relevant stakeholders. Nationwide public workshops and an examination of local, regional and international guidelines, research and best practice contributed to the development of the guide...
Attendance at the event forms part of South African Tourism's global strategy to double international tourist arrivals to the country to 21 million by 2030...
Online marketplace Airbnb has unveiled its list of 20 trending destinations, based on year-over-year growth in bookings, for 2020...
Tourism, narrowly defined, currently contributes 2,9% to our GDP and supports 726,000 jobs in this country...
Gillian Saunders 8 Oct 2019
All eligible tourism enterprises are urged to submit fully completed application forms within the timeframe and in accordance with the requirements of the Tourism Transformation Fund and the Tourism Incentive programmes. Incomplete applications will not be considered...
In celebration of Women's Month this August, three accomplished female leaders from South Africa's travel and tourism industry share some of their stories and advice for other female employees and leaders...
Jenna Berndt 20 Aug 2019
Olivier Hannaert, the MD of Club Med Southern Africa explores the impact of travel on the planet and the environment, and what travel brands can do to ensure their destinations are environmentally sustainable...
Olivier Hannaert 1 Aug 2019
The names of the categories are a nod to the types of entries the judges are seeking, with the tale of the journey - rather than simply the result...
While July may be the month where we remember to give back to others, when it comes to the travel and tourism industry, every day is an opportunity to contribute to the sustainability of the planet's people, places, wildlife and natural resources...
Natalia Rosa 22 Jul 2019
Satsa and South African Tourism (SA Tourism) have launched a carbon offsetting initiative to create awareness about the need to reduce the tourism industry's carbon footprint...
Seeing wild animals can be the highlight of a holiday, and help pay for conservation efforts too, but we have to respect the animals...
Tracie McKinney 11 Jul 2019
Reed Exhibitions has launched its WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards for the first time, celebrating the success of national, regional and city tourist boards...
WTM Africa 2019 drew 15% more visitors and attracted travel trade professionals from Mauritius, Ukraine, Belarus, Benin and San Marino for the first time, with the overall number of countries represented up by 42%...
In their role as the voice of African tourism, the African Travel and Tourism Association is deepening its commitment to sustainable practices by publishing the Atta Sustainability Charter...
The Cape Town Green Map celebrates its tenth birthday with the launch of its revamped website...
To mark World Environment Day, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in South Africa a new lease on life, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags...
Ahead of World Environment Day on Wednesday, 5 June 2019, Table Mountain Cableway has announced its goal to increase waste recycling from the current level of 55% to 80% by 2021...
Victoria Falls Recycling, launched by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism, has won the Engage Africa award at this years We Are Africa Innovation Awards show in Cape Town...
For influencer marketing to continue to grow and perform, it needs to return to its roots of honesty and authenticity says iambassador founder and CEO Keith Jenkins...
Ruth Cooper 23 Apr 2019