In April 2023, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to Uganda, a trip that not only expanded my horizons but also filled my heart with remarkable experiences and unforgettable memories. My name is Gustave Sugira, and I am the Founder & CEO of SNG Events, an event planning company basedContinue Reading
The 2023 edition of the Africa Traveltech Summit & Expo, Africa’s leading travel event with a focus on technology, will take place from 26 to 27 September in Nairobi, Kenya at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel. The event will bring together travel professionals and technology experts in Africa’s travel industry, providingContinue Reading
2023 EDITION OF SANGANAI HLANGANANI WORLD TOURISM EXPO SET TO BE HELD IN BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, Zimbabwe’s premier international tourism showcase, is all set to take place from 12 to 14 October in the vibrant City of Bulawayo. TheContinue Reading
The Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE), organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), is the only professional exhibition of international tourism and the earliest exhibition on tourism product consumption in Macao. In the 10 years since its establishment in 2013, through professionalized, marketized, internationalized, and branded operations, theContinue Reading
In an increasingly competitive travel landscape, the role of the modern tourism professional, from the tour operator to the DMC and even the property owner, has transformed dramatically. The workload has grown exponentially as an increasing number of travellers are taking to the road and the skies again. At theContinue Reading
Hotelbeds, a global leader in the TravelTech space and Wayra, Telefónica’s open innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the first TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds challenge. Following a competitive pitch day at the South Summit in Madrid, four start-ups rose to the challenge of finding disruptive solutions to connect B2BContinue Reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa as part of the Focus Africa initiative. Launch partners in the program are: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC),Continue Reading
Travel entrepreneurs know the grind when it comes to funding a startup. But the ability to get financial backing and support is said to compound when you are a founder bringing unconventional solutions for emerging markets, predominantly Black markets, that don’t fit the usual Silicon Valley bill. This is somethingContinue Reading
Amadeus has signed a new global distribution agreement with South Africa-based Lift. Under the terms of the deal, travel sellers around the world will be able to offer travelers content from the carrier. Lift also hopes to significantly increase its international exposure, broadening its sales reach alongside Amadeus. The partnershipContinue Reading
It is summer, and many of us are already planning that next big trip. However, if soaring flight fares have been a cause for concern, you could be lucky to win a return ticket to Hong Kong. Yes, you read that right. Cathay Pacific is giving away 450 economy round-tripContinue Reading