Anybody interested in a luxury safari trip to Africa may want to start setting aside some money for what could prove to be the trip of a lifetime. Marriott International has announced an agreement with Delaware Investment Limited to develop what will be known as JW Marriott Serengeti Lodge inContinue Reading
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) welcomed the launch of ProFlight Zambia’s air services between Lusaka, Zambia, and Cape Town, South Africa. The Zambian carrier will operate two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the first flight having taken off on July 1 from Cape Town International Airport. ProFlight ZambiaContinue Reading
East Africa, a region known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cultures, is a travel enthusiast’s dream come true. From the vast savannahs of the Serengeti to the magnificent peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, this part of Africa is brimming with unique experiences and breathtaking sights. East Africa must-visitContinue Reading
The African travel industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation as innovative solutions disrupt traditional norms and pave the way for new opportunities. From technological advancements to community-driven initiatives, these game-changing innovations are revolutionizing the way people explore, experience, and navigate the vast and diverse continent. In this article, we willContinue Reading
Kasada Hospitality Fund has purchased the iconic Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, with a view to bringing it under Accor’s Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. With this deal, the independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in sub-Saharan Africa will help Fairmont to expand itsContinue Reading
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), has announced its entry into the African market with the opening of the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites in Nairobi, Kenya. The 175-suites facility which is located within the Global Trade Centre (GTC) complex in Nairobi’s affluent Westlands business districtContinue Reading
For too many years, African hospitality leaders have worked incredibly hard to maintain operational standards when critical products are unavailable to be sourced on time due to a myriad of reasons, from changing trade restrictions, poor transport infrastructure, currency fluctuations, and supply chain breakages. This week leaders across the hospitalityContinue Reading
Radisson Hotel Group announces seven new hotels in Africa for the first half of 2023, maintaining its growth momentum across the continent Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth in Africa with the signing of seven new hotels, adding over 1,400 rooms to its African portfolio. The new hotels expandContinue Reading
Travellers at Frankfurt airport will soon have greater access to touchless biometric technology for check-in, security and boarding with the facilities being rolled out to all terminals by spring 2023, airport operator Fraport, announced The airport is working with IT provider SITA and tech integrator NEC to rollout a ‘commonContinue Reading
AI, robots and connected apps will improve the efficiency of the travel industry whilst also improving the customer experience, innovation leaders told attendees at the Market Hub Europe by Hotel beds.Addressing the audience of 400 tourism leaders in Amsterdam today (30 March 2023), Irene Gómez, Open Innovation Director at TelefónicaContinue Reading