The impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry threatens to drain the industry of talent and it is more than ever important now that the industry attracts and nurture new talent.This was the messag…
Accessibility not as simple as it seems
Operators need to be aware of much more than wheelchair ramps when declaring that their properties and services are accessible.When hosting guests with different disabilities, tourism suppliers hav…
New Waterfall City hotel on track for 2021 opening
Construction of the Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City in Midrand is nearing completion and the hotel is set to open in the first quarter of 2021.The ten-storey hotel will feature a rooftop function ar…
Air Tanzania resumes Mumbai flights
Air Tanzania will resume its Mumbai service from November 9.According to the airline’s Head Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Josephat Kagirwa, the flights will operate on Mondays…
Business travel permits still moving slowly
Travellers applying for business travel permits to South Africa have reported waiting up to two weeks – with no communication from the Department of Home Affairs, despite its commitment to a …
WTO launches consumer protection code for tourists
To restore confidence in travel, tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).“Uncertainty and a lac…
LH reaffirms commitment to SA
Following media reports from Germany that Lufthansa was “drastically reducing” its capacity on the South African routes, the Lufthansa Group has reiterated its commitment to SA.“S…
Doors open at Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted its fourth brand in South Africa with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo.The new addition further strengthens the Radis…
Township tourism needs new areas of focus
To develop, township tourism needs new areas of focus, according to stakeholders in the tourism sub-sector.The areas of product diversity and destination marketing were highlighted during a webinar…
Need for tourism investment in East Africa highlighted
Once post-pandemic tourism numbers in the East Africa Community (EAC) bloc return to pre-pandemic levels there is a need for investment in world-class tourist facilities in the region.An EAC invest…