The Botswana Tourism Organisation has put on hold the implementation of the tourism development levy, which was scheduled to go into effect on June 1 this year.An announcement on a new date is expe…
AHIF 2017: Hotel development in Africa keeps on growing
Hotel development activity in Africa is still rising in the face of the continent’s economic problems, showing a 13 per cent increase in 2017, according to the annual survey by W Hospitality …
New European leadership for Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has appointed Corneel Koster as senior vice president Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.He takes over from Nat Pieper who has become senior vice president global alliances.Based…
RwandAir commences London services
RwandAir’s first flights between Kigali, Rwanda, and London, United Kingdom, took place on May 26.The Rwandan national carrier will operate three weekly flights from its hub, Kigali Internati…
Mpumalanga mountain lodge reopens after six years
Blue Mountain Lodge, situated between Sabie and Hazy view, Mpumalanga, reopened last month, after being closed for six years. The lodge was acquired by Lefe Group from the Netherlands in November, …
New offering from Wilderness Safaris
Bisate Lodge, opening in June and marking Wilderness Safaris’ first ecotourism venture in Rwanda, will offer holistic health and wellness experience, as well as a fine dining experience all r…
Payen recognised with Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by France
Donald Payen, currently executive vice president of customer experience ground and in-flight services with Air Mauritius, has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.T…
Ecological burn restores fynbos
An ecological burn that was planned for last year, finally sparked on May 15, at Brenton, just west of Knysna in the Western Cape.Approximately 71 hectares on the southern slopes along Brenton-on-s…
The Ritz-Carlton, Zanzibar, under development for 2021 opening
Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in the exotic Zanzibar Archipelago.Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all…
Indaba 2017: Minister Xasa meets with industry stakeholders
South Africa tourism minister Tokozile Xasa has met and engaged with industry leaders at a breakfast event held at Southern Sun Elangeni in Durban.The event, hosted during Indaba 2017, afforded the…