A panel discussion was held on ‘Transformation – Informing the Satsa Agenda’, with Sisa Ntshona, CEO of South African Tourism as moderator, at the Satsa Conference 2018.Panellists included Ashley Wentworth, CEO of Stormsriver Adventures, Collin Thaver, Chair of the Satsa…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a $153 million upgrade at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on July 23. The project is expected to take three years.The upgrade will include an expansion of the international terminal building, four…
Tsogo Sun will open a new hotel in Zambia next month – Garden Court Kitwe.Christopher Nsenje, General Manager says: “The hotel is well located close to the Makuba Mall and adjoins the ECL Business Park. It is an ideal base…
Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels have announced the creation of an investment fund with a targeted investment capacity of over US$1 billion dedicated to hospitality in various sub-Saharan African countries.The fund will amount to up to US$ 500 million in equity,…
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association’s (Satsa) annual conference will kick off next week, Monday July 23.In addition to an excellent line-up of speakers addressing various aspects around the conference theme ‘Transforming Geographical Spread’ – including an address and Q&A…
The Barceló Hotel Group has announced the management of two hotels in Morocco.Located in Tánger and Agadir, the deal will form part of the group’s global expansion plans.The urban hotel in Tánger has 138 rooms and boasts a fantastic location…
The Royal Portfolio has added The Farmstead to its portfolio, set for opening on June 1, 2019. The Farmstead is in the Greater Kruger National Park area, close to the existing Royal Malewane Lodge.The Farmstead at Royal Malewane will consist…
Stellenbosch 360 will host the second Business Tourism Indaba 2018 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape this week, with the theme ‘Small changes, big impact’.The event will take place on Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20, with 166 confirmed delegates expected…
Namibia’s Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has launched the construction of new infrastructure for the Tsau//Khaeb National Park, which will include new offices, park entry gates and staff houses.Speaking at the ceremony, held at the Kolmanskop ghost town…
The increase in arrivals in Tunisia since the beginning of the year amounts to 26%. An increase compared to the first half of 2017.The number of tourists registered from January to June – 3.2 million – even exceeds that of…
