The continued violent tussle between Uber and metered taxi drivers has forced The Blue Train to implement further security measures, as passengers’ safety has become a growing concern.The Blue Train issued a statement on Friday (March 9) raising their concerns…
Taking a leaf out of Rio de Janeiro’s book, Cape Town has big aspirations to increase its international tourist numbers with its annual carnival.Now in its ninth this year, this spectacular experience showcasing Africa’s colour, creativity and diversity has seen…
Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi is set to undergo a Ksh1 billion (€8m) refurbishment.Shareholders of the hotel are investing the money for the refurbishment, to further improve the hotel’s offering.Jimi Kariuki, Group MD and Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Board, said…
Fortis Hotels, which converted to the Protea Hotel brand in 1993, launched six hotels under its own brand last week.Fortis Hotels will now operate the properties independently of the Protea Hotel and Marriott Group, after signing a management contract with…
Cape Town Air Access, the Western Cape’s multi-agency route development initiative, has received a major boost with premier hotel group, Tsogo Sun, signing up as private-sector partner. This was announced by Wesgro CEO, Tim Harris, at an event in Cape…
Gondwana Collection’s new lodge, the Desert Grace, in the Namib Desert in Namibia, will open its doors this November.Accommodation comprises 24 en-suite bungalows, each with its own plunge pool on the verandah; fridge; safe; and tea/coffee facilities. The bungalows are…
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has welcomed a series of high profile visitors to the island as the local tourism sector seeks to overcome a run of bad news.The Caribbean hotspot was forced to introduce a state of emergency…
The number of tourists visiting Tunisia this year should return to the levels before the terrorist attacks of Sousse and Bardo which occurred in 2015, according to the Tunisian tourism minister. In 2014, the country welcomed 7.1 million visitors and…
International arrivals have increased, according to the Aviation Barometer published by Airports Company South Africa (Acsa), which provides an indication of current air travel trends in South Africa.The Barometer is based on the count of passengers using the network of…
Cathay Pacific will be launching a seasonal non-stop service between Hong Kong (HKG) and Cape Town (CPT) this November.The three time weekly service will launch on November 13 2018 until February 18 2019, with tickets and will run alongside Cathay…
