Although the Tunisian tourism recovery that started at the beginning of 2017 is real, the sector’s foreign currency earnings remain low to insignificant.“We are speaking about a recovery in tourism without seeing a similar increase in revenues,” said Chedly Ayari,…
The Capital Hotel Group will open hotels in other African countries in the next two years.Speaking on the sidelines of the official launch party of the Capital Hotel Menlyn Maine (which opened its doors in March), the Group’s Managing Director,…
CroisiEurope has announced that the RV African Dream, which is set to launch in Southern Africa in December 2017, is currently being completed in the Harare shipyard in Zimbabwe.The unique boat will be completed in early August and transported over…
A bartender from Norwegian Cruise Line will represent the cruise industry in an annual best-bartender contest sponsored by the Diageo spirits distributor.Marc McArthur, head mixologist on the Norwegian Escape, won a semifinal on Tuesday at Diageo’s office in Coral Gables,…
During 2016, Indian visitor numbers to South Africa witnessed a growth of 21.7% to close at an arrivals figure of 95,377, making it the 8th position among SA’s international source markets. In 2015, the number of tourist arrivals from India…
Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform in collaboration with Palantir Technologies – pioneers in big-data integration and advanced analytics. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used by all major aviation players to improve their operational…
The Brighter Group has been awarded the UK PR contract for South African Tourism following a competitive tender process.The agency will deliver a strategic communications campaign targeting key traveller segments to further drive visitor numbers to the destination.The strategy will…
The Spier hotel, in Stellenbosch, Western Cape will be remodelling their restaurant area and wine bar. The remodel is set to take place from July 01 to September 15.The restaurant and wine bar of the hotel will be temporarily unavailable…
Nyali International Beach Hotel and Spa in Mombasa, Kenya, will next month undergo refurbishment to the tune of Ksh100 million (roughly $1 million).The hotel last underwent renovation five years ago.Built in 1946, the property is one of the oldest beach…
While Indaba’s move away from South Africa’s Mother’s Day weekend has been welcomed by many, industry have warned that continuing to host the show in May misses the brochure cycle for the German market – South Africa’s third largest overseas…
