Industry experts agree that domestic tourism is our hope, that shining light at the end of the tunnel. But, with hopes pinned on domestic, and regional, tourism, is it enough? Can domestic tourism rescue the...
Typically, African art is always associated with wooden masks, stone and bronze sculptures and traditional textiles – but there is so much more to discover – and potentially incorporate into your guest...
At the end of 2019, the group travel sector was flourishing. The formula was a winning one – provide travellers with the chance to meet likeminded people while experiencing new destinations. And then...
The travel industry faces an opportunity to embrace a sustainable, authentic, and inclusive way of travelling beneficial from locals, to travellers, to the tourism industry. Crowded low-cost flights, endless queues that...
Hotels throughout the Middle East region are preparing to capitalise on the pent-up global demand for workations, driven in the main by the social restrictions imposed by governments across the world over the past ten...
With many countries beginning the New Year in lockdown, where they’re might be jetting off to next is likely far from consumers’ minds. But as the COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out across the globe, there is hope...
As 2020 is left behind, key factors such as critical geopolitical changes, health developments, or new trends in traveller behaviour are set to shape the sector and bring exciting challenges and opportunities throughout...
Marketing strategist Gregory Ciotti is known to have said that, “Marketing is enthusiasm transferred to the customer”. This definition has indeed worked well for many marketing strategies. Since the unexpected arrival...
As the skies reopen and borders become more relaxed over the end-of-year holiday period, many of us hope that foreign travellers will inject some much-needed cash into our tourism sector. And while any travel activity...
Travelling the world has become more complex than ever before, the past few months have been nothing short of extraordinary. The pandemic has had a profound impact on the tourism sector and our shores are no different...
Having spent months in lockdown, there is no doubt that seasoned travellers will be itching to hit the road, especially with our international borders now open. While it might be tempting to jump on a plane at the first...
From younger travellers to the aviation sector, to the hotel industry – travel risk continues evolving and shaping the global travel sector during the COVID era. In the current changing global environment...
Many people want to educate themselves more about issues relating to racial discrimination and become better allies. Here are 10 useful resources that can help you on your journey: What to read: Why I’m No Longer...
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