The recovery of the hospitality industry, which is still reeling from the effects of Covid-19, will largely depend on how well the sector realigns itself to the “new normal” and addresses shifts in...
by Luke Daniel South African tour guides have been enrolled in a six-week programme which teaches Mandarin and Chinese customs in anticipation of an influx of big-spending tourists. Almost 100,000 travellers...
BY PATRICIA DOHERTY Furniture, decor, and space planning reflect awareness of future needs. CREDIT: COURTESY OF PINEAPPLE PROCUREMENT The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching economic effects in addition to...
The recovery of the hospitality industry, which is still reeling from the effects of Covid-19, will largely depend on how well the sector realigns itself to the “new normal” and addresses shifts in consumer...
by Luke Daniel South African tour guides have been enrolled in a six-week programme which teaches Mandarin and Chinese customs in anticipation of an influx of big-spending tourists. Almost 100,000 travellers from...
BY PATRICIA DOHERTY Furniture, decor, and space planning reflect awareness of future needs. CREDIT: COURTESY OF PINEAPPLE PROCUREMENT The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching economic effects in addition to the tragic...
The legendary travel writer and TV personality shares tips for ethically returning to travel. BY STACEY LEASCA CREDIT: COURTESY OF RICK STEVES Rick Steves wants you to know that travel will make a comeback, it just...
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the global tourism industry contributed US$9.2 trillion or 10.4%, to global GDP. It was considered one of the fastest-growing industries, accounting for at least one in every four new jobs...
Over the last few years, the impact of tourism on local communities, resources and the environment has been a hot topic. Then COVID struck. Now, recovery is needed, but the question is – can this recovery take place in...
With more destinations reopening for travel this year, health and safety should remain top of mind for eager tourists planning their much-awaited getaways. Our friends over at loveholidays.com have put together an...
Africa suffered a massive economic knock as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism industry was undoubtedly the one industry that incurred the most damage and is still facing numerous challenges on its gradual...
COVID-19 has made traditional tourism planning based on past performance irrelevant, necessitating a Rethink in how we develop for a sustainable tourism future. BDO Tourism specialists will discuss practical measures to...
Travel has changed irrevocably, forcing us to review how our industry will operate going forward. From flexible booking and cancellation to changing government restrictions, agility and resilience have become the name...
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