As international travel from China begins to pick up again in 2023, South Africa has a real opportunity to attract Chinese tourists and give the economy a much-needed boost. But change is needed to...
The allure of the supernatural has captivated human curiosity for centuries. Tales of phantoms, lost souls, and chilling apparitions have echoed through time and space, finding a unique expression in every...
In a world increasingly questioning age-old stereotypes, the travel industry is now asking: What do women really want from their travels? The age-old stereotype of great men exploring the world makes up the...
A seasoned tourism policy analyst with over 20 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry in Africa and Europe. Carmen is a dynamic business leader with an international track record of delivering significant...
Meet Gillian Saunders, author and regular commentator in the media on many issues related to Tourism and Hospitality. She is a member (and previous chairperson) of the board of the University of Johannesburg’s School...
I started my working life in corporate and investment banking. After ten years, I took a break to travel the world (in 2008). When I returned, I started blogging about my travel experiences on Velvet Escape, something I...
LoAnn Halden is the Vice President-Communications for the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the global leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel. IGLTA’s mission is to provide information and resources for...
A committed Tourism & Development practitioner, author, diplomat and on-air presence, Anita leads ANITA MENDIRATTA & Associates, a highly respected, London UK based international consulting firm. With 20+ years...
Having been exposed to the opportunities of working in Africa from an early age, it was inevitable that Alexander’s career would bring him back to the African continent. Combining this passion for Africa with his...
South Africa’s former Minister of Tourism talks responsible tourism and transformation, reflecting on our industry amidst COVID-19. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Derek Hanekom, South Africa’s...
Iain Harris and Michael Letlala from Coffeebeans Routes unpack why responsible tourism will form the backbone of mainstream tourism post COVID-19. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IS essential. It’s life or death stuff. And...
Claude Blanc, Portfolio Director for the WTM Portfolio, shares what we should be doing now and what to expect as a result of COVID-19. What is the importance of travel and tourism trade shows such as World Travel...
ATW Connect chats to Gail Woods, co-founder of Ilha Blue Island Safaris, based on the World Heritage listed Ilha de Mozambique, on working with local communities to create an authentic and meaningful tourism offering...
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