World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2024, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10 to 12 April, attracted 705 exhibitors and proved a tough decision for the judges who narrowed down...
Top of the World embodies the spirit of pushing boundaries, defying limits, and embracing rare experiences. It’s about crafting unique, exclusive, and extraordinary moments that go beyond the ordinary and...
Johannesburg, South Africa – Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is excited to be participating at this year’s edition of WTM Africa, taking place from 10-12 April 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention...
By Geniene Preston Xactavent was started way back in the early days of 2000. Radio was a passion for me and I joined Radio 2000 with a show called Short Circuit and we had technology round table discussions. This led...
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 really take...
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 culture. The...
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 historical...
Avitourism, tourism relating to birding, might be a niche sector, but that doesn’t mean only a few people are interested in it. In fact, it has huge potential to create more tourism opportunities in Africa and open the...
Make it lateral, not linear As the mighty Zambezi River flows through six countries before reaching the sea, tourism permeates multiple industries, providing opportunities for change, growth, and collaboration. ...
What is overtourism? Overtourism describes destinations where hosts or guests, locals or visitors feel that there are too many visitors and that the quality of life in the area, or the quality of the experience has...
At this year’s ILTM Africa (International Luxury Travel Market Africa) event, part of Africa Travel Week and WTM Africa, we saw how small changes can have a big impact. Not only did we announce the winners of the WTM...
by Michaela Guzy, Founder + Chief Storyteller, OhThePeopleYouMeet In 2012, I departed my job as the VP Global Travel and Strategic Development for American Express Publishing to navigate into uncharted waters, start my...
A trends report like no other. It’s an exciting, dynamic time for the travel industry, with plenty of change afoot. In this Trends Report we look at some of the biggest trends and shifts – and what they could mean for...
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