The Maasai Mara in southwestern Kenya stands as one of the world’s premier safari destinations – and one of its most successful conservation areas. But as Calvin Cottar, Director and Owner of Cottar’s...
Johannesburg – Personalisation was a massive trend for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector coming into 2024 – and it’s continuing to gain traction as we head into 2025. In...
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...
This document from PayPal, titled “The Vital Role of Online Payments: Fuel the Future of Travel and Tourism,” highlights the immense growth expected for the global travel industry by 2033 and the key factors...
Events and exhibitions play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and fostering business tourism across Africa. In fact, in South Africa, travel and tourism contributes 8.6% to the economy and provides for 9.2% of...
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...
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