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#ATMDubai: Humans vs tech in the age of hospitality labour shortages

By Lauren Hartzenberg 24 May 2022

InterContinental unveils limited-edition suites in collaboration with MTArt artist Claire Luxton

InterContinental unveils limited-edition suites in collaboration with MTArt artist Claire Luxton

24 May 2022

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Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

3 Apr 2018

Colosseum Vacation Home in Rome, Italy - Level access is via a pretty courtyard which leads into the spacious, newly modernised home, with one bedroom and bathroom that have been specifically converted for guests with a disability or mobility issue. Source:

Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation

20 Mar 2018

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

14 Mar 2018

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

12 Mar 2018

Emirates goes behind the scenes for International Women's Day

9 Mar 2018

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Is your Airbnb in Seychelles licensed? Government officials now making checks

8 Mar 2018

Ups and downs for Africa's hotel market in 2017

Ups and downs for Africa's hotel market in 2017

7 Mar 2018

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

6 Mar 2018

Image Supplied by Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town

Carlson Rezidor rebrands to leverage international brand equity of the Radisson name

6 Mar 2018

Saudis, Singapore check into AccorHotels

Saudis, Singapore check into AccorHotels

1 Mar 2018

Victoria Falls town to be transformed

28 Feb 2018

The future of Airbnb: Airbnb unveils roadmap to 1bn guests

23 Feb 2018

Hilton Heliopolis lobby (Image Supplied)

Hilton strengthens presence in Egypt with dual-branded hotel in Cairo

15 Feb 2018

#MeetingsAfrica: All that Africa has to offer

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

Natalia Rosa 16 Jan 2018

Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

Turkish Airlines rolls out braille boarding passes for visually impaired passengers

22 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Holiday Inn Mutare

IHG opens Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe

4 Jul 2017

Airlines add 80,000 new seats with flights to Victoria Falls

8 Mar 2017

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

12 Jan 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Africa Albida Tourism bags multiple awards

23 Sep 2016

The best dining experiences at Victoria Falls

The best dining experiences at Victoria Falls

15 Sep 2016

Hail the continental Pan-African passport

Hail the continental Pan-African passport

Josephine Wawira 18 Aug 2016

African Sun Limited sets aside $25m for hotel expansion

African Sun Limited sets aside $25m for hotel expansion

Enacy Mapakame 4 Jul 2016

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Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

3 Apr 2018

Colosseum Vacation Home in Rome, Italy - Level access is via a pretty courtyard which leads into the spacious, newly modernised home, with one bedroom and bathroom that have been specifically converted for guests with a disability or mobility issue. Source:

Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation

20 Mar 2018

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

Facebook launches Trip Consideration tool

14 Mar 2018

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

Film tourism profitable to cultural, creative economy

12 Mar 2018

Emirates goes behind the scenes for International Women's Day

9 Mar 2018

Photo by Alin Meceanu on

Is your Airbnb in Seychelles licensed? Government officials now making checks

8 Mar 2018

Ups and downs for Africa's hotel market in 2017

Ups and downs for Africa's hotel market in 2017

7 Mar 2018

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

6 Mar 2018

Image Supplied by Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town

Carlson Rezidor rebrands to leverage international brand equity of the Radisson name

6 Mar 2018

Saudis, Singapore check into AccorHotels

Saudis, Singapore check into AccorHotels

1 Mar 2018

Victoria Falls town to be transformed

28 Feb 2018

The future of Airbnb: Airbnb unveils roadmap to 1bn guests

23 Feb 2018

Hilton Heliopolis lobby (Image Supplied)

Hilton strengthens presence in Egypt with dual-branded hotel in Cairo

15 Feb 2018

#MeetingsAfrica: All that Africa has to offer

Danette Breitenbach 7 Feb 2018

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

What travel marketers need to know about Facebook's News Feed change

Natalia Rosa 16 Jan 2018

Gavin Tollman, CEO, Trafalgar

#BizTrends2018: 2018 travel forecast - seven trends to anticipate

Gavin Tollman 9 Jan 2018

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

AccorHotels to open two-tower Raffles hotel and residences on Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah

7 Dec 2017

Turkish Airlines rolls out braille boarding passes for visually impaired passengers

22 Nov 2017

Market in Kenya (Image Supplied)

Developing smart cities, identifying unique experiences key to growing tourism in Africa

3 Nov 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Club deck

Surge in arrivals, feedback prompts Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment

20 Oct 2017

WAZA signs MoU to help make sustainably produced palm oil the norm

20 Oct 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel

WTM Africa adds Women in Travel to its 2018 programme

10 Aug 2017

Holiday Inn Mutare

IHG opens Holiday Inn in Mutare, Zimbabwe

4 Jul 2017

Airlines add 80,000 new seats with flights to Victoria Falls

8 Mar 2017

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

Biggest hotel acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa

12 Jan 2017

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Africa Albida Tourism bags multiple awards

23 Sep 2016

The best dining experiences at Victoria Falls

The best dining experiences at Victoria Falls

15 Sep 2016

Hail the continental Pan-African passport

Hail the continental Pan-African passport

Josephine Wawira 18 Aug 2016

African Sun Limited sets aside $25m for hotel expansion

African Sun Limited sets aside $25m for hotel expansion

Enacy Mapakame 4 Jul 2016

Six lessons in storytelling

Nicole Biondi 28 Jun 2016

Top 10 apps for travellers

Top 10 apps for travellers

24 Jun 2016

Newmark plans expansion into Africa

Newmark plans expansion into Africa

17 May 2016

Royal Livingstone - Deck at sunset with zebras

Minor Hotel Group plans major expansion into Africa

8 Apr 2016

Conference Centre opens at David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

Conference Centre opens at David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

5 Aug 2015

Sun International says that while it is selling some of its African assets, those in Zambia do not form part of the deal and the Royal Livingstone Hotel, among others, remains firmly in the company's stable. Image:

Sun International sells some African assets

19 Aug 2014

Grand Parade Investments, which bought Burger King to South Africa and is extending its operations to the rest of Africa has bought a higher stake in kitchen equipment manufacturer Mac Brothers. Image: Burger King

Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers

20 May 2014

The original Ocean Basket in Menlyn with Fats and George Lazarides having a bite. Image:

Ocean Basket eyes growth in foreign markets

Zeenat Moorad 29 Jan 2014

Margins improve on fast foods for Famous Brands. Image: Steers

Famous Brands half-year earnings up 20% to 180c

29 Oct 2013

Quick meals for Africa

Quick meals for Africa

Zeenat Moorad 16 Sep 2013

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