Africa

Botswana: Gaborone property expands

Cresta Hotels has recently added four executive suites to Cresta Lodge Gaborone, bringing the number of rooms in the lodge to 156.Each suite has a separate bedroom, a lounge and two bathrooms.A free W…

New ideas mooted for new tourism policy

It’s time for a ‘Tourism Phakisa’ that properly recognises the economic value of the tourism sector across government departments.This was the message TBCSA CEO, Mmatšat&scaro…

Breaking: New Indaba dates announced

Next year’s Tourism Indaba will be held from May 16-18 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa.The date change followed feedback received from key ex…

Minor sees potential for growth in Africa

Minor Hotels has noted further potential for the growth of its property and brand portfolio across Africa.“The continent has long been regarded as the ultimate destination – a cradle of hu…

A destination in itself?

There’s plenty to see and to in KwaZulu Natal, but can it be pitched as a standalone destination to overseas visitors? Some members of the trade make a compelling argument for standalone package…

Comair acquisition called off

Comair has called off the acquisition negotiations it entered into earlier this year.In April, Comair told its shareholders it had entered into negotiations to potentially acquire a business which, if…