Officials behind the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have released the third annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast.The research reveals more than US$23 billion worth of hotel construction contract…
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New lodge to open in Victoria Falls
New tented camp, The Wallow Lodge, will open in May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.The lodge, which offers 16 double rooms, is in a private concession in Victoria Falls National Park, overlooking the Mas…
City Lodge launches hotel in Maputo
The City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) opened its 62nd hotel – City Lodge Hotel Maputo – in Mozambique earlier this month.The hotel is on Rua Para o Palmar, which is within each reach of the Co…
Classic Portfolio member gets new beach club
The Peri Peri Beach Club is the latest offering from Classic Portfolio member, Azura Retreats, where guests can enjoy authentic Mozambican cuisine and a range of activities.Azura Peri Peri Beach Club …
Tourism industry recognises MICE growth potential
There are extensive benefits from the development of the MICE industry in South Africa, with the global meetings industry starting to recognise Africa as a sought-after business and events destination…
Svavarsson appointed chief executive of Cabo Verde Airlines
Erlendur Svavarsson has been selected as the new chief executive of Cabo Verde Airlines.He replaces Jens Bjarnason, who has served as chief executive since March last year.Svavarsson has been appointe…
Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit takes brand into South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson-branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit.The property will become the fourth brand and 13th hotel from the company to open…
#LETSGROWTOURISM: Cape Town continues to push air access
The City of Cape Town – working with investment and trade agency, Wesgro, to increase international air connectivity to the Mother City as part of the Air Access initiative – now has plans…
Zim takes steps to prevent coronavirus outbreak
Zimbabwe has introduced surveillance and precautionary measures at all the country’s ports of entry to curb the spread of coronavirus.Zimbabwe’s Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Obadi…
Cape Town youth get a chance in the tourism industry
Formerly unemployed youths who were placed with Cape Town tour operators are now confidently working in the tourism sector.Over 13 young people from Atlantis, Mamre and Langa who qualified as tour gui…