SA Tourism has partnered with three celebrated Durban artists to paint a 22m wall mural inside the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Conference Centre, which will be unveiled on May 2 during Africa&…
Kistler handed new analytics role with InterContinental
InterContinental Hotels Group has welcomed marketing analytics expert Matt Kistler as senior vice president of global insights, analytics and data.Charged with elevating IHG’s consumer insights …
High expectations for South African e-visa programme
The South African government is still planning on rolling out its e-visa pilot programme in New Zealand this month as first announced in March 2018. The pilot programme is due to run until June, after…
Apple Core selects Cendyn for New York hotels
Apple Core Hotels has selected Cendyn’s eInsight customer-relationship management system for use across its portfolio of properties.Conveniently situated in the heart of Manhattan, Apple Core Ho…
Etihad Airways signs global control system deal with Amadeus
Etihad Airways has announced a new deal with Amadeus to transform its global load control system.The partnership will be launched worldwide to support Etihad Airways’ ongoing mission to improve …
UK and Ireland see two million cruise passenger departures for first time
Cruise Lines International Association has announced that the number of ocean cruises taken by UK and Irish passengers last year reached over two million for the first time.The UK and Ireland cruise i…
ATM 2019: Religious tourism drives growth in Saudi tourism market
Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute $71 billion to the country’s GDP in 2019, according to data from the World Travel & Tourism Council.The news comes as…
Additional nine-night Okavango Delta itinerary in peak season
Golden Africa Safaris has announced an additional departure for its peak season in the Okavango Delta, Botswana.Available from September 7 to 16, the nine-night safari will comprise three sets of thre…
Gomes Neto nominated as next Embraer chief executive
Embraer has announced the nomination of Francisco Gomes Neto, currently the president of Marcopolo, for the roles o president and chief executive of the company.He will be presented to board as part o…
Staying at the Hotel Chatham, Rēkohu, Chatham Island
Elisabeth Easther checks into the Hotel Chatham, Rēkohu, Chatham Island.How to get there: Fly Air Chathams from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.Check-in experience: Faultless and friendly, i…