Global restrictions on travel have dealt a devastating blow to African nations who depend on tourists and their hard currency to support an industry that employs millions of people on the continent. National carriers in Mauritius, Kenya and Namibia ran into more financial trouble as flights were grounded. In South Africa, listed hotel group, Sun International Ltd.,…
The Tourism Industry Survey of South Africa: COVID-19: Impact, Mitigation and the Future may be accessed at the following link: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/648261588959603840/pdf/Tourism-Industry-Survey-of-South-Africa-COVID-19.pdf The report was mentioned in the recent BUSA interaction with the World Bank Group on their Country Partnership Framework, and was published last Friday. The report is a joint publication of the Department of…
South Africa: Hotel News New hotel group acquires first SA property Cape Town hotel spearheads employment for deaf people South Africa: Tourism News Western Cape tourism sector is on the up South Africa Airlink to finally establish flights to St Helena Worldwide: Hotel News Redefine ups stake in International Hotel Properties Accor beats revenue predictions,…
R120 million will be allocated per year for the next three years to support emerging black owned businesses, Tourism Minister Thokozile Xasa announced in the Tourism Budget Vote Speech on Tuesday afternoon. In her speech, Xasa said the theme of this year’s budget is sustainability, in line with the UNWTO theme for the year. The…
South Africa: Hotel News Cape Town hotel under new ownership Hilton Durban completes refurbishment South Africa: Tourism News Arrivals from key markets slow SA stand busier than ever at Arabian Travel Market Worldwide: Hotel News Minor Hotels to modernise Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino in $7m refurbishment Rapid growth of budget hotels in the UK…
South Africa: Hotel News Legacy Group to open new Sandton hotel Western Cape hotel to receive R65m extension South Africa: Tourism News Holidaymakers’ R4bn February spend points to strong SA tourism growth New tourist attraction to open in the Kruger Lowveld Worldwide: Hotel News Radisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn…
South Africa: Hotel News New R700m dual-brand hotel on track to redefine Cape Town’s budget stay offering South Africa: Tourism News EU Visa-free travel: US loss of access to be SA’s gain? Airlines add 80,000 new seats with flights to Victoria Falls Worldwide: Hotel News AccorHotels and Rixos Hotels announce a strategic partnership Marriott International…
South Africa: Hotel News aha Hotels & Lodges welcomes Sefapane Lodges & Safaris to the family Premier Hotel Cape Town to start extensive renovations in May Marriott International looking to the promise of Africa Tshwane, Sandton set to welcome new Capital hotels South Africa: Tourism News New partnership to put Cape Halaal tourism on the…
Randpark Golf Club wins Best Golf Course in Best of Joburg Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 The Best of Joburg winners have been announced and Randpark Golf Club has won the title of Best Golf Course. Francois Swart, the General Manger was delighted, “This is a team effort and cannot be achieved without consistent service excellence…
