Industry News
Here are 10 new Marriott hotels you’ll want to visit in 2021
Marriott to suggest 10 new properties they thought would be most appealing in 2021
Over 300 hotel projects in Africa’s pipeline
A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that the African hotel market will grow steadily despite the pandemic thanks to rapid growth in the likes of Cairo, Marrakech and Nairobi.
Emerging Post-crisis Travel Trends That Hoteliers Should Know
Would people ever like to travel again? What travel behaviors should I focus on? What will be the fate of hospitality? Will my hotel ever be able to get back to normal? These are the questions that you, as a hotelier, might be asking yourself almost every day for the past few weeks.
Huge court victory for the restaurant industry
The hospitality industry has been locked in an intractable battle with its insurers over whether their business interruption cover was valid to cover them for losses incurred under the lockdown. A recent court ruling provides vital clarity on the debate.
SA hospitality has a role to play in navigating a possible second wave
There are rumours of a possible second wave of coronavirus infections. It’s evident that this could be a reality if the South African public follow the trend as seen overseas by letting down their guard. The hospitality sector will once again be hard hit with many restaurants, bars or smaller hotels/B&B’s not being able to make it out on the other side should this lead to another lockdown.
Alcohol sales and international travel restrictions eased as SA remains on level 1
South Africa’s national state of disaster will be extended until mid-December, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday evening as he announced normal alcohol trading hours would be allowed along with flights from all foreign nations to help an economic recovery.
Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City nearing completion
Construction of the new concept Courtyard Hotel at Waterfall City, in Midrand, is nearing completion, with the hotel set to open in the first quarter of 2021.
Current Pandemic an Opportunity for African Hotel Management Company Selection & Negotiation
By Wayne Troughton, CEO, Hospitality & Real Estate Consulting at HTI Consulting
Region overview: North Africa to get nearly 30,000 additional rooms
According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, 29,520 rooms will go live across North Africa in the coming years, with Egypt leading the charge.
FEDHASA Calls For Private-Public Collaboration To Boost Tourism
South Africa’s hospitality and catering sector, represented by FEDHASA, welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that international borders will reopen.
Sun International’s The Table Bay is officially reopened for business
Following seven long months of lockdown, Sun International’s five-star Table Bay Hotel will once again throw open its doors to guests as of today, 30 October, making it the final hotel in the group to reopen.
Transforming the VR experience in hospitality
Singapore-based, VResorts, a VR-commerce and VR content innovator that caters to global resorts and hotels with its innovative virtual reality solutions., has launched a virtual reality booking platform, which enables travellers to choose their destinations and purchase their vacations from within the virtual reality space.
People on the move: InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group Owners Association – Africa has elected a new chairperson.
High net-worth investors driving hospitality sector in Francophone Africa
Francophone Africa’s burgeoning hospitality market continues to be a promising opportunity for global hospitality brands and investors, says Kfir Rusin, managing director of Africa Property Investment (API) Events.
Qatar Airways Further Expands its Presence in Southern Africa with Airlink Interline Agreement
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed an interline agreement with Airlink, further expanding its presence in Southern Africa as the largest carrier to operate from the region.
