Industry News
Radisson adds six new hotels to Africa portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the addition of six new hotels to its African portfolio, bringing the total to almost 100 hotels across 32 African markets
Project in focus: Ciel Dubai Marina
The UAE is on the verge of breaking another record as construction progresses on Ciel Dubai Marina, set to become the world’s tallest hotel.
Domestic tourism likely to resume by Sep/Oct – Deputy Minister
South Africa’s tourism sector faces a potential 75% reduction in revenue for 2020, thus putting at risk a further R149.7bn (€7.8bn) in output, 438 000 jobs and R80.2bn (€4.2bn) in foreign receipts.
Africa’s hotel market resilient despite challenges
Earlier this month, HTI Consulting held its first ‘Virtual Hotel Club’ – an informal Pan-African platform for hospitality industry stakeholders – held earlier in July, which explored the way forward during this unprecedented time of crisis…
BON Hotels expands, reopens properties across South Africa
BON Hotels is in the process reopening five of its properties in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Mpumalanga, including the opening of four new South African hotels within the next four weeks.
Update on the state of tourism in SA
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) recent webinar, hosted by TBCSA Chair Blacky Komani and CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa and moderated by David Frost, SATSA CEO, discussed and raised concerns, and solutions on the current state of the tourism industry in South Africa, ranging from UIF-TERS to agri-tourism.
Virtual Global Pizza Challenge
The first-ever Virtual Global Pizza Challenge, 124 entries were received.
Some very innovative pizzas entered into the competition.
Budget-friendly tech to help hotels reopen and refresh
In the not too distant future, guests will book travel. Diners will make reservations. Shoppers will flip through racks. And you’ll be ready. KniTec can help. We’ve put together a few budget-friendly technology products that can get you ready for life and business post-quarantine.
International travellers ready to explore the world again – SAT report
Almost two-thirds of international travellers are ready to travel immediately after the lifting of international travel restrictions or within a year thereafter, a South African Tourism (SA Tourism) survey on international travel has revealed.
How will hotels turn profitable again?
The onset of COVID-19 is the mega crisis of our lifetime. For the hospitality sector, it is an Armageddon event threatening to wipe out the good, the bad and the ugly without any distinction.
Radisson Hotel Group announces new appointments to drive the execution of its renewed expansion ambitions for Africa
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramsay Rankoussi as the new head of development for Africa and Daniel Trappler, Senior Director, Development for Sub-Sahara, as the Group continues to increase its presence and renews its commitment to Africa.
Interview with Wendy Alberts of RASA Restaurant Association of South Africa
We had the opportunity to interview with the voice of the restaurant industry, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA).
Interview with Lee Zama of FEDHASA (Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa)
We had the opportunity to interview with our strategic partner and key stakeholder of the Hotel & Hospitality Show, FEDHASA
Flexibility And Innovation Building Resilience In Tourism/hospitality And Property Sectors
Leading aparthotel operator offers flexi-rental accommodation at 4/5-star luxury properties.
Covid-19 in SA: Tourism council sets out plans for sector to operate
Pretoria – The Tourism Business Council of SA has proposed guidelines for businesses in the tourism sector ahead of them opening as lockdown eases further.
