Industry News
SA’s tourism industry prepares for an influx of loaded UK tourists – and capacity isn’t an issue
South Africa was recently removed from the United Kingdom’s red list, reopening travel between the countries on Monday.
Since the announcement, travel enquiries for holidays under the South African sun have surged.
And although the Covid-19 pandemic has led to business closures and layoffs, South Africa’s tourism and hospitality sectors will quickly be able to scale capacity to meet demand.
Bill Gates acquiring controlling stake in Four Seasons
Bill Gates’ private equity firm, Cascade Investment, is poised to take majority control of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts as part of a $2.21 billion deal.
UK to remove South Africa from red list – report
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will open up more countries for hotel quarantine-free travel later this week, The Sunday Telegraph reported, saying that the UK’s “red list” of destinations would be slashed to nine from 54.
From a six layered cake to a premium gin filled cocktail, Hilton has expanded its menu with brand new unique dishes
From a six layered cake to a premium gin filled cocktail, Hilton has expanded its menu with brand new unique dishes
Radisson Hotel Group announces a record year in Africa, with 13 hotels and 2,500 rooms signed to date
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, this month announced a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 signings to date, translating to a new hotel signed every 20 days.
Nairobi hotel secures runner-up spot in global travellers award
The Social House, Nairobi, has been awarded one of two runner-up spots in the ‘Best Urban Hotel’ category of National Geographic Travellers’ annual hotel awards.
Different ways to holiday: Embracing a mixed-use approach to hospitality
We live in a time of stress and uncertainty. Hotels, guesthouses and lodges have struggled to keep their doors open through rolling lockdowns, and recovery – especially as the world continues to grapple with travel restrictions and red lists – is likely to be slow.
SA restaurants La Colombe and Fyn make World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list
Cape Town restaurants, La Colombe and Fyn have been awarded No 81 and No 92 respectively, on the 2021 World’s 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list.
First Hotel in Space Plans to Open in 2027 for An Out of This World Guest Experience
Voyager Station is already taking reservations; only $5 million for a three-and-a-half-day stay. There’s no word yet on off-season pricing discounts.
SA’s airline industry springs back into action this season
As the wheels of travel start to turn once again, the most debated news this month is SAA’s questionable return to the skies, but who else is back in action in time for the summer? These are the airlines currently flying and what they offer. So, get inspired and let’s get back to exploring our lovely country.
Score the travel trifecta in September – Heritage Month, Tourism Month and spring!
Warmer weather, longer days and budding foliage mean it must be September. With spring in the air just in time for shared Heritage Month and Tourism Month in South Africa, City Lodge Hotel Group has various accommodation and meal deals to lift the spirits.
Radisson Hotel Group on track for a record year in Africa
With 11 hotel signings recorded to date and 10 hotel openings lined up across the continent before year-end, 2021 is set to be a record year for Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion in Africa.
How hospitality is adapting to a contactless world
The need for contactless solutions can now change from an obstacle into an opportunity.
The pandemic led to an increase in contactless technology and experiences in the hospitality industry, and even as we return to a new normal, many of these innovations are likely to stick. A hotelier’s job is to make guests comfortable, and if guests have become accustomed to new ways of doing things, then hotels will need to accommodate.
Why The Houghton Hotel makes for the optimal staycation, bleisure spot
With South Africa deep in the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the country shifting to Adjusted Alert Level 4, the message being reiterated yet again is ‘Stay home. Stay safe’. For those in Gauteng, currently the epicentre of the outbreak in SA, unless you’re travelling for business, this isn’t optional under the current restrictions.
