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As Womens Month ends, it is fitting to reflect on the journeys that have shaped female leaders in the business world. For many, these paths are marked by resilience, mentorship and commitment to continuous learning. Dorcas Dlamini Mbele , Area Commercial Director for Sub-Saharan

Hoteliers expect Sandtons strong conferencing pipeline, including next years G20 Summit, will provide a much-needed boost to flagging average room rates (ARRs) in the precinct. According to January-May data from Smith Travel Research, five-star hotels in Africas richest square mile have

Six lions have been successfully relocated from a farm to a safe haven in northern Kruger National Park (KNP) in the interests of their wellbeing and workers safety. South African National Parks (SANParks) and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) carried out this challengi

The Shenton Safaris Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa, Zambia, has reopened this season after significant refurbishments. For the past 24 years, Mwamba Bush Camp has been offering extraordinary, authentic and sustainable safari experiences. The recent upgrades mark an exciting new chapter for th

Booking.com's recent decision to lift its wide and narrow price parity rules is a game changer for independent hotels in South Africa. For many small accommodations lacking dedicated teams to handle tasks like advertising, reservations and the digital guest journey, relying on online tr

The Cape Grace, a Fairmont-managed hotel, in Cape Town has become the only hotel in South Africa to receive the globally recognised Green Key certification. Green Key certification represents a standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the t

Inbound industry association SATSA has brought attention to an increase in cases of tourists encountering serious difficulties when not carrying their original travel documents. These incidents not only cause stress and disruption for the tourists but also reflect poorly on our industry

No African city has ever hosted an Olympic Games. While some believe Cape Town has what it takes to host this mega event, the city refuses to confirm any Olympic aspirations. Cape Town last bid to host the 2004 games and lost to Athens. Following the Paris Olympics, Egypt announced its

Gugu Sithole is a tourism entrepreneur and the visionary behind Glamping Adventures. Her passion for travel, community development and environmental sustainability has led her to create a unique travel experience that combines the luxury of glamping with meaningful community impact.