Monthly Archives: June 2026
The ship is the destination: What modern cruising actually looks like in 2026
More than 39.5 million people are expected to cruise in 2026, and by 2028, that figure is forecast to reach 42 million. The climbing...
St Helena Welcomes Global Recognition as Jonathan Named a Guinness World Records ICON
St Helena Government is pleased to learn that Jonathan, the world’s oldest known land animal and a much-loved resident of the island, has been...
The rise of ‘fake’ business class
As airlines strip lounge access, flexibility and baggage from business class fares, that lie-flat seat may not deliver all the perks you're expecting.
The three...
Many of today’s hotel staff have never stayed in a four-star property
SA's hospitality leaders are doing something about it
South Africa's hospitality sector is facing a deepening frontline staff crisis, one that operators say has been...
Five questions to ask before flying during a health crisis
Ebola is back in the headlines. Panic-cancelling a business trip is not the answer; but neither is flying in without asking the right questions...
The trip of a lifetime probably isn’t trending right now – and that’s exactly...
South African travellers are the most socially inspired travellers on earth, according to Flight Centre’s global PR survey. Eight in ten say social media...
Is it time to retire the buddy system?
When budgets are squeezed, it’s tempting to ask colleagues to share a room. But nobody really wants to put up their hand.
Why companies still...
New Bills could change who hotels can hire and who can own one. FEDHASA...
Two new pieces of legislation could fundamentally change how South Africa's hospitality industry operates: who businesses are allowed to employ, and whether foreign-owned hotel...