Monthly Archives: July 2026
Richards Bay’s hotel market is changing as investment gathers pace
CemAir’s new scheduled service between Johannesburg and Richards Bay, launching on 1 November 2026, is the latest sign of confidence in the city’s business...
Zambia is open for business events
Zambia is on track to host a total of 15 global events in 2026, including the African Marketing Confederation Conference and the Africa Supply...
FEDHASA Welcomes the South African Concierge Forum
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has officially invited the South African Concierge Forum to join the association, marking the first time...
South Africa’s Tourism Development Model Is Growing Up
For years, success in tourism development was measured by a single visible milestone: getting emerging businesses onto the floor of an international trade show....
Under the radar: The destinations that still feel like a secret in 2026
There’s a special kind of travel satisfaction when you arrive somewhere extraordinary, knowing that no one you know has been there before. It’s not...
Micro-luxuries: The tactical spends that make any trip feel five-star
There are certain travel moments you’ll always remember. Like the shuttle driver waiting in arrivals after a 22-hour haul or the table booked at...
Seychelles to benefit from expanded Ethiopian Airlines service with double daily flights
Johannesburg: 27 July, 2026 - Seychelles is set to become even more accessible to international travellers following Ethiopian Airlines’ introduction of double daily flights...
What star ratings actually mean in the world’s top business destinations
The booking confirmation looks the same everywhere: three (or four) stars in Sandton, Stuttgart, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Sekondi-Takoradi. But is it consistent? Or even...
Africa’s SMEs Need Access to Markets. Exhibitions Are Bridging the Gap
By Carol Weaving, RX Africa Managing Director
When discussions turn to Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the conversation almost always lands on the same...
Tourism Leaders to Gather in Cape Town as SATSA Unveils Conference 2026 Programme
As tourism enters a new phase of growth, innovation and global change, many of Southern Africa's leading tourism, business and conservation voices will gather...