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The safest room in the hotel

What women business travellers look for – and how to build it into your travel policy Search “hotel safety tips” and women across the web...
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China Ready® Workshop to Return to WTM Africa 2027

The China Ready® Workshop will return to WTM Africa 2027, offering African tourism stakeholders the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and market intelligence...
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FCM Travel: New global Chief Customer Officer role

FCM Travel today announced the creation of a new Chief Customer Officer role, appointing Jo Lloyd to the position, as it continues to strengthen...

Moments that matter in South Africa’s travel history

Once upon a time, booking a holiday meant heading to your local travel agency, a manila folder of handwritten tickets to carry home and...
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The invisible itinerary: hidden demands of business travel

Making home arrangements and juggling family responsibilities rank as the biggest travel stressors for South African business travellers, ahead of delays, disruption and even personal safety concerns.  That is according to...
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FCM Travel begins global roll-out of AI-powered conversational booking feature

FCM Travel yesterday announced its new AI-powered conversational booking feature which will allow travellers to simply describe what they need and receive options shaped...
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Aeronology Enters South Africa with Innovative ‘Single-Screen’ Technology for Travel Advisors

New technology promises to end the multi-system frustration cited by 82% of South African travel advisors as their biggest operational challenge Global travel tech firm...

Victoria Falls hosts regional border customer service training

More than 50 stakeholders from the police, immigration, customs and health authorities across the Kavango Zambezi Trans Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA) took part in...
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South Africa’s Restaurant Industry Cannot Continue to Carry More Costs

by Rosemary Anderson, Board Member FEDHASA Inland The latest Statistics South Africa Food & Beverage Survey (May 2026) paints a concerning picture for one of South Africa's...

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...