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Jamwal appointed to lead Hilton Durban
Vikram Jamwal has been appointed general manager of Hilton Durban in South Africa. Jamwal most recently served as Hilton’s regional director of revenue for Africa & the Indian Ocean while based in Dubai.
Seven-bedroom Labotessa to open in Cape Town, South Africa
Labotessa will open in Cape Town, South Africa this month. Originally built in the early 1700s, the congressional church has been turned into a seven-room hotel property.
AviaDev Africa reports significant economic impact on South Africa
An independent analysis of the economic impact created by AviaDev Africa indicates that it generated R3.3 million (£190,000) of direct expenditure, with R525,000 flowing in tax income to the South African government.
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof signed for 2021 debut
Hilton has signed a deal with Growthpoint Properties to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2021 and will be the brand’s debut property in Africa.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Sustainable tourism in South Africa
Visiting Durban for Africa’s Travel Indaba earlier this year, Sapphire Goss here weighs up the environmental impact of tourism and questions whether it can even be beneficial to local communities
Breaking Travel News investigates: Africa’s Travel Indaba
As South Africa goes to the polls, incumbent president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is keen to woo the hospitality sector with the promise of a radical overhaul of the national visa regime. Reporting from Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban for Breaking Travel News, Sapphire Goss assesses what impact it will have on the local market
Arends joins South Africa Tourism in UK
Sherwin Arends has joined South African Tourism as trade relations officer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role following 12 years’ experience working within the travel industry.
South African Department of Tourism visits Dubai in search for investment
The South African Department of Tourism has held an invitation-only tourism investment seminar in Dubai. Taking place at the Palace Downtown Hotel, the event was designed to promote South Africa as a market ripe for tourism investment among UAE investors.
St Helena Tourism welcomes new flights from Cape Town
St Helena Tourism has confirmed that a second-weekly flight to the south Atlantic island, operating through the peak summer season, will operate from Cape Town.
Qatar Airways to boost South Africa services from July
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The latest additional services to both Johannesburg and Cape Town reflect the growing demand for travel to and from these popular South African destinations.”
Local guides recruited for South Africa Tourism ad campaign
South African Tourism is putting 12 of the country’s most passionate guides at the heart of its latest campaign, Meet Your South Africa.
New trade leadership for South African Tourism in UK
Steven Balderston has joined South African Tourism as trade training specialist, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role from years of working in the travel industry.