Music is life! It is one of the things that bring people from different backgrounds and cultures together just like food and sports. As for me, l can say that music is part of my daily routine. l cannot spend a day without listening to music and l feel like l am not the only…
Recent data from STR has indicated that leading hospitality groups Accor and Marriott International are ahead of the pack as both account for the largest hotel supply and pipeline counts in Africa. There are now just seven countries in Africa with no internationally branded properties present, compared to 18 just six years ago. Accor and…
Alex Kyriakidis will transition from his position as president and managing director of Marriott International Middle East & Africa to an executive advisory role from December 31 2019, according to an announcement made by Marriott International. “As Marriott’s head of Middle East & Africa, Alex has, in a short amount of time, propelled the company…
Kevork Deldelian has been appointed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Middle East and Africa region. Deldelian was promoted from the position Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the group for the same region, a position he had occupied since March 2017. He has been instrumental in…
Hyatt Place Dubai/Wasl District is keen on attracting a bigger share of the African market as hotel continues to receive a steady flow of guests from the region. According to officials, more than 31% of the property’s guests are from Africa and majority of guests were families who were spending their holidays in Dubai. According…
The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend the World Travel Awards (WTA) for Africa & Indian Ocean during a gala ceremony in Mauritius on 1st June 2019. This event which will take place at the Sugar Beach resort will mark WTA’s inaugural visit to Mauritius. Graham Cooke,…
Data, automation and industry issues debated on opening day of first CONNECT MEIA route development forum Airbus spreads its ground handling wings China Southern highlights new Beijing Airport opening September 30 The importance of route planning to airlines as the aviation industry faces ongoing commercial challenges was top of the agenda today (Tuesday 30 April), during the opening morning…
WTM Africa’s dedication to both inbound and outbound travel within Africa will be further realised at WTM Africa 2019 to held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre in the host city of Cape Town from 10-12 April 2019. The launch of the WTM Africa International Exhibitors’ Dedicated Hosted Buyer Programme will see a specific…
The beautiful West African island nation, Cabo Verde (formerly Cape Verde) is set to host the inaugural UNWTO/ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa. The event will run from March 27 to 29, 2019 in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde. For more details on registration, click here
In the long run, everyone who visits the ‘Smiling Coast’ ends up in Kololi, on that famous strip – the Senegambia Strip. In truth, Kololi is the heart of tourism in The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa. Of course, the country is much more than Kololi. The Gambia has quite a lot to offer…
