Many hospitality businesses are struggling with a long-standing challenge that the rapid adoption of AI and automation is compounding: finding and retaining the right people.AI, automated booking systems, cloud-based management platforms, smart scheduling and inventory
When you join a photography tour abroad, it is easy to focus on getting the perfect shot. But great travel photography is not only about composition, lighting, and timing. It is also about respect. As
South Africa’s hospitality sector is facing growing concerns that threaten its long term stability and growth, according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South African Hoteliers ReportReport, released today. The Report reveals that 77%
By Marc Wachsberger, CEO of The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts, with contributions from inDrive and Batsumi.From Venice to New York, global cities are struggling under the weight of their own popularity. Overtourism has become
By Dr. Alex Malapane, PhDAs South Africa ushers in Tourism Month, it is important to reflect not just on the beauty of our landscapes or the richness of our heritage, but on the undeniable economic
South Africa’s luxury tourism sector holds the key to unlocking unprecedented economic growth, global prestige, and job creation, argues Roxy Robinson, Founder and Director of Roxstar Global Consulting, and Roxstar Luxury Travel.“Luxury inbound tourism is
Lee-Anne Bac, Advisory Partner, BDO South AfricaGovernment’s decision to streamline and reduce bureaucratic delays to process and issue tourist visas is a positive development that will help boost recovery and growth of the tourism and
In our fast-paced world, filled with constant travel and hectic schedules, we often overlook the hidden gems and unique experiences right in our own cities. The reality is, we don’t have to look or travel
As the lines between business and leisure blur, the travel sector is adapting to meet the expectations of a new generation of travellers. The growing emphasis on convenience, luxury, and cultural immersion is transforming transit
With summer holidays on the horizon, South Africa’s hospitality industry is gearing up for the influx of both international and local travellers. As visitors from Europe, the USA, China, and across Africa prepare to descend
