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Just two days remain until the prestigious World Travel Award Africa Award illuminates the magnificent environment of Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, the gala ceremony in Africa and the Indian Ocean. Johari Rotana Hotel As the sun rises above the Indian Ocean, this five-star venue (part of the iconic MNF Square development) hosts the region's most famous travel and tourism celebrity on a spectacular evening of recognition and charm. The event will start at 7pm with a networking cocktail reception and peak at 11pm, with a gala dinner and awards ceremony. Participants arrive…

This week's city launched a coat hanger marketing campaign, leaving Cape Town in the hands of visitors. “These coat hanger cards, hanging right away from Metro accommodations, are more than creative ideas,” said Alderman Vos. “They are smart and targeted tools just by clicking on the destination and investment feature in Cape Town.” The double-faced card links this QR code is Cape Town, the city's six-pillar place marketing platform, and is investing in Cape Town, which introduces the city's business and investment opportunities. “This is a simple and concrete way to invite visitors and investors to accurately reach them, explore…

Greece is a popular European holiday destination for Britains, especially in the summer.Most flights are less than four hours, so British tourists who want to go abroad in the summer months without traveling too far often fly to Greece. Greece is famous for its rich history, with iconic white buildings, beaches and ancient ruins.Many British people flock to famous Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini, but can get crowded in the summer months. There are a few options just as beautiful but not busy.Dorota Urbaniak is an Essex-based travel content creator, focusing on travel in Europe and sharing tips, inspiration…

Humans learned to thrive in a variety of African environments before their successful expansion into Eurasia about 50,000 years ago. Credits: Ondrej Pelanek and Martin Pelanek Ecological flexibility rather than tools or genes explains why only one transition from Africa was successful around 50,000 years ago. Today, all non-African people are thought to be descended from a small group that migrated to Eurasia about 50,000 years ago. However, fossil records show that many previous migration attempts occurred during this period, none of which leaves a permanent genetic heritage in modern populations. In a recently published paper in Nature, the researchers…

Johannesburg – Luxury Travel Report 2025 has identified fascinating changes in traveller preferences. That's the rejection of what we call “bejofis” – a creeping identity that gradually uniformizes hotel experiences around the world. Whether in Bangkok or Birmingham, if you step into a typical hotel room today, you can encounter the same neutral palette, predictable artwork and standardized amenities. This uniformity once promised reliability, but today's travelers are craving something more vibrant. This trend driven by brand standardization and an obsession with Instagram identity made modern hotel rooms look eerie the same all over the world. But the luxurious travelers…

A new report from Embraer on the undeveloped potential of intra-African air connections highlights the role of improving air travel in promoting economic growth and development across the continent.According to the IATA, despite accounting for 18% of the world's population, Africa is less than 3% in global GDP and only 2.1% in global air passenger and freight traffic. This disparity is fundamental to the continent's limited area air connections and is a key bottleneck for Africa's economic and aviation development.Released at the Aviadev Conference in Zanzibar earlier this month, the report identifies the need for more direct flights, more frequent,…

Flying can be a nervous experience for many travelers, especially with the idea of ​​how turbulence can creep up and the idea of ​​30,000 feet of creeping up.But Bryson Robert, a safario operator specializing in authentic African adventures, suggests a more intelligent approach to not emptying your wallet.”Most people don't realize that there are specific seats that actually offer the best combination of safety and value,” explained Robert. “Seat 11A may look like other window seats, but in reality it's located in what many aviation experts consider to be the safest part of an aircraft.With his extensive travel experience leading…

Managers of Australia's Regional Express (REX) are seeking an extension of carriers' voluntary administrative period to see some “stakeholders” in the sales process. Rex appointed manager Ernst & Young (EY), said he is working to narrow the number of bidders and “working to negotiate to achieve a successful transaction.” EY did not disclose the number of offers received except that it said “it's abundantly funded and has real value in the business and its future.” Managers were originally given until the end of June to end the sale of Rex, which took part in management in July 2024, amid increasing…

Travel experts warn holiday makers to “think twice” before using toiletries in hotel bathrooms. Dawn Morwood, co-director of cheap deals, warns that what's in the bottle isn't necessarily the case.”Travelers often assume that hotel toiletries are safe and fresh, but the reality can be quite different,” she said.With years of experience helping HolidayMakers navigate the travel industry, Dawn knows he's cautious when it comes to hotel amenities. Dawn said: “It's always about bringing your own toiletries. Personal care products are truly personal. Skin and hair are used in certain formulations, so switching to unknown products can cause a reaction even…

Johannesburg – If you're an expert heading abroad for business this winter, there's more to meet flights and agendas. The South Africa Medical Association (SAMA) recently shared a warning about the rise in flu cases across the country. For business travelers, this adds a significant layer of risk to what may seem like a daily trip. It's winter now and South Africa is deeply involved in the flu season. This is a key factor in increasing health risks while traveling, according to travel risk expert Global Rescue. Respiratory infections exist all over the world, but they can catch some spikes…