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The City of Cape Town has announced a new marketing initiative aimed at visitors staying in hotels and guesthouses, using coat hanger cards to promote both tourism and investment opportunities. The campaign, launched at Hotels and Hospitality Expo Africa, uses the QR code on the card to link directly to Cape Town's destination portal “This is Cape Town” and its business platform “Invest Cape Town.” The campaign is being deployed in collaboration with the Federal Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) to ensure wide distribution across Metro hospitality venues. It forms part of the city's five-point plan to grow the…

Tanzania held the 32nd edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) for Africa and the Indian Ocean on July 28, 2025 in Dar es Salaam, hosting the first prestigious event for the African nation. The ceremony, hosted by the World Luxury Media Group, will attract more than 500 participants, including 300 international participants, significantly improving the country's global tourism profile. The announcement follows consistent recognition of Tanzania at past WTA events and coincides with recent national efforts to promote destinations internationally, including President Samias Roof Hassan's renowned “Royal Tour” campaign. 50 Tanzania attractions and tourism-related businesses have been nominated in…

Millions of Britons fly to more Sunny destinations this summer, but one frequent flyer shares her top tips on how to reduce the airport's security process a little bit. With airport queues often appearing endless, holidaymakers will want to avoid these fashion fakes that could extend the ordeal.Tiktok user and veteran traveler Melanie (@comehangout_melanie) said that these four items could “be held up by security.”The first and perhaps most obvious tip is to avoid wearing anything made of metal when possible. Standard procedures at airports around the world for passengers to pass through metal detectors.When these sensitive machines detect any…

Europe has many megacities, whether in London, Berlin or Athens, each with a very large group, and appears to be growing every year. However, the old continent has one capital, which is not only the largest, but also the most popular officially.It boasts the title of Europe's most visited city in Paris, France. AXA figures show that it welcomes more than 30 million tourists a year than any other city in Europe. People flock there to see famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.Paris is also huge. According to macro trends, the current Metro…

The Caribbean is known for its incredible beaches. In fact, it is home to a 250-mile pristine coastline and a popular holiday destination for many Brits. However, it takes just under 10 hours to fly from the UK by plane, and is not exactly nearby. If you're on the verge of time, there are plenty of other great beaches near Europe, including the best beaches in the world that are easier to manage from the UK.But relaxing on the gorgeous beaches doesn't necessarily mean you have to leave the UK, especially if you have a budget. There are many beautiful…

Kweku Zurek Business News June 13th – 2025, 13:24 McDunn Airlines was named Airline of the Year at the 2025 Ghana West Africa Business Excellence Awards held on Saturday at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The award recognizes the company's leadership, innovation and exceptional contributions to the Ghanaian aviation industry and the broader West Africa subregion. “This honorable honor celebrates the company's leadership, innovation and outstanding contributions to the aviation industry in Ghana and in the sub-regions of West Africa,” the organizers said. The praise bolsters the growing reputation of MacDun Airlines as a pacesetter in Ghana's aviation…

With the launch of two new conference venues, @Sandton Hotel is expanding its offering to meet the growing demand for premium business and private event spaces in the heart of Johannesburg. The Argyle and Carlyle venues on the ground floor bring flexibility, style and functionality to the hotel's already extensive event portfolio. New venues, including Corporate Summit, Gala Dinner, Cocktail Evening, and Book Launch, will offer dedicated settings that work just as well for strategic sessions, like celebrations. The Argyle spans 142 square meters, and the banquet can accommodate up to 120 guests film styles or 80. More intimate of…

When heading to the state, you may find yourself visiting New York, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles and opting for a big city vacation. Even when choosing Florida, tourists often stick to visiting Disney World and other theme parks. However, when you do this, there are many things you will miss.Travel experts recommend that anyone traveling to Florida add the city of Sarasota to their itinerary. Located at the southern tip of the Tampa Bay Area, Sarasota is less than two hours' drive from Disney World, so if you choose to stay in town, you can visit the happiest place…

Holiday makers share the top 30 things they do on a trip, and the list is long. This includes getting their haircuts for travel, checking the weather strongly and arranging care for the plants.Other important activities include performing large laundry loads, packing snacks “accidentally” and replacing bed linen and returning to fresh sheets. Repeat packaging, purchase of new underwear, and multiple checks to make sure your passport is packed are also listed.The study revealed that with a tablet or e-reader equipped with a movie, book, game or podcast, cleaning the fridge, purchasing a travel-sized toiletry, and repeatedly measuring the weight…

house » Airline News » As United and Delta redefine short-distance travel with innovative CRJ550 aircraft, the US and Canada Friday, June 13th, 2025The US and Canada are located in the historic New Age cusp of regional flights, as United Airlines expands its powerful CRJ550 fleet at a very fast pace, and Delta strategically increases high-end routes, providing top-notch comfort, unparalleled passenger comfort and best regional connectivity in both countries.In 2019, Bombardier introduced the CRJ550, showing significant innovation in regional aviation. As the first triple class 50-seat aircraft, the CRJ550 is designed to meet the evolving demands of the US…