In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic that has all but ground the hospitality and travel industry to a halt, certain players in the field are making plans to provide some of the most exquisite experiences to their clients once it is safe and acceptable to throw open their doors. Kruger Shalati is one…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: 4 Travel Destinations for Couples This Christmas
Couples seeking the ultimate romantic holiday can choose from a range of experiences and settings such as – hidden getaways, wellness retreats, culinary sojourns and adventures in the wilderness. But how do you choose whether you want to snuggle up in front of a fire or relax to the sound of the…
Africa’s Tallest Building will Feature a 3-Floor Penthouse
Africa’s tallest building is set to open next month as its developers seek to cash in on security fears and traffic jams by building a high-rise residential and retail complex in the heart of Johannesburg’s financial district. The Leonardo is a 234-meter (768-foot) skyscraper within walking dista…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Travel Trends for 2019 – Far Away From the Crowd
Many holidaymakers are looking to make a change to their travel plans in 2019 and find destinations that offer something a little different – away from the traditional options. ‘Second choice’ travel Whether it’s a result of “Capacity Crunch” or “FOMO Fatigue”, today’s forward-thinking travellers…
Best Places To Visit in Africa This Christmas
Every year at Christmas time thousands of tourists fly to various countries in Africa for exotic and relaxing holidays. Christmas in Africa is a time of outdoor fun, due to the warm summer weather. Moreover, tourists to Africa during this time will observe the magnificent scenery whether it’s alo…
Luxury Spirits in Africa Take a Leap
Traditionally, the ability to purchase luxury goods has been linked to wealth and in Africa this rings true. It was recently revealed that Africa has 18 people on the Forbes billionaire list for 2018, out of a record 2,208 billionaires worldwide. Additionally, there were approximately 145,000 peo…
African Hospitality Wins Big At the World Travel Awards 2018
The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Durban, South Africa. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre to …
Kenya Becomes the 5th Richest Country in Africa
Over the past 10 years, Kenya has acquired wealth at a rate of 73% becoming the 4th biggest African country in wealth growth. In 2017 alone, the country grew its wealth at 2%. Kenya now has more than KSh10.4 (104 billion USD) trillion in wealth, a 9.5% increase from the previous year’s tota…
This is How China Could Be the New IMF
Landlocked Zambia in Africa is facing a debt crisis and it’s a typical story. During years of booming copper prices, the Zambian economy boomed. But when copper prices started falling in 2011, Zambia borrowed to stimulate the economy and maintain growth impulses. Money was spent on vanity project…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: African Luxury Tourism is Heading off the Beaten Track
Africa has long been a favorite destination for safaris and hot air balloon flights over migrating herds but now the hospitality and tourism industries are exploring new locations to cater for luxury traveler’s increasing appetite for adventure. “African tourism has evolved significantly in the l…