When ‘WFH’ MEANS Work from Hotel
As the WFH trend has evolved from strictly working at home to include “working from hotel”, we’ve seen trends develop among the guests that fall into the WFH category. Among those working from your property, you’ll find the true digital nomad, a once-a-month traveller to HQ,...
ROOKIE MISTAKES THAT ALL TRAVELLERS DO
Even the most experienced travellers make mistakes when traveling. If you want your first big overseas trip to be memorable for the right reasons by avoiding the most common rookie travel mistakes all travellers do, keep reading. We hope you will be able to learn from...
4 CRUISE TRENDS WE’RE EXCITED FOR IN 2023
From luxury newcomers to once-in-a-lifetime expeditions through Asia and sails to the Arctic, here's what to look out for: Cruising is back. And what repeat guests are remembering and newcomers are learning is that there's no better way to travel. And as the industry is gearing...
10 BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS IN THE WORLD: THE GOLD LIST 2023
Consider The Gold List the answer to the question we get asked more than any other, where are the best places to stay? Our annual collection, passionately selected by our team, displays the city hotel that consistently does everything right as well as the coastal getaway....
7 NEW WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Aaron Millar elects seven new wonders every year—the most awe-inspiring places on the planet for stargazing, wildlife spotting, and astonishing panoramas. Of the original Seven Wonders of the World, only one, the Great Pyramids of Giza still exists. These, instead, are seven new wonders for our...
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN THE WORLD
The Great Lakes are, of course, spectacular. But there are many more beautiful lakes all over the globe that are so visually stunning and serene worth traveling for. Here is our round-up of the best from the deserts of Morocco to the bubble gum pink...
10 FRIENDLIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
Have you ever wondered what the friendliest countries in the world were? Did an outgoing local go out of their way to give you directions? Was the city easy to navigate? Did you simply get good vibes from the people around you? Here are the 10 global...
23 BUCKETLIST DESTINATIONS TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE
We all have a bucket list, a list of places that we want to see before we die. The human life, however, is too short for most of us to tick everything off the list. Not everyone has the courage to quit their job and wonder...
CHEAPEST PLACES TO VISIT IN 2023
There are many factors to consider when planning a vacation, from finding cheap places to travel and the safety of your intended destination to hotel options. But like it or not, there’s one thing that influences our travel decisions more than anything else: money. All those...
5 OF THE SEXIEST BEACHES IN THE CARIBBEAN
When it comes to beaches, not all sea-and-sandscapes are created equal! Even in the Caribbean, world-renowned for its cerulean waters, blue skies, and swaying palms, some beaches are just more dramatic over-the-top gorgeous – and sexier – than others! Presenting five of the most seductive Caribbean...
TOP 10 TRAVEL TRENDS BROUGHT BY COVID
The pandemic has affected us. Even for good sometimes. This is how some of the healthy travel trends of the last two years seem destined to remain on the market. Below are travel trends that are all in at the moment all thanks to Covid. ...
TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP
Here are a couple of tips and pointers for those wanting to know how to get a better night’s sleep: SLEEP HYGIENE Try to maintain a routine by going to sleep and waking up at the same time, including weekends. You can use a smartphone...
THE GREAT EXHAUSTION
Why are we all experiencing an absolute, overwhelming feeling of emotional exhaustion? It’s being called The Great Exhaustion – but what has led to this phenomenon and what can we do about it? The Great Resignation was how the end of 2021 was described, as thousands...
SARS SOUTH AFRICAN TRAVELLER DECLARATION SYSTEM
HOW THE SOUTH AFRICAN TRAVELLER DECLARATION WORKS The new online Traveller Declaration System will be introduced at all South African international airports, commencing with King Shaka International Airport on the 29th of November 2022. The system will be progressively implemented with other international airports planned...
MAXIMISING YOUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Make your speaker part of your marketing and education campaigns. You’ve spent a long time researching the perfect speaker for your event. You've found someone with the experience and expertise in your topic by watching videos to make sure their presentation style is compatible with your...
GET READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER OF INCENTIVE TRAVEL
Incentive programmes are now trending towards wellness and luxury, and with more downtime-built in. A webinar hosted recently by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) examined incentive travel destination preferences and their impact on motivation. They outlined various incentive trends, noting how pent-up demand is driving activity and...
BEAUTY SLEEP IS REAL
HOW A GOOD NIGHT’S REST CAN HELP YOUR APPEARANCE One of the best tools for healthy, youthful skin can't be found in a jar. Here's why sleep is one of the best things you can do for your look. When you think about all the...
5 POINTERS TO ENSURE CONFERENCE DELEGATES LOVE YOUR CONFERENCE!
After 2 long hard years for event professionals, the industry is rapidly on the mend, and in-person meetings and gatherings are in full swing. Have a look at our tips to be at the cutting edge of efficiency and technology. 1. COMMUNICATE EARLY AND OFTEN The...
TOP 5 TRAVEL TRENDS IN 2023
In the next 12 months and beyond, we will witness a continuous change in the way we travel. New tools, solutions, and knowledge, as well as easier transit through airports and the ability to travel with less luggage, are clear travel trends of the next...
TOP 20 INCENTIVE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2023
If your sales incentive trip seeks fresh ideas, it may be time to consider new incentive travel destinations. Here’s what we are seeing as hot and happening and luxurious destinations that appeal to incentive winners for something new and fresh for 2023 and beyond. 1....