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Badrutt’s Palace Wins SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026

Grace Mumo — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Hailed as the ‘living room of St. Moritz’, Badrutt’s Palace has been defining Alpine hospitality and the destination itself since opening in 1896. Badrutt’s Palace, wins SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026. The first of two special accolades announced ahead of the official awards ceremony on Tuesday 15 September, [...]

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An Open Letter To Everyone Currently Running On Coffee And Vibes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

To the person currently staring blankly at their inbox, this is an open letter to everyone currently running on coffee and vibes. We see you! We’ve officially hit the middle of the year. The early-January optimism has worn off, your calendar is a minefield of back-to-back meetings, and the winter chill has officially made hitting [...]

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Leading Hotel Brands And Properties Recognised For Outstanding Performance, Innovation, Loyalty Engagement And Sustainability

Grace Mumo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas [...]

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Global Hotel Alliance Partners with City Unscripted To Expand GHA DISCOVERY with Personalised City Tours, Exclusive Travel Rewards and Luxury Experiences.

Grace Mumo — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has expanded the portfolio of Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, in line with its Live Local concept, Global Hotel Alliance partners with City Unscripted to expand GHA DISCOVERY with personalised city tours, exclusive travel rewards and luxury experiences. Responding to growing demand [...]

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Thornybush Celebrates Sarah Barratt’s Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Victory

Grace Mumo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to announce that Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the southern African safari industry. With 15 years of guiding experience and a background in anthropology, Sarah has built a reputation for creating meaningful moments in the [...]

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Why Some Of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights

Grace Mumo — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where passengers continue to route through a third city because no carrier has yet launched a service. Some of the continent’s connectivity gaps [...]

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Winter at De Zalze Lodge – Golf, Fireside Comfort & Exclusive Offers

Grace Mumo — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Your Winelands Getaway is waiting, consider this your perfect excuse to get away. Nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, De Zalze Lodge invites you to experience the quieter, more intimate side of winter – where crisp mornings, roaring fireplaces, and world-class wine come together effortlessly. Enjoy exclusive seasonal rates, making it easier than ever [...]

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Thornybush Unveils an Enhanced and Refined Saseka Tented Camp

Grace Mumo — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to unveil the newly enhanced Saseka Tented Camp, where familiar spaces have been thoughtfully recreated to offer a more refined and immersive guest experience. In collaboration with Artichoke Interior Design and Black Sable Architects, the lodges public areas have been refreshed while remaining true to Saseka’s original identity and its magical setting within [...]

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South Africans Seek Flexible, Experience-led Holidays that Combine Adventure, Relaxation, and Discovery

Grace Mumo — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

For many South Africans, the idea of a sailing holiday may seem out of reach and reserved only for experienced sailors or luxury travellers. That perception is changing, though, as more South Africans seek flexible, experience-led holidays that combine adventure, relaxation, and discovery. This is Why sailing holidays are gaining popularity. Sunsail, the global charter [...]

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From Vine to Stay: Bushtec brings Luxury tented hospitality to the Cape Wineland’s

Grace Mumo — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

For wine enthusiasts and lovers of the outdoors, there are few things as enchanting as the Cape Winelands. The tantalising tastes of world-class wines, wide azure skies and the sweeping green of vineyard after vineyard create an immersive setting for which a day visit feels too short. Now, a South African pioneer in luxury tented [...]

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Olijvenkraal Winelands Lodge Launches Signature Winter ‘Staycation’

Grace Mumo — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Set among tranquil olive groves beneath the dramatic slopes of the Simonsberg mountains in Paarl, Olijvenkraal Winelands Lodge launches signature winter ‘staycation’ a refined countryside retreat shaped by slow living, understated luxury and warm hospitality. Having opened its doors in December 2025, the intimate lodge blends contemporary design with the unhurried rhythm of farm life, [...]

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Enjoy Special Moments At The Plettenberg This Winter

Grace Mumo — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Plettenberg invites guests to settle into the slower rhythm of winter with a special seasonal offer, available from only R5250 per room per night. Valid until 31 August 2026, the Moments at The Plettenberg package is designed for an indulgent seaside escape, combining luxury, warmth, and effortless comfort during the cooler months. Perfect for a [...]

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Luxury Travel in Africa: Tintswalo Collection Invites Guests to Experience Cape Town This Winter

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Tintswalo Collection is inviting locals to embrace the magic of the new season with the launch of its exclusive Winter Specials, available at each of its three unique seaside hotels in Cape Town until 31 August 2026. Whether it’s a romantic bucket-list stay at Tintswalo Atlantic, a memorable family getaway at Tintswalo Boulders, or a special [...]

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This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Every year, the same ritual plays out. A card. Flowers, maybe. Lunch, if you’re organised. And while the sentiment is always genuine, something has shifted in how families are thinking about Mother’s Day, and what it should actually look like. So This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest The [...]

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Africa’s Top 15 China Ready Destinations Revealed at WTM Africa 2026 as Tourism Leaders Unlock China’s Outbound Travel Market Opportunity.

Grace Mumo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

African tourism destinations have been ranked on their readiness to attract Chinese visitors. The China Ready Index® – a global benchmarking system by CBISN that scores destinations across six key pillars – released its 2026 African rankings at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town this week, with Egypt securing top spot ahead of Morocco [...]

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