Hotel group sees opportunities in Africa’s emerging industrial towns Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2013 Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, with brands such as Radisson Blu, has identified a number of African cities with strong business potential.
Meet the Boss: Andrew McLachlan, VP, business development Africa, Carlson Rezidor Published by Kate Douglas on 12 July 2013 “I never give up and never ever surrender.”
The businessman who built a castle in rural Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 July 2013 Growing up in a sleepy village in the rural Nyeri region of Kenya, George Tafaria Waititu always dreamt of transforming the area.
Travel agency boss talks about the lessons she has learnt in business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2013 Dinfin Mulupi talked to Shian Travel founder and managing director Jane Gituto about her business journey.
How SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson traded a secure UN job for the start-up world Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 June 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Johann Jenson, co-founder of Kenyan accommodation website SleepOut.com.
Entrepreneur shares five tips to successfully secure start-up funding Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2013 SleepOut CEO Johann Jenson shares five tips that entrepreneurs can use to secure funding or investment.
Ten African countries to explore on your next business trip Published by Kate Douglas on 5 June 2013 The most recommended African countries for extension of business trips.
Ranked: African countries that are the most welcoming to tourists Published by Kate Douglas on 28 May 2013 According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, Africa is home to three of the top 10 friendliest nations in the world.
American investor reveals where he sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 21 May 2013 “I think the African markets in many cases [offer] great value,” said Robert Scharar, fund manager for the US-based Africa Fund.
Africa’s top three airports rank higher than any airports in the USA Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2013 Latest survey results show that South African airports rank considerably above airports on the continent and, in some cases, the world.
East African hotel trends: More business people, conferences and Chinese tourists Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 April 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Rosemary Mugambi, sales and marketing director of Serena Hotels.
Dubai-based luxury hotel group discusses its African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 12 April 2013 Kate Douglas finds out more about the Jumeirah Group’s expansion plans into Africa.
Ranking the competitiveness of Africa’s tourism industries: the winners and losers Published by Kate Douglas on 8 April 2013 Find out how African countries rank in terms of their tourism and travel industries.
Hotel group invests in Ghana’s ‘boom town’ Takoradi Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 March 2013 Takoradi’s deep water sea port, and the fact that it is the hub of Ghana’s nascent oil industry, makes it a strategically important economic development node.