The Tanzanian government has officially announced a ban on the entry of all plastic carrier bags according to a press statement from the Vice President’s office. The May 16, 2019 statement titled: “Notice To Travelers Planning To Visit Tanzania,”...
According to the Knight Frank 2018 Hotels report, Kenya has 68 global hotel brands, topping Nigeria and Tanzania. Brands such as Sheraton, Ramada, Hilton, Best Western, Radisson, Marriott, and Mövenpick have expanded their presence in Kenya in the past...
Rich with history and culture; Rome is of the top tourist destination in the world and Geneva hosts the highest number of international organizations After the successful launch of direct flights to USA, Kenya Airways is not stopping...
The much-anticipated opening comes in Quarter II 2018. Nyama Mama, the now much loved and iconic restaurant brand is proud to announce that it will soon be launching its second signature outlet in quarter II of 2018. Located at...
Marriott International tops this year’s table for the most planned new hotel rooms under construction in Africa, according to the influential annual hotel pipeline survey by W Hospitality Group. Details of the report will be one of the...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Francis Matiang’i has announced that the government will crack down on illegal foreign workers in 60 days. Speaking during a Parliamentary Security Committee meeting in Shanzu, Mombasa, Dr. Matiang’i said that the government will issue electronic...
“The occupancy in serviced apartments is 29.6 per cent higher than that of hotels, and is 33.5 per cent cheaper on average than a hotel room.” Disruption is the buzzword. Everyone remembers the Uber wave that threw the taxi...
“If you have not hit the revenue budget, some expenses should be put on hold, based on their urgency and the impact they have on the smooth running of the business… the spending must always be controlled by the...
“Your room is the most perishable good, because if not sold for a night it can never be recovered. It is important for you to know how many rooms you sell each night and at what average rate, net...
“You need someone who can ask the right questions, capture and interrogate the information given to ensure that the hotel is running as it should, and who can indeed determine if you are making optimum profit.” Having the money...