SAA Resumes Dar es Salaam Flights: A New Business Travel Option
South African Airways (SAA) has resumed flights to Dar es Salaam, creating fresh opportunities for business travelers between South Africa and Tanzania. This direct connection promises a reliable and efficient travel option for professionals and organizations, strengthening ties and encouraging both business and tourism in the region.
Luxury Hyatt Regency Nairobi Opens: Prime Meetings & Events Venue
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands has opened as a prime location for meetings and events in Kenya’s capital. Situated in Westlands, the five-star hotel blends modern amenities with Kenyan cultural elements, offering over 21,520 square feet of versatile event space. Highlights include ten meeting rooms and one of East Africa’s largest ballrooms, perched on the top floor with panoramic city views. Each venue is equipped with advanced audio-visual technology, catering services, and flexible setups to accommodate everything from corporate gatherings to conferences. Its strategic location ensures accessibility for both local and international attendees.
Complementing the event facilities, the hotel provides 219 well-appointed rooms, upscale dining options, and wellness amenities, ensuring a seamless stay for guests. With its sophisticated infrastructure and thoughtful services, Hyatt Regency Nairobi offers a premier setting for creating meaningful business connections and memorable event experiences in the heart of Nairobi.
Joburg's New Tourism Ambassadors: Boosting Safety & Youth Employment
Johannesburg Tourism has launched a Tourism Ambassador Programme, deploying 227 trained youth across key attractions to improve visitor safety, enhance service, and tackle youth unemployment. Active since November 2024, the initiative equips ambassadors with skills such as first aid, customer service, and crime prevention, offering both professional development and practical work experience. This collaboration with the city’s Public Safety Department aims to foster secure, visitor-friendly environments while boosting local employment prospects.
CEO Thandubuhle Mgudlwa emphasized the programme's dual focus on safety and job creation, with careful candidate selection and robust training laying the groundwork for success. Early results are promising, with past participants securing lasting roles in tourism. Part of the Public Employment Programme, the initiative bridges immediate safety concerns and long-term economic opportunities, serving as a model for sustainable growth in Joburg’s tourism sector.
