Jay Azran

Sep 16, 2024 | tourismupdate.co.za | Sandra Kneubuhler |Sadi Farooqui |Anton Gillis |Jay Azran

Tourism is to contribute 10.4% to South Africa's GDP and create 2.23 million jobs by 2030, making it a crucial sector. Half of the current workforce comprises women – 37% earning more than their peers in other industries. Given the sector’s significant role in advancing women's economic empowerment, more women should be encouraged to consider careers in tourism.

Aug 29, 2024 | tourismupdate.co.za | Sadi Farooqui |Anton Gillis |Sandra Kneubuhler |Jay Azran

Q: Tell us about yourself and your journey to The Nest SpaceA: Born in Lesotho to academic parents, my early years were spent in Canada and the UK before returning to South Africa and studying at the University of Cape Town. As a teenager, I grappled with anxiety and depression – a struggle that set me on a path of self-discovery and healing. Reading Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth sparked my interest in holistic approaches to mental health.

Aug 28, 2024 | tourismupdate.co.za | Sadi Farooqui |Anton Gillis |Sandra Kneubuhler |Jay Azran

East African safari operator Foxes Safari Camps has released a powerful video of the experience on offer at its Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge, on a private island off the coast of Tanzania, within the Zanzibar channel. Life at the lodge is deliberately slow, intentionally channelling the “pole pole” lifestyle – a Swahili phrase meaning “slow slow”.

Aug 28, 2024 | tourismupdate.co.za | Sadi Farooqui |Anton Gillis |Sandra Kneubuhler |Jay Azran

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced its 19th annual SA National Parks Week from September 4-9 will be extended to September 14-15 at selected national parks. Throughout this week, free access will be available to most of the 21 national parks managed by SANParks. It will kick off with a celebratory event at Marakele National Park on September 8. Free access to national parks during this time does not include accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Aug 28, 2024 | tourismupdate.co.za | Sadi Farooqui |Anton Gillis |Sandra Kneubuhler |Jay Azran

Property services company, Broll, has secured the contract to manage Robben Island. The contract is already in progress. “As we step on to Robben Island, we carry forward the legacy of Nelson Mandela, committed to preserving not only the island’s physical heritage but also its profound impact on South Africa’s history,” Broll said in a media statement.