We are pleased to present this edition of the Accommodation performance review in respect of performance recorded in the month of May 2025 Room night demand registered in May was marginally stronger than expected; however … Read more
South African accommodation booking platform Afristay has confirmed that it closed its business operations in early 2025. A well-known name in South Africa’s online travel and accommodation space has officially closed its doors. Afristay, a … Read more
Co-existence: the OTA-led defence against an AI takeover It’s no secret that the AI revolution has arrived, and the online hotel distribution sector has already adapted to the first ripple effects. But OpenAI’s Operator, launched … Read more
Winter in South Africa is typically classified as the low season, when demand is in short-supply and everyday folk opt for a weekend indoors rather than venturing out for a holiday. This is the time … Read more
Traveler booking behavior and insights This year’s analysis expands to more than 20,000 independent properties across 150 countries, drawing insights from nearly 40 million bookings between 2022 and 2024. The report offers a snapshot of … Read more
