Government is concerned the business rescue plan for SAA has not “adequately achieved” its objectives, but says it supports the plan “where it results in a viable, sustainable airline that provides integrated domestic, regional and international flight services”.“We will assess…
Kenya Airways has again postponed taking to the skies after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced last week that nationwide lockdown measures would remain in place until July 6.Earlier this month, Kenyan Transport Ministry Cabinet Secretary James Macharia announced that that the…
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has launched national Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) after Tanzania opened its borders in May.The procedures ensure that arriving tourists do not bring in COVID-19, do not contract it, that all service providers remain…
Tshwane Tourism Association has partnered with The Kevin Richardson Foundation to support feeding schemes by the Southern Lodestar Foundation (SLF), which feeds over a million children a week in South Africa.SLF is a registered non-profit organisation based in KwaZulu Natal….
Major international airlines want to return to South African airspace and are a vital part of reopening inbound tourism.This was highlighted in a recent webinar hosted by SATSA, where industry stakeholders discussed the gradual reopening of inbound tourism and acknowledged…
A new coastal by-law adopted by the City of Cape Town details the protocols under which a beach may be temporarily closed as well as actions that can be taken against activities that may damage the environment.Cape Town’s coastline draws…
South African National Parks (SANParks) has opened parks today (June 8) for day visitors to parks that cater for self-drives.CEO, Fundisile Mketeni, said SANParks used last week to prepare for the expected arrival of guests. “We appreciate that after two…
Premier Hotels has started to open selected hotels and booking channels for all hotels into 2021, according to a press release.Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein and Premier Hotel Mapungubwe are open. Premier Hotel ELICC and Premier Hotel Regent will reopen on…
The Tunisian government announced the opening of its land, air and sea borders to travelers as of June 27. These had been closed since the middle of March in order to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Tunisian tourism companies get…
Despite the easing of restrictions on air travel under lockdown level three, Comair is unlikely to start operating again before November this year.The company’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs), Shaun Collyer and Richard Ferguson, said the resumption of operations now would…
