A new generation of travellers is on its way, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. ‘Gen-C’ will not be defined by demographics such as age; they will need reassurance and evidence that their travel experience will enhance their…
HOTELBEDS (incorporating Bedsonline) has announced plans to launch a distribution filter category called ‘Safe Stay’ in coming weeks.During the booking process, Safe Stay consolidates and displays the different COVID-19 health and safety protocols and certifications that companies, tourism boards and…
Only the open-access national parks – namely Golden Gate Highlands, parts of the Garden Route and Table Mountain national parks (with the exception of Boulders Beach and Cape Point) – opened on Monday, June 1.This follows the Minister of Tourism,…
As the Minister has emphasised on various platforms, we are busy developing a recovery strategy for the sector and that requires multi-stakeholder engagement. It must be noted that developing a strategy is not an event, it is a process.We have…
Some animal encounter destinations in Paarl in the Western Cape have gone virtual to support themselves as they are currently closed due to lockdown restrictions.The animal sanctuaries and farms had to close to tourists due to COVID-19 and consequently lost…
AviaDev Africa, an air service development conference, has been cancelled and moved to next year.Originally set to take place in May, it had initially been delayed until September, but will now not take place until 2021.The new event is scheduled…
While 34.3% of safari operators have seen cancellations on bookings in southern and East Africa for this year, since the outbreak of COVID-19, the majority (65.7%) have seen their clients postponing their trips rather than cancelling them.This according to Your…
Isibindi Africa Lodges’ Isibindi Foundation, has raised over R520 000 (€26 995) through donations from the corporate and retail sectors, anonymous donors, the travel industry, previous guests and via its GivenGain fundraiser.Last month, the Foundation launched a widespread feeding campaign…
The Seychelles Islands restricted the arrival of cruise ships to ports despite the fact that the coronavirus outbreak had a small impact on the country.While tourism has been one of the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the cruise…
African Habitat Conservancy (AHC) has launched a protected wilderness area in KwaZulu Natal.Babanango Game Reserve is AHC’s first project. It lies within the Umfolozi Biodiversity Economy Node and aims to protect a vast African wilderness while also uplifting rural people.The…
