As long as there is an appeal pending around a Business Interruption (BI) insurance case, insurance policy holders have very few legal remedies at their disposal.This is according to a spokesperson for the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) South Africa…
In response to reduced demand due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lufthansa Group has announced some adjustments to its South Africa flights.Dr André Schulz, the Group’s GM Southern Africa and East Africa, said in a trade release: “Over the last…
While some insurers, such as Guardrisk, Hollard and Santam, have agreed to settle outstanding Business Interruption insurance claims, the tourism and hospitality sector is now bracing for another battle – the number of months policyholders can claim for losses (the…
British Airways will suspend its direct flights between Durban and London as part of a network reduction due to the impact of COVID-19.Durban-Heathrow is just one of 13 destinations earmarked for suspension.“Coronavirus is having a major impact on customer travel….
Natural Selection is ready to welcome tourists to the rebuilt and redesigned Jack’s Camp in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, but is realistic about the expected numbers.The camp will reopen this month to celebrate the camp’s 25th anniversary. Co-Founder of Natural…
Victoria Falls — The new surge in coronavirus cases which has seen government effect a strict 30-day lockdown has come as a huge blow to the tourism industry particularly in Victoria Falls where clients and business have literally disappeared overnight.The…
Cottar’s 1920’s Camp has launched a new full-circle safari experience that allows guests to stay longer (seven, ten, 12 or 14 days) and move from the 1920’s Camp to the Conservation Camp and to a mobile camp.“This, whilst maintaining the…
Arusha — Owners of tourist firms and stakeholders of the tourism sector in Tanzania, including retired conservationists, have cited five major factors that make tourists visiting the country not to pay a second visit.The sector contributes 17.5 percent of gross…
Despite optimism that Zanzibar’s tourism industry is gradually recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic with visitor numbers on the rise in December, earnings from the sector still dropped 38 percent compared with last year, says the Bank of…
US President Donald Trump has extended a ban on new green cards and work visas by three months, citing continued weakness in the U.S. labor market due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that extends to March…
