A total of 13 783 passengers have been evacuated and repatriated from South Africa between April 1 and April 18, said SA Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula.He said Airports Company South Africa had, to date, facilitated the evacuation and repatriation…
The COVID-19 UIF Beneficiary Process Temporary Employers Relief Scheme (TERS) has been finalised and applications are open.TERS is the final product of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)…
Following SAA’s BRPs (business rescue practitioners) confirming that government would not assist the airline with further funding, liquidators are contacting the carrier’s creditors in an effort to gain support ahead of a potential liquidation appointment.“It is normal process for liquidation…
SAA has worked with the Canadian government to facilitate the repatriation of 313 Canadian tourists who had been stranded in South Africa.The citizens and permanent residents travelled on a repatriation flight that departed on Friday, April 10. The passengers, from…
The first captive-born male cheetah – released from Ashia’s Breeding, Wilding and Release Project – has sired two cubs with a wild female in the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.Following his release into the reserve in September 2019,…
ABTA has postponed its annual travel convention in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.The Morocco-based event was due to take place in October 2020, and will now be moved until the same time next year.The association will instead hold a…
Global villa holiday specialist, Oliver’s Travels – which mostly features villas in Europe and Asia – has expanded into South Africa with new properties in two provinces.Esiweni Lodge, in the Nambiti Reserve in KwaZulu Natal, is an eco-lodge that is…
The Indian Ocean island nation of the Seychelles will enter a 21-day period of restricted movement of people and shutdown of essential services from midnight today (April 8) as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.At…
Airbnb is assisting hosts missing out on business due to COVID-19, by setting aside US$250 million to help them regain income lost as a result of cancellations.In a letter to hosts in more than 191 countries, Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky,…
Vaya Trails is a new tour company offering hiking experiences through the escarpment of Eswatini.The company is the brainchild of five Swazi locals who are keen to share their love and knowledge of this unique environment, says a statement from…
