The new Bush Villas on Kruger in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, comprise 20 luxury self-catering units spread around three dams, offering plenty of space for social distancing and independence.Each unit sleeps six to ten people in three bedrooms and features three bathrooms,…
Last month’s allocation of R10,5bn (€569m) to bail out SAA, which saw government pulling budget from departments such as health, education and policing, caused South Africans to shake their heads in exasperation. Moreover, there are now new, post-COVID forces at…
Industry experts remain confident that live events will remain first choice, despite a rise in virtual and hybrid events in 2020.The impact of technological developments on the MICE industry was the theme of a discussion between panellists on a recent…
Uganda Airlines, based at Entebbe, has been planning direct operations into South Africa since its launch in August last year.Those plans, interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, are finally coming to fruition and flights between Entebbe and OR Tambo International are…
The Mantis Collection’s eco-conscious experiences can now be booked through a conservation-focused streaming platform, the WaterBear Network.The partnership is a free and interactive streaming platform that allows users to watch nature documentaries, virtually connect with people behind the scenes and…
Zimbabwe has lined up tourism marketing initiatives at home and abroad for 2021, to create a more positive image of the country post-COVID-19.“Key activities in 2021 will include hosting educational and familiarisation tours for influencers, including celebrities, local and international…
The Gold Reef City Theme Park, which has been closed since lockdown began, reopened its doors this week, just in time for the high season.This follows a two-month ramp-up to ensure that the mine and rides were fully compliant with…
Entebbe International Airport has opened a new expanded departures terminal.The new terminal can handle more than three million passengers annually, up from two million previously.Boarding lounges have been reconfigured, with partitions removed to provide more space and seating areas.The airport…
Six of Zimbabwe’s land borders reopened to private passenger vehicles yesterday (December 1).Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, said the opening of border posts would be phased in, beginning with Beitbridge, Plumtree, Victoria Falls, Chirundu, Nyamapanda and…
As the anniversary of SAA entering business rescue looms on December 6, the implementation of the airline’s business rescue plan, which is tasked with turning the business around, remains a distant goal.While the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) blame this failure…
