South African Tourism has kicked off a campaign to showcase the country’s wide variety of tourism attractions and experiences.Under the name ‘Summer Different’, the ‘roadtrip’ campaign will explore all nine provinces in an effort to portray the diversity and variety…

The tourism industry in Africa needs tourism businesses to innovate how they approach wildlife and conservation to accelerate recovery of the sector.This is according to a report from market research company, Euromonitor International. The report was compiled by the company’s…

Inbound industry association, SATSA, has developed a tourism-specific toolkit for its members, with helpful information about South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) and how it affects tourism businesses.The Act took effect on July 1 but will only be…

A business complex offering accommodation and other facilities has opened in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe.The Makhado Complex consists of a 28-room lodge, a petrol station, Internet café, bakery, supermarket, salon, bar, restaurant and two conference facilities, amongst others.Makhado Spokesperson, Danisa Moyo, said…

Namibia has been added to the Travel Corridor list for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to a statement from the UK Government.The statement added that the government would keep the conditions in these countries, territories and regions under review….

Cape Town’s most famous and arguably most beautiful hotel, the legendary 121-year-old Belmond Mount Nelson, will reopen on December 10.An historic landmark in Cape Town, and always a favourite with foreign visitors to the city, the hotel has been closed…

Cathay Pacific has no immediate plans to return to South Africa and has suspended flight schedules until March 31, 2021.“Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, sluggish international travel demand as well as the dynamic travel and quarantine restrictions, Cathay Pacific…

Building a more inclusive, non-discriminatory tourism industry begins with marketing and a shift in operations, say industry experts.During WTM London Virtual last week, a panel of tourism experts discussed discrimination in the tourism industry and how businesses could use their…

In the next few weeks, Airlink will add Lubumbashi and Dar es Salaam to its growing network of regional destinations.Airlink will operate flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi from November 30, and between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam from December 1.Airlink…

“We heard you Mr President – International travel is open,” said Emirates in a release sent out to the trade following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa.The airline has responded to the announcement by increasing its frequencies to 14 flights…