Tourlane, a US-based travel and tourism agency, has named Zimbabwe the safest place to visit globally when countries reopen their borders for international travellers post-COVID-19.Security risks such as the number of COVID-19 cases, health regulations, population density, hours of sunlight,…
This week’s top comment focused the possibility that there may be a lack of charter coaches to service the 2021 British and Irish Lions rugby tour.Owner of the Cape Town-based Tour du Cap, Francoise Armour, said this was a reality…
Zimbabwe will reopen six land borders on 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 Forbes.“The borders will open…
Despite borders being closed for over six months, South Africa as a travel destination was still talked about and consumers were still having online conversations about the destination. South African Tourism’s Strategy Insights & Analytics team provide feedback on its…
New corporate livery and branding for Airlink – which has officially changed its name from SA Airlink to Airlink – will soon be revealed as part of its strategy to distinguish itself as a totally independent airline.Furthermore, the airline plans…
As South Africa focuses on developing its rural and township tourism offerings, there are new and innovative ideas being implemented in Soweto.Driving inclusivity in the tourism industry as it recovers is imperative to SA Tourism, said CEO, Sisa Ntshona. “We…
There’s still a week to go for the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa and South African National Parks’ fundraising initiative to meet its goal of raising between R3m and R3.5m (€150 000 to €175 000).“Our national parks are…
The Department of Home Affairs has increased the number of people managing applications for inbound business travel to ensure speedier responses.“We will try our best to ensure that responses are communicated within 24 hours,” said DHA spokesperson, Siya Qoza.This follows…
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travellers (99%) are eager to travel again, with 70% stating they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3 000 frequent travellers.The survey was…
Managing Director of the MICE Academy, Helen Brewer, writes in reaction to the Safety First column by Mike Lord.“The MICE Academy, representing end-user/clients – in other words those that decide and budget for events of many types and capacities –…
