For years Cape Verde has been considered one of holidaymakers’ best-kept secrets.However, the latest official figures from the National Statistics Institute in Cape Verde suggest that this won’t be the case for long, with the archipelago enjoying a 13.6 per…
Magalies Park in Hartbeespoort, North West Province, is undergoing a R40m (€2.9m) refurbishment to its 185 chalets.The bedrooms will feature underfloor heating and double beds will be replaced with king-size beds in the main room. The chalets will receive new…
The export of rhino horn could soon become a reality under the SA government’s new draft amendments outlining regulations for the domestic trade in rhino horn. Members of the public were invited to comment on the regulation by March 10.Under…
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways and Egypt’s flagship carrier, EgyptAir have announced a new codeshare partnership which would be introduced in phases from March 2017.As per the initial phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways…
Dedicated to the constant maintenance of their exclusive lodges and camps, luxury travel company &Beyond has announced the upcoming refurbishment of &Beyond Bateleur Camp, situated in Kenya’s Masai Mara.Work on the iconic tented camp will begin in November and the…
The Gautrain Management Agency has identified Lanseria Airport as one of 19 proposed new stations in the rail network expansion plan.A feasibility study identified and outlined preferred routes, with Randburg a new station on the link between Sandton and Cosmo…
Kenya’s tourism industry has welcomed the removal of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advisory for Lamu Island and Manda Island.Both areas are now open for access by air via Manda Airstrip.Airlines serving this airport include Air Kenya, Safarilink, Fly…
Table Mountain security has come under the spotlight following the recent death of a teenager on the mountain, with hikers recommending hiring guides and calling for improved signage, IOL reports. Tourism Update, together with Wesgro, identify six companies specialising in…
The Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek in the Western Cape is set to undergo an expansion and a major refurbishment in May.The hotel will close for three months from May 25 to August 25, with some work commencing before the…
Following last year’s successful event and Rwandan efforts to establish itself as a MICE hub in the region, it has been announced that the Africa Hotel Investment Forum will again run alongside AviaDev Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.The event will take…
