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Tough year ahead for SA aviation, predicts BA Comair
The current weak economy is expected to maintain pressure on consumer spending and result in a tough year for the aviation industry. That is...
Radisson RED opens in Cape Town
The Radisson RED Cape Town has opened its doors in the V&A Waterfront’s newly revamped Silo District, making it the first Radisson RED branded...
SANParks now PCI DSS compliant
SANParks is currently in the process of implementing new security compliant measures for credit card payments. This means the country’s conservation and tourism body...
Airlink open ticket sales for St Helena
Airlink and the St Helena Government have confirmed that the sale of tickets flights to St Helena Island have launched.
Airlink will operate a weekly...
BON Hotels CEO calls for consolidation in South Africa
“There’s not enough room at the Inn.” That’s according to Guy Stehlik, CEO of South African-based hotel management company BON Hotels. Speaking at the...
Avani Bel-Ombré Mauritius Resort & Spa to open in 2019
Avani Hotels & Resorts is part of Minor Hotels, has announced that the Avani Bel-Ombré Mauritius Resort & Spa will open its doors to...
African airlines record 6.5% passenger traffic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for July showing strong but moderating demand growth.
Estimates by IATA, the global...
Seychelles on the itinerary as Four Seasons announces new private jet experience
The Seychelles islands will once again be welcoming the Four Seasons Private Jet in October next year as part of its new 2018 ‘World...
Kenya Airways gets green light for USA
Kenya Airways has been given a permit to operate direct flights to the United States.
The foreign air carrier permit is effective 5 September...
SA Airlink to take over some of SAA’s Africa routes
Although SAA has yet to confirm it will be scrapping any routes, SA Airlink CEO Rodger Foster told Inside Travel that he is looking...