Monthly Archives: July 2024
A business traveller’s guide to flu season
JOHANNESBURG – Just when you thought your biggest worry was a last-minute change to your presentation deck, South Africa’s flu season has decided to...
Immigration Officials From 11 SADC Countries Complete Tourism-Focused Customer Service Training
Over 40 immigration and border control officials from 11 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have received advanced customer service training to improve...
Aviation executives call on tourism boards to boost Africa air routes
Africa's vast tourism potential remains untapped due to a lack of air connectivity, with Africa currently accounting for just 1.9% of global passenger and...
STELLENBOSCH TURNS UP THE HEAT THIS WINTER
Stay and Play this winter thanks to a host of hot new restaurants, wine and accommodation, plus the highly anticipated Wine Town Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch is...
Flight Centre guides South African travellers through new Irish visa requirements
Johannesburg, South Africa, July 8, 2024 – Flight Centre South Africa is responding to the Irish government's decision to revoke visa-free travel for South...
ASATA responds to sudden implementation of Irish visa requirements for South Africans
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 July 2024 – The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) has expressed frustration at the Irish government’s abrupt decision...
Why are hotel rates so unpredictable these days?
Ever booked a hotel room only to see the price drop (or skyrocket!) a few days later? You're not alone. Dynamic pricing has taken...
Oceania Cruises Floats Out New Ship Allura at Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, Italy
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has marked an important milestone in the construction of its new 1,200-guest ship, Allura, at the...
FEDHASA applauds Minister Schreiber’s swift action on visa concessions
JOHANNESBURG, 04 July 2024 – The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) applauds the swift and decisive action taken by Dr. Leon Schreiber,...
The Three C’s Transforming Travel: The Economic Impact of Qatar Airways’ Expansion in Africa
JOHANNESBURG – The skies over Africa are changing drastically as more international airlines “touch down” on the continent. Most recently, Qatar Airways announced its...