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Your employees deserve better: Why the #RightsOnFlights movement matters for business

JOHANNESBURG – There is a lot of buzz about passengers' rights and the accessibility of air travel – from which arm rail belongs to...
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Why we need to talk about loneliness in business travel

When we think about the challenges of business travel, obvious issues like jet lag, disrupted schedules, and being away from home come to mind....
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Business travellers face mounting risks in turbulent times

Why your business needs a “what if” policy more than ever JOHANNESBURG – “The world is facing a set of risks that feel both wholly...
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DIY Business Travel: Avoiding Potholes

JOHANNESBURG – South African companies are rapidly abandoning the DIY approach to corporate travel, realising that sending employees off into the “wild” without proper...

Namibia’s New Visa Regime: A Step Backward for Tourism and Economic Growth

The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has expressed deep concern over Namibia's proposed restrictive visa regime, which could severely hamper the country's tourism industry...
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Travel Agency Association Applauds American Airlines’ NDC Strategy Shift, Urges Ongoing Dialogue

The World Travel Agency Association (WTAAA) applauds American Airlines for its willingness to listen to the travel agency community's concerns and take decisive action....
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Business Travel Fights Back Against Inflation with Airfare Re-shopping

JOHANNESBURG – Soaring flight prices, persistent inflation in South Africa, and rising hotel rates in major business hubs have yet to deter business travel....

KAZA TFCA unveils bold new tourism destination brand – “Rivers Of Life”

The Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) today launched its transformative new destination brand, "Rivers of Life,” during a landmark event at the...
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Business travel headwinds blowing in for European Summer 2024

JOHANNESBURG - The European summer holiday season usually brings some travel disruptions, but 2024 has a mixed bag of challenges for business travellers heading...

FEDHASA urges Government to ‘keep momentum’ on remote worker visa

JOHANNESBURG, 24 May 2024 – The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) is calling on the government to maintain momentum following the announcement...