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The rise of the ‘try‑anything’ traveller

South Africans have officially found their fearlessness. According to Flight Centre South Africa’s latest Global PR Survey, 63% of local travellers say they actively seek adventure and excitement on...
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Tourism’s triple-digit growth tells only half the story

JOHANNESBURG, 04 December 2025 - Overseas arrivals to South Africa are showing encouraging signs of recovery, but beneath the widely reported triple-digit growth figures...
EcoTraining Launches Online NQF4 Bridging Course as South African Guide Qualifications Undergo Major Restructuring

EcoTraining Launches Online NQF4 Bridging Course as South African Guide Qualifications Undergo Major Restructuring

EcoTraining has unveiled a new Online NQF4 Bridging Course – a 10-week programme designed to help field guides navigate significant changes to South Africa’s guiding qualification framework.

Nine Events That Defined Business Travel in 2025

The Trump tariff chaosThe visa wait-time showdownWhen geopolitics crashed the partyThe FlySafair strike that shook domestic travelIn-flight batteries, Wi-Fi & new realitiesAI takes its...

Your Festive Season Travel Checklist: The 6 Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

It’s that magical time of year. Office parties are back, school concerts are running wildly overtime, and you’re trying to find the end of...

Gen Z Family Travel: Letting the Youngest Pick the Itinerary

For many of us, “Gen Z” conjures up your baby brother quoting memes you don’t get or your niece rocking jeans your mom swore would...

68% of New Travel Advisors Are Choosing Independence – Here’s Why

Sixty eight percent of new travel consultants are now starting as independents rather than traditional employees. This is according to recent global data shared...
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BUSINESS TRAVEL’S HOT LIST FOR 2026

HOT ROUTESHOT HUBSHOT INTELHOT TOPICHOT BUTTONHOT RULESHOT HACKSHOT EVENTHOT TAKE Johannesburg – Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes...
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Qantas Launches Direct Johannesburg-Perth Flights

New non-stop service connecting South Africa and Western Australia launches7 December, delivering passengers to Perth in under 10 hours. Qantas yesterday launched a new direct service between Johannesburg...
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Africa Leads: Rethinking Event Sustainability for 2026 and Beyond

In the global rush toward more sustainable business practices, the events industry is increasingly being challenged to look inward: are they still talking ‘goals...