In response to reduced demand due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lufthansa Group has announced some adjustments to its South Africa flights.Dr André Schulz, the Group’s GM Southern Africa a…
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What’s needed to ensure a ‘safe travels’ reputation?
The South African tourism industry needs to consistently communicate with source markets to manage the country’s reputation as a safe destination, according to industry experts.Since news of the…
Airline suspends Durban-London route
British Airways will suspend its direct flights between Durban and London as part of a network reduction due to the impact of COVID-19.Durban-Heathrow is just one of 13 destinations earmarked for susp…
Bucket list experience: Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Seeing the mountain gorillas in East Africa has been on my bucket list ever since I saw the 2014 documentary, Virunga, which tells the story of the rangers in the DRC who have risked their lives to ke…
Eigelaar appointed resort general manager at the Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, an award-winning luxury hotel and resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, has announced the promotion of Chris Eigelaar to the role of resort general manager.Eigelaar, who joi…
Arrivals from more African nations banned from England
Travellers from a number of countries in southern Africa have been banned from entering England on an attempt to stop the spread of a new variant of Covid-19.While arrivals from South Africa have been…
Latest alcohol ban leaves wine tourism running dry
The stop-go on alcohol sales has put a huge dampener on planning for businesses and affected recovery of the wine tourism sector. Government needs to recognise that the wine industry is different from…
Tanzania: Zanzibar Annual Tourism Earnings Down 38pc
Despite optimism that Zanzibar’s tourism industry is gradually recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic with visitor numbers on the rise in December, earnings from the sector stil…
Kenya: Jambojet Offering Passengers 10,000 Seats At Sh2,100
Nairobi — Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet has announced a 72-hour sale, offering 10,000 seats at a discounted rate of Sh2,100 one way to usher in the new year.The three day sale which is part…
Tanzania: Why Dar Remains Unrivaled in Tourism
AS Tanzania goes unwavering in its quest to attain massive economic development, it is on a pole position to scoop more tourists.After defeating Covid-19 in style last year and retain trust by tourist…