Africa

SAA has increased capacity between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls by using an Airbus A330-200 on the route.The aircraft can accommodate 222 passengers in a dual-class configuration with 36 business-c…

Budget-conscious travellers could be in for a treat if low-cost carrier, WOW Air, which is eyeing potential new direct, long-haul routes, starts operations to South Africa. The Icelandic, no-frills ai…

This year’s Indaba show will feature a new floor layout; a luxury pavilion showcasing five-star tourism offerings; a more streamlined events programme; and a new Indaba app. While exhibitor numb…

The process of appointing a new permanent CEO of SAA is expected to be completed by the end of the month.Musa Zwane has been acting CEO since November 2015 and, according to a Business Day report, Fin…

Serena Luxury Resorts & Hotels has unveiled new offerings at the Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel, Tanzania.The new Jahazi restaurant uses local produce and hires from the local area, and offers an &agr…

SANParks will host the Tourism Investment Summit at The Maslow, Sandton, on April 4, as part of its effort to explore new Public Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities.The business summit will engage…

The cost of retrofitting establishments to make them more environmentally friendly is one of the primary challenges businesses face when implementing responsible tourism practices, according to a rece…

Three international companies have been offered five-year contracts by the Tanzania Tourist Board to market Tanzania in Germany, the UK and the US: 707 Marketing; GmbH from Germany and Africa Oracle C…

Hogs Hollow Horse Trails, based at Redford Wine Estate in Plettenberg Bay, offers a new way to explore the Plett Winelands, by horse-drawn carriage.Guests can sit back and enjoy local wines, take in t…

The Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone, scheduled to open in Botswana’s capital this year, is now expected to open in 2018.The 150-room hotel marks Hilton’s entry into Botswana.“The hotel is…