With more national tourism monitors being appointed to also serve as safety monitors, tourist guides feel some of the lines are being blurred and are seeking clarity on roles.This was highlighted by a…
Cunard and P&O Cruises suspend sailings until April
As a result of the continued impact of Covid-19, Cunard will be suspending new cruises on its ships until April 11th.The move follows a recommendation by the Cruise Lines International Association for…
SA tourist guides excel in Mandarin
Certificates of proficiency in Mandarin have been awarded to the 20 South African tourist guides who recently participated in a Departmental Language Training programme.The Department of Tourism initi…
City of Cape Town responds to fire on Table Mountain
The City of Cape Town has applauded the efforts of everyone who have worked since yesterday (March 15) to contain the fire that broke out on Table Mountain below Tafelberg Road.A very strong south-eas…
$64 Airbnb Apartment in Valle de Bravo: What You Get for the $$
The first thing you notice is the spectacular view. During my first visit to Valle de Bravo, the popular weekend vacation destination in Mexico, my best friend Mark and I stayed in a rather unique Air…
You’re not a real Kiwi if you haven’t travelled to the South Island
It’s time for the North Island to show the South some serious love, writes Juliette Sivertsen.I’m just going to call it.I don’t think you can call yourself a proper Kiwi if you haven…
U.S. extends travel restrictions to U.K., Ireland
In an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, the White House has expanded travel restrictions to include the U.K. and Ireland.Starting Monday at midnight, no U.K. or Ireland citizens will be permit…
CLIA Conference postponed in wake of coronavirus outbreak
In light of the current situation with Covid-19, CLIA UK & Ireland has announced the CLIA Conference 2020 has been postponed.The event had been due to take place in Southampton from April 26th-28t…
Lufthansa Group to continue limited United States operations
Lufthansa Group has said it will continue to offer flights to the USA from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.The decision comes despite the new travel guidelines ordered by the Trump administr…
OAG: Europe flight ban to affect Delta most
The suspension of travel to the U.S. by foreign nationals from most of mainland Europe will affect nearly 7,000 scheduled flights each way over the coming four weeks, according to the flight data anal…