Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, has announced the destination will open its international borders to all countries, effective immediately.This includes travellers from the UK & Ireland…
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More rooms, upgrades for winelands hotel
The Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley has reopened with an additional 40 suites, upgraded communal area, bigger pool and a deli.The hotel now has 64 one-bedroom suites, one …
‘We are not out of the woods’ – AASA
The prospects for Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with securing millions of jobs in the region, received a welcome boost with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reope…
WTM: Link govt-backed financial relief to sustainability
Any government financial support to help the travel industry recover from the pandemic should be linked to sustainable practices.This was highlighted during a panel discussion on the ‘Fundamenta…
UK lockdown chokes London flights
The UK’s new four-week lockdown to combat a second wave of COVID-19 infections, has affected flight schedules between South Africa and London.Virgin Atlantic has reduced its Johannesburg-Heathro…
kulula.com makes a comeback as bookings open
Comair has today (November 9) started taking new bookings for kulula.com ahead of its planned take off on December 1.“We are excited to be returning to the skies and are proud to continue our ku…
Air Tanzania resumes Mumbai flights
Air Tanzania will resume its Mumbai service from November 9.According to the airline’s Head Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Josephat Kagirwa, the flights will operate on Mondays an…
Tourism safety – Western Cape goes digital
Western Cape tourism bodies have launched the Safe Travels website, which is designed to help tourists navigate important health and safety regulations in the province.The website was developed by the…
KZN game reserve welcomes new lodge
Zulu Rock Lodge, set to open this month, is the second accommodation offering in the new Babanango Game Reserve in the north of KwaZulu Natal.The lodge offers views across the rolling hills of the res…
Anand appointed Marriott president in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Marriott has appointed Satya Anand to the role of president in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division within the company that encompasses over 75 countries and territories.He will replace L…