Africa

Airports Company South Africa has released its Third Quarter Aviation Barometer, revealing that Durban and Cape Town airports have shown the biggest increase in passenger numbers.Air passenger movemen…

The Avondale Boutique Hotel, a four-star property in Avondale, Durban, will be fully incorporated under the aha Hotels and Lodges brand, and reopen as aha Avondale Boutique Hotel from February 1.The h…

Ethiopian Airlines has become the first airline service in Africa to add Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. The aircraft model is one of the most technically advanced, ultra-comfortable, fuel-effic…

The board of the Tourism Business Council of SA will meet in December following an investigation into allegations against TBCSA CEO, Mmatšatši Ramawela.Board Chairman Tito Mboweni told T…

This year, South Africa’s cruise season is experiencing a boom, with more than 20 luxury cruise ships – operated by 17 international shipping lines – calling at South Africa’s …

Following the resignation of Robert Mugabe, can tourism return to be a major earner for Zimbabwe? Tourism Update finds out from the industry.Sean Kritzinger, Co-Owner and General Manager at Giltedge A…

November 2017 marks a full year since SA Tourism started its open engagement with the trade through monthly webinars.They have covered a range of topics, including empowering women in tourism, importa…

Olkiombo Airstrip, in the centre of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, will close for part of the day for the next two weeks for repairs and maintenance work.The closures will be from 05h30 to 10…

Belmond has closed Savute Elephant Lodge from this month for a total rebuild.“Belmond announces its continued investment in its safari lodges in Botswana with a US$6,5 million total rebuild of B…

While Chinese arrivals in South Africa saw a dip in the first few months of this year, the industry reports that the market has now stabilised and is forecast for growth.Terry Fenton-Wells, MD of SA M…