South Africa News
Falko delivers two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink
Falko Regional Aircraft (Falko) has completed the delivery of two Embraer E190 aircraft on lease to South African carrier Airlink.
The Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau: Pioneering Tourism Development
In the heart of South Africa’s stunning KwaZulu-Natal province lies Durban, a city blessed with breathtaking natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and a thriving economy. Durban’s allure as a tourist destination has been on the rise, thanks in no small part to the extraordinary work being done by the Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau (DKNCB). This dynamic organization is at the forefront of promoting tourism development in the region, and their efforts have been nothing short of terrific and is why their nomination for Africa’s Leading Meeting’s & Conference Destination 2023 in the forthcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony of the World Travel Awards is so deserved.
Pullman Hotels & Resorts Debuts in South Africa with Iconic Cape Town City Centre Property
Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House – an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, and of Cape Town’s majestic cityscape.
Fastjet Zimbabwe increases frequencies from Bulawayo and Johannesburg
Fastjet Zimbabwe has increased flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
South Africa’s Iconic Four Seasons Hotel the Westcliff Johannesburg Welcomes a New Hotel Manager
Willem Du Toit joins the team at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff with more than 25 years of experience gained in the luxury hospitality industry.
OurAfrica.Travel Gives Back and Announces 2024 Dates
We are delighted to announce the 2024 dates for OurAfrica.Travel, the leading digital trade show for the African and Indian Ocean tourism industry as 5th -9th February 2024.
Airlink partners with Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems has entered a new partnership with Airlink and its entry into a new market: Southern Africa.
&BEYOND ANNOUNCES REFURBISHMENT OF WELL-LOVED ECO-LODGE
Conservation-focused luxury travel company &Beyond has announced that one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is due to undergo an extensive rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its construction, will be reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original ‘Zulu-zen’ décor with a new elegant and minimalist interior design.
The newly appointed ATTA CEO Jon Danks and ATTA Chair Nick Aslin meet with Tourism Ministers
In a truly unique moment of collaboration, the newly appointed ATTA CEO Jon Danks and ATTA Chair Nick Aslin met with the Honourable Ministers for Tourism for Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia at the end of the second day of Indaba 2023, held in Durban, South Africa.
Amadeus signs distribution partnership with South Africa-based Lift
Amadeus has signed a new global distribution agreement with South Africa-based Lift. Under the terms of the deal, travel sellers around the world will be able to offer travelers content from the carrier.
South African Airways (SAA) plans for a significant expansion of its fleet
South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.
SA Tourism heads to Dubai to showcase Mzansi at Arabian Travel Market
As part of efforts to find strategic opportunities to fast-track the tourism sector’s recovery, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) announced that it will showcase at The Arabian Travel Market (ATM).