South Africa News
OurAfrica.Travel kicked the 2023 tourism calendar off in style
The highly anticipated fourth edition of OurAfrica.Travel, the leading digital trade show for the African and Indian Ocean tourism industry, which took place from February 20th to 24th, was a tremendous success, attracting 186 exhibitors and over 440 buyers and media from around the world.
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March
South African Airways (SAA) is aware of the planned national shutdown protest action on 20 March 2023.
WTTC and Oxford Economics Report Positive Recovery Signs for South African Travel and Tourism Sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (15/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the South African Travel & Tourism sector with travellers heading back to its major cities.
BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARE PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE AIRLINK
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.
OurAfrica.Travel Returns 20 – 24 February
Now in its 4th year this virtual B2B tradeshow provides a platform for those selling the African and Indian Ocean Islands, to connect, collaborate and plan for the year ahead from the convenience of your home or office.
One&Only Cape Town Unveils Newly Refurbished Signature Suites
Located atop the One&Only Cape Town’s famous Marina Rise, the Table Mountain and Presidential Signature Suites embody luxury living. Offering world-class facilities and amenities, the signature suites are designed to anticipate anything one may need with a feeling of ease and a front-row seat at one of the best addresses in the country.
OURAFRICA.TRAVEL 2023 OPENS FOR REGISTRATION
The fourth OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show will run from 20 – 24 February 2023 – offering an affordable, trusted, accessible and inclusive opportunity for the African & Indian Ocean Islands travel trade to connect with global buyers.
Table Mountain snatches ‘Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ award!
Table Mountain has officially earned yet another international award – ‘Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2022’ – for the fourth year in a row at last weekend’s World Travel Awards held in Kenya.
Dubai’s Emirates to ramp up operations to South Africa
Dubai’s Emirates to ramp up operations to South Africa The airline will increase its operations on the Dubai-Johannesburg route with three daily flights, starting March 1, 2023
South Africa’s Hazendal Wine Estate to Open Luxury Hotel in 2023
South Africa’s Hazendal Wine Estate is set to open a hotel in 2023. Set alongside the 18-hole golf course and overlooking a reservoir and the Bottelary Hills, the Hazendal Hotel will enhance guest experiences at the wine estate.
South Africa: Tourists are back in numbers
Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, told the media that “the South African tourism sector is poised for a tremendous bounce back and positive growth after from the the first half of the year (2022) show a staggering 147% in arrivals reaching an impressive 2,285,746.”
South African Airways celebrates Women’s Month with all female crew
In continuation of its celebration of Women’s month South African Airways (SAA) passengers are in for a treat on Tuesday the 30th of August as the carrier’s early morning flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town (SA 317), and the departure out Cape Town (SA332) will have an all-female crew.