https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/johannesburg/ Johannesburg News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:59:39+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minor-hotels-enters-south-african-market-with-nh-collection-sandton-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minor-hotels-enters-south-african-market-with-nh-collection-sandton-partner/ Minor Hotels has inked a significant deal with The Cavaleros Group to manage a hotel in Johannesburg’s Sandton district, marking the introduction of the NH Collection brand to Africa. Scheduled to commence operations on July 1st, 2024, the 329-key property will undergo refurbishment before rebranding as NH Collection Sandton. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:24:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-zimbabwe-increases-frequencies-from-bulawayo-and-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:27:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubais-emirates-to-ramp-up-operations-to-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubais-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 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:34:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/south-africa-tourists-are-back-in-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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.” Sat, 03 Sep 2022 07:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iconic-global-tourism-brand-now-operating-in-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iconic-global-tourism-brand-now-operating-in-johannesburg/ City Sightseeing, the brand that operates the iconic open-top red, double-decker buses on 6 continents and in over 100 cities in the world, was officially welcomed to Johannesburg at a launch event which took place at Gold Reef City on February 7, 2013. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg.city.mobi-proves-a-big-hit-with-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg.city.mobi-proves-a-big-hit-with-travellers/ As Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre prepares to play host to Meetings Africa, World.Mobi Limited, a leading UK based mobile web development company, has revealed that its mobile travel guide for Johannesburg has proven to be a big hit with travellers. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:32:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gold-in-the-green-age-world-orchid-conference-2014-for-joburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gold-in-the-green-age-world-orchid-conference-2014-for-joburg/ From Singapore, where the 20th World Orchid Conference (WOC) is underway, comes the exciting news that the 21st WOC will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg in 2014. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johannesburg-invites-the-world-to-experience-the-true-spirit-of-ubuntu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johannesburg-invites-the-world-to-experience-the-true-spirit-of-ubuntu/ We are all familiar with the word, uBuntu - the African expression of “oneness,” meaning a sense of generosity, a spirit of unity, and the essence of humanity. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johannesburg-rolls-out-spring-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/johannesburg-rolls-out-spring-campaign/ The Johannesburg Tourism Company is planning to unveil its annual spring campaign today. Entitled “Live it Up in Joburg This Spring!” the campaign forms part of JTC’s marketing strategy to entrench Joburg as a global, year-round business and leisure destination. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:23:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-joins-global-destination-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-joins-global-destination-alliance/ The Johannesburg Tourism Company has formed a special alliance with the International Council of Tourism Partners to entrench the city’s reputation as Africa’s leading global year-round lifestyle destination for both leisure and business. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:07:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/joburg-off-to-flying-start-in-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/joburg-off-to-flying-start-in-2011/ Johannesburg has been celebrating a flying start to 2011 an ITB Berlin, with the destination now looking forward to an increasingly successful 2011. Summer got off to a busy start, with the Joburg Tourism Company’s summer destination activation campaign - Rediscover Joburg - designed to support and showcase the broad range of lifestyle options available coming on stream. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:05:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-raises-the-luxury-stakes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-raises-the-luxury-stakes/ Johannesburg’s Chocolate Studio has appointed a Senior Chocolatier Kevin Miller at the luxurious new Chocolate Studio. The Johannesburg Chocolate Studio is only the second of its kind in the world, with the first one having opened last year in Cape Town. The innovative studio will offer specialised training workshops to entry level chefs, non professionals and chocolate enthusiasts. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:54:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/joburg-forges-ground-breaking-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/joburg-forges-ground-breaking-partnership/ A ground-breaking new partnership has been formed between the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the African Bureau of Conventions, aimed at ensuring maximum economic growth of Johannesburg, as well as enhanced membership opportunities to local and regional businesses. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:22:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beauty-queens-use-rea-vaya-to-catch-the-beautiful-game/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/beauty-queens-use-rea-vaya-to-catch-the-beautiful-game/ One of the great success stories to emerge from the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been the Rea Vaya – Johannesburg’s new rapid bus system that whisks fans from points across the city to games at two host stadiums, Soccer City and Ellis Park. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:22:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-rocks-launches-at-indaba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-rocks-launches-at-indaba/ The Johannesburg Tourism Company has been celebrating ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the launch of a new advertising campaign – Jo’burg Rocks – at Indaba. Designed to maximise the City of Gold’s exposure to the millions of guests expected in South Africa, the campaign runs under the slogan: “From Full Time to Party Time”. Sun, 09 May 2010 12:51:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-stars-take-centre-stage-at-itb-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-stars-take-centre-stage-at-itb-berlin/ Although cited as the most important event on the international travel and tourism calendar, ITB Berlin is not just about business - with a host of stars adding a touch of glamour to proceedings. Global business leaders head to the annual event to celebrate their achievements over the last 12-months, taking in the very best this industry has to offer. Here Breaking Travel News takes a quick look at some of today’s highlights. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:25:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/miss-world-cheers-on-south-africa-at-itb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/miss-world-cheers-on-south-africa-at-itb/ The travel industry showed off its glamourous side when reigning Miss World visited ITB Berlin 2010. The Gibraltarian beauty, who won the prestigious beauty contest in Johannesburg in December, dropped by the South Africa stand to catch up with friends and give the nation a final cheer ahead of FIFA 2010. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:57:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tourism-company-buys-gandhis-joburg-home/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-tourism-company-buys-gandhis-joburg-home/ A French tourism company has bought a house in Johannesburg where Mahatma Gandhi lived for three years. Voyageurs du Monde plans to turn the property into a Gandhi museum of the Indian independence hero. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:21:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-2010-holds-key-to-boosting-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-2010-holds-key-to-boosting-tourism/ The 2010 World Cup holds the key to South Africa easing its way through the global downturn, according to Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:39:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-voted-worlds-best-value-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/joburg-voted-worlds-best-value-city/ Johannesburg is the world’s best value city to live, according to the latest annual listing from the consultants Mercer, replacing Asunción in Paraguay in the ranking of 143 cities. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:49:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701095624152/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701095624152/ World Sport Destination Expo, “The Global Market Place for Sport Tourism”, has appointed the world leader in sports travel, Thomson Sport, as its Official Travel Partner.Thomson Sport, the specialist division of travel giant TUI, will be responsible for organising travel, accommodation and additional services for officials and delegates attending the ground-breaking sport tourism exhibition, which takes place during FIFA 2010 in the Official Host City, Johannesburg, 5-9 July 2010. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:44:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2009-lindiwe-mahlangu-johannesburg-tourism-company/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2009-lindiwe-mahlangu-johannesburg-tourism-company/ Lindiwe Mahlangu, CEO, Johannesburg Tourism Company, talks to Breaking Travel News at INDABA South Africa Travel Trade Show 2009. Sun, 10 May 2009 15:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2009-sibongile-mazibuko-2010-city-of-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/indaba-2009-sibongile-mazibuko-2010-city-of-johannesburg/ Sibongile Mazibuko, Executive Director 2010, City of Johannesburg, talks to Breaking Travel News at INDABA South Africa Travel Trade show 2009. Sun, 10 May 2009 15:05:20 +0000