Johannesburg News
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.
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: 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joburg forges ground-breaking partnership African Bureau of Conventions
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.