South Africa Tourism News
Thandiwe January-McClean, CEO South Africa Tourism @ WSDE 2010
World Sports Destination Expo, opening day of conference. Opening speech by Thandiwe January-McClean, CEO South Africa Tourism
What happens to SA beyond 2010 with Sion Rapson @ WSDE 2010
Well with us wrapping up the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 here in South Africa this week, now the questions that start to emerge, surround just what impact the BIG event has had on SA and what happens to SA beyond 2010?
Adidas auctions FIFA World Cup artworks
Adidas is offering football fans all over the world a unique opportunity to own a piece of limited edition FIFA 2010 World Cup history - with a collection of newly commissioned paintings.
Miss Worlds enjoy sumptuous South African hospitality
Johannesburg’s delightful Misty Hills Hotel showed off its glamourous credentials by playing host to a VIP reception of 32 Miss World finalists, who took a couple of days out of their hectic World Cup schedule to unwind in the hotel’s spectacular surroundings.
HPA urges fans to give infections the red card during the world cup
With the football World Cup fast approaching, the sexual health and travel health experts at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) want to remind all travellers to heed safe sex advice and follow good travel health advice to avoid getting sick in South Africa.
South Africa’s top 16 spas for World Cup escape
Is the sound of the vuvuzela irritating you? Has the Jubilani’s bounce caused you to flip? To help relieve your World Cup 2010 stress, BodyandSoulHolidays.com has selected South Africa’s top sixteen most stunning spa experiences where you can relax and return to your sweet, sedate self and leave behind the damaging memory of your fantasy football team.
Signature Life expands portfolio with new Durban hotel
South African hospitality brand, Signature Life Hotels, has added another property to its rapidly-growing portfolio. Hotel on the Park affords easy access to Durban’s facilities, and is opposite Essenwood Park on Berea, an elegantly-established and secure suburb on the high ridge of the city.
MyJohannesburgInfo upgrades business and visitor interface
MyJohannesburgInfo has just added a brand new client interface, and the ability to create special offers exclusively for site visitors to the Johannesburg travel website.
Nine new top hotels in South Africa under development
More than 1,600 new hotel rooms in planning – 3 hotel openings this summer
South Africa urges FIFA ticketing reform
South Africa tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has urged FIFA to reform its ticketing policy ahead of the 2016 Brazil World Cup. Addressing an industry audience in London, he questioned why African visitors had been asked to purchase tickets in advance over the internet when in many cases this was not practical.
Adventurers wanted! Visit South Africa as an Adventure Ambassador
Do you bungee jump before breakfast? Kayak for kicks? Then this is your chance to experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Warnings over South Africa currency restrictions
Tourists heading to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa are being warned they could face the prospect of having cash confiscated if they fail to adhere to strict currency regulations.