South Africa Tourism News
Qatar Airways to boost South Africa services from July
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The latest additional services to both Johannesburg and Cape Town reflect the growing demand for travel to and from these popular South African destinations.”
Local guides recruited for South Africa Tourism ad campaign
South African Tourism is putting 12 of the country’s most passionate guides at the heart of its latest campaign, Meet Your South Africa.
New trade leadership for South African Tourism in UK
Steven Balderston has joined South African Tourism as trade training specialist, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role from years of working in the travel industry.
WTTC praises South Africa for tourism initiatives
President Ramaphosa of South Africa is a “travel and tourism job creation champion” for his ambition to double the number of people employed in the sector, according to Gloria Guevara, president of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Derek Hanekom, minister of tourism, South Africa
South Africa minister of tourism Derek Hanekom tells Breaking Travel News how new visa regulations will benefit the tourism sector in the destination during World Travel Market in London. Also up for discussion are the messaging around the apparent water shortage in Cape Town and the value of attending the leading European trade show.
Tolene van der Merwe, hub head, UK & Ireland, South African Tourism
As the country seeks to allay fears over water shortages and visa restrictions, Breaking Travel News here speaks to Tolene van der Merwe, hub head in the UK & Ireland for South African Tourism, about a return to form for the destination in 2019. Also on the agenda are opportunities created by the falling value of the rand and a fresh tourism push under the new political administration.
Cederberg House opens at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve in South Africa
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has enhanced its stunning accommodations with the opening of Cederberg House, a private haven that can host up to four guests in seclusion and luxurious comfort.
African hospitality honoured by World Travel Awards in Durban
The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre to find out who among them would be crowned best of the best.
World Travel Awards lands in Durban ahead of Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
Durban International Convention Centre is making final preparations ahead of hosting the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018. Hundreds of the leading figureheads of the African and Indian Ocean travel industries are scheduled to attend the red-carpet gala this evening.
Contiki expands into Africa for first time
Despite covering Morocco and Egypt in northern Africa, the call of wild adventures in eastern and sub-Saharan Africa has been strong, and today the global youth travel brand has announced a suite of new trips to the region.
South African Tourism launches Facebook Live series in UK
South African Tourism has launched a brand new social media initiative to help agents to effectively sell the country. Each video will focus on one region of the country with a special guest offering top tips on the best experiences for holidaymakers.
Indaba 2018: South Africa Tourism shines in Durban
The South African Tourism stand is catching the eye of delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba with its unique and engaging design.