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Industry associations applauded the decisive actions undertaken by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and the CEO of SA Tourism, Nombulelo Guliwe, concerning the recovery of R35 million associated with irregular payments mad

In its latest update this morning (May 2), SANParks said the Skeleton Gorge fire in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), caused by a lightning strike due to inclement weather conditions on Saturday (April 27), was largely contained. The fire has b

Asata is growing its network further into Africa and announced on April 30 that it had joined the Association of Eastern and Southern Africa Travel Agents (Aesata). Joining Aesata is a game-changer for our members, said Otto de Vries

Nigeriasformer Minister of Aviation,Hadi Abubakar Sirika, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly laundering US$6,3 million (R118 million) through various contracts. Heiscurrentlybeing question

In March, Africasairline passenger load factor (PLF) fell to 70,3% year-on-year from 72,2% in March 2023, while international PLF improved to 81,6%, Iata has revealed in its Air Passenger Market Analysis report. African airlines' capacity i

The luxury Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town announced its plans to undergo renovations last week. The refurbishment will commence in May in various phases, with phase 1 to be completed in September. The refurbishment of the

Dubai has announced plans to build the worlds largest airport. With a capacity of 260 million annual passengers, Al Maktoum International Airport will take over operations from Dubai International Airport. Dubais Prime Minister and Vice-Pre

Since March, one of Nepals top tourist destinations,Pokhara,has been shrouded in a thick haze of smog, impacting its tourismindustry. According to iqair.com , an international company that monitors air pollution, the air quality in Pokhara

DP: With winter coming the Rand has frozen at 18$ for 18 Days on any NCL cruise booked before 18 May 2024 City Lodge Hotel Hatfield: Cheers to the 'rents! City Lodge Hotel GrandWest, Cape Town: Cheers to the 'rents! City Lodge