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Africa Travel Indaba gets underway
While undergoing difficult circumstances, the tourism sector continues to be resilient, says Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
"I know I have said numerous times before, but I will say it again, the tourism sector is incredibly resilient, and us being here today is testament to that," Sisulu said.
Speaking at the Africa Travel Indaba … read more
Gauteng Tourism to showcase #SportingGP prowess at Africa Travel Indaba in Durban
With the country striving to move into full economic recovery mode and Gauteng province which account to just over 30% of South Africa’s GDP and just under 8% of Africa’s GDP is set to play a crucial role in leading this much-needed recovery. Tourism is at the heart of this recovery with the African continent now positioned as the … read more
Top ten best travel destinations this 2022
After being cooped up for a long time, travel will finally bounce back this year. People have a renewed sense of wanderlust and a deep fear of missing out. Older people, in particular, want to travel more this year because they want to see their loved ones after spending the past years stuck in their homes; they feel that they have fewer years l… read more
South Africans have fun with name of cruise ship sailing from Cape Town
The name of an MSC cruise ship sailing from Cape Town in 2024 as part of its World Cruise has caused a stir on Twitter in South Africa due to its name.
MSC Poesia will cruise from Cape Town in 2024, as part of a longer 121-day World Cruise, but her name bears unfortunate similarity to an Afrikaans obscenity.
South Afric… read more
Africa prepares for a continental meet up at Travel Indaba
As Ghana’s tourism lingo switches from “historical enslaved-heritage” to include such experience parlance as “snorkeling, hot air ballooning & paragliding”, alongside the major ‘Year of Return’ campaign that stimulated the capital Accra into becoming West Africa’s new travel salon, the country is expected to unite with the rest of the contin… read more
Carnival Cruise Line reveals new Carnival Celebration venue highlighting 50 years of fun
As part of its ongoing 50th Birthday celebration, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing The Golden Jubilee, which will celebrate the 50-year history of America’s cruise line, on its newest ship Carnival Celebration, debuting this November. The new bar and lounge will be part of the ship’s final, to-be-announced zone, and will highlight Carn… read more
No cerosine shortage at JNB
A few days ago, flooding caused significant damage to the KwaZulu-Natal province, including the rail network leading to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, effectively disrupting its fuel supply.
"The supply of jet fuel to airlines operating flights to and from OR Tambo International Airport is stable and continues to meet airli… read more
Scenic Group's Scenic and Emerald Cruise Lines make plans for the future
Over its 37-year history Scenic Group has built a reputation of launching industry firsts, always focusing those efforts on positively impacting the guest experience. Whether it is being first on the rivers with walk-out balconies, truly all-inclusive fares, and heated indoor pools which magically turn into cinemas at night, or on the oce… read more
Africa turns to e-visas to prop up tourism, attract skilled workers
Close to half of all countries in Africa have activated online processing of visas, with some countries opening access to more than 180 nationalities to lure more tourists from within and outside Africa. South Africa, the latest to offer digital travel documents, is also keen on attracting skilled migrants after tightening its immigration rules.… read more
AIDAsol to cruise via Cape Town on her second World Cruise in 2023
AIDA Cruises will be sending AIDAsol on its 2023 World Cruise itinerary, marking the ship’s second time sailing the grand voyage for the cruise line, and her first time visiting South Africa. AIDAsol’s 2023 World Cruise is open for sale now, offering 43 ports of call in 20 countries on 4 continents, including several ports i… read more
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