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Lift airline launches Cape Town to Durban route
Domestic airline Lift has opened for business between Cape Town and Durban in time for the festive season.
This comes a month after the airline started its three daily flights between Johannesburg and Durban.
“We’re delighted to announce this latest route. Not only will this add much-needed capacity but w… read more
South Africa excites tourism industry at WTM London
The opening day of South Africa’s participation at this year’s World Travel Market London saw great interest by the … read more
South African National Parks (SANParks) beefs up security at Kruger National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it is increasing surveillance at Kruger National Park entry g… read more
Namibia introduces entry fees for Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park
The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that it is currently upgrading recreational facilites and the infrastructure at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in … read more
Accor and Kasada expand portfolio in Senegal
Accor has signed a management agreement with Kasada to operate the Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa managed by Accor, located 80 kms South of Dakar, on the seaside port of Saly, the largest seaside resort in West Africa, between the sea and the sacred forest.
The property features 166 rooms, starting from 28sqm, a 750sqm spa a… read more
Visa Free Travel - Kenya, South Africa pact boosts AfCFTA
For Kenyans to travel to South Africa, they were required to pay US$40 for the visa while they also had to provide proof they had sufficient funds and had booked return flight tickets.
Kenya and South Africa, some of the two strongest economies on the African continent, have agreed to reduce barriers to cross-border movement by allowing vi… read more
South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal to increase gate & activity permit fees
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has announced the annual price increase of gate tariffs and activity permits. Effective 01 December 2022, the entry tariffs for … read more
South Africa resumes flights to Victoria Falls
South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in … read more
Zanzibari's urged to stop misconception about Tourism jobs
As the Zanzibar government takes different measures to promote tourism with the aim of jobs creation and as a source of income for individuals and the government, some parents are still reluctant to allow their children to study and work in the tourism industry.
This was revealed by some youths studying at the Zanzibar Centre of Exc… read more
AIDAaura bringing German flair to 2023/24 South Africa cruise season
The German cruise line AIDA will be homeporting its ship AIDAaura in South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, carrying on an annual tradition that has become popular with its home market.
AIDAaura will homeport in Cape Town from November, 2023 to March, 2024, sailing roundtrip 14-day cruises that visit various South… read more
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