As of today (July 1), Tourvest DMC – which falls under the umbrella of Tourvest Destination Management (TDM) – will be rebranded as Sense of Africa, South Africa.“Although it will…
60% of Tourism Relief Fund grants paid out
The Department of Tourism has confirmed that over 60% (R127m – €6.53m) of the R200m (€10.28m) Tourism Relief Fund has now been paid out.“It is good news that the Department of…
German operators lobby for travel to Africa
Two German tour operators that specialise in Africa have submitted a request to the Administrative Court in Berlin to lift travel restrictions from Germany to Tanzania, Namibia, Seychelles and Maur…
Online networking platform to help tourism recovery
The SATSA Youth Chapter has launched a new online platform to help those in the tourism industry coping with difficulties as a result of COVID-19.Mzansi Tourism Champions connects those in need wit…
Virgin to relaunch London-Joburg in mid-September
Virgin Atlantic plans to relaunch its London Heathrow-Johannesburg route on September 15. Johannesburg is one of 17 destinations that the airline aims to relaunch as soon as travel restrictions are…
SA hotel brand gears up for reopening
South African hotel brand, ANEW Hotels & Resorts, is open for business again. All three of ANEW’s properties throughout KwaZulu Natal – Hotel Hilton, Hotel Hluhluwe and Resort Ingel…
Level Europe files for insolvency in wake of Covid-19 outbreak
The short-haul division of International Airlines Group budget carrier Level is filing for insolvency.Branded as Level Europe, the division was operated by Anisec Luftfahrt.The Austrian-based carri…
Phased reopening of tourism begins
Tonight (June 17), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, provided some clarity on the ‘Advanced Level Three’ easing of further restrictions.This was to ensure the further opening up …
Airlink expects imminent reopening of other airports
Airlink has temporarily cancelled its Johannesburg-Durban route, citing short-term unsustainability, and is focusing on the imminent resumption of other domestic routes.“We have found travell…
Kenya Airways pushes flight dates
Kenya Airways has again postponed taking to the skies after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced last week that nationwide lockdown measures would remain in place until July 6.Earlier this month, Ken…