President Cyril Ramaphosa today (Friday, September 21) announced his economic recovery plan, which is set to stimulate economic growth and job creation across multiple sectors, including tourism.De…
Seychelles to introduce grading for tourism facilities
Seychelles’ Tourism Department announced it has established a national classification system for tourism establishments in an effort to standardise the industry and guarantee quality. Current…
South Africa to Ease Visa Rules to Boost Tourism
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Mauritius challenged to drive aviation as economic enabler
The government of Mauritius has been challenged by Iata to continue focusing on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic and social development.DG and CEO of Iata, Alexandre …
2018 proving to be successful year for Réunion arrival numbers
Réunion Island has recorded growth in visitor numbers and spend for the first half of 2018.According to research undertaken by the Réunion Tourism Board, the Indian Ocean island recor…
Successful tourism strategy session revives TBCSA purpose
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) recently concluded a strategy session to discuss and agree on the way forward for the organisation.Chairman of the Board, Blacky Komani, said th…
Tourism in SA: Women play a vital role
Women in the tourism industry are continuing to break new ground. Tourism Update spoke with a number of women working in tourism about their role in the industry.Gillian Saunders, Special Adviser t…
Hear digitisation lecture engaging SA tourism stakeholders online
The South African Department of Tourism will host a public lecture on September 18, to engage and share ideas with industry stakeholders and the academic fraternity with a view to enhancing strateg…
Meandering through the Midlands
Within the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, lies the Midlands Meander – a collection of arranged tourism routes extending from Rietvlei and Currys Post in the east, to the Dargle Valley and Fort Notti…
Maun-based airline upgrades fleet
Major Blue Air, based in Maun, Botswana, has acquired a 10-seat turboprop Airvan 10.Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and CEO of Mahindra Aerospace said: “Over last few years we have enhanced …