Air Namibia has released a statement following media and industry speculation on the continued viability of the national carrier.The release states that Air Namibia will continue to operate as per …
Security plans redefined for Garden Route National Park
South African National Parks (SANParks) teams met in Knysna on Wednesday (March 14) to revisit risks, threats and vulnerabilities to the Garden Route National Park (GRNP) and its visitors.It is dub…
Amphibious wheelchairs to improve accessibility at Blue Flag beaches
In an effort to create awareness and to make local beaches universally accessible to people with disabilities, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has donated amphibious wh…
The Capital to open Sandton hotel
The Capital Hotels and Apartments will open The Capital On The Park, in Sandton on April 1.Accommodation includes 75 standard rooms with en-suite bathroom and shower; five studio apartments with an…
Mauritius celebrates 50th anniversary of independence from UK
Mauritius celebrates its Independence Day every year on March 12th and this year carries extra significance as its marks the golden jubilee of the event.The tourism hotspot enjoys a public holiday …
Chad Moves to Get Off Trump’s Travel Ban List
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is pictured. He visited Chad and told journalists that the country has made progress in its effort to get off the travel ban list. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg Re…
Zim’s first private overnight sleeper train launches
Imvelo Safari Lodges recently launched The Stimela Star, Zimbabwe’s only private overnight sleeper train.The Stimela Star operates from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, linking up to t…
International hotel group rebrands
Effective immediately, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group will rebrand as Radisson Hotel Group.The change is being made because of the awareness of the Radisson name, and the hope of increasing the compan…
Entries open for South Africa’s Lilizela Tourism Awards
Entries for South Africa’s Lilizela Tourism Awards for accommodation establishments and tourism-related products and services have opened, with entries closing on May 31.The annual awards rec…
Lion kill: Industry calls for captive wildlife facilities to be regulated
Following the recent incident at the Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Dinokeng Big Five game reserve in Gauteng, where a young woman aged 22, was mauled to death has motivated the touris…