A new portal has been launched to let visitors explore what South Africa has to offer in wine tourism.The portal provides a co-ordination platform on wine tourism, with relevant information, links …
Chinese investors secured for Vic Falls development
Media reports from Zimbabwe say the country has signed an agreement with Chinese investors to develop land near Victoria Falls. The development has been on the cards since 2013, with an estimated c…
When will KZN get a major resort?
Discussions around the development of a major beach resort in KwaZulu Natal have been ongoing for several years, but at the recent Tourism Indaba in Durban, Phindile Ngcobo hinted that this may com…
Downgrade won’t touch tourism numbers – Wesgro
South Africa’s current volatile political and economic situation – and subsequent credit ratings downgrade – is not expected to have a significant impact on Western Cape tourism n…
Luxury lodge in the Sabi Sand closes following fire
The public areas at Lion Sands River Lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga, have burned down after a fire broke out around 04h00 on Wednesday June 21.The fire was contained within the hour and…
Innovative new website for Saxon Hotel, South Africa
The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa in Johannesburg and Shambala Private Game Reserve in the Waterberg, comprising of Zulu Camp and Nelson Mandela Villa, have announced the launch of their newly rede…
Fastjet ups Harare – Victoria Falls flights
Fastjet has increased the number of flights on its Johannesburg-Harare route and launched a fifth seasonal flight from Harare to Victoria Falls in response to strong passenger demand.The airline wi…
Zanardi to lead Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has appointed Massimiliano Zanardi to the role of general manager.He has been acting general manager at the resort since February 2017 and with his incredible experi…
fludubai returns to Kilimanjaro as Africa travel demand returns
Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Kilimanjaro from October 29th this year.The re-launched service to the carrier’s third point in Tanzania, along with Dar es Salaam a…
Richardet to lead The Westin Turtle Bay Resort, Mauritius
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Richardet as general manager of The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius.In his role as general manager, Richardet will over…