SA tourism recovered 152% year-on-year in 2022
Data shows that South Africa welcomed 5.7 million tourists in 2022 – a sharp increase of 152% when compared to 2021.
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Visiting South Africa This Year? – Here’s What You Should Add on Your Itinerary
Also referred to as Azania by activists, South Africa is a place you should visit at least once; and while you’re there, these activities are a must!
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Direct flights from Cape Town to Antarctica are coming soon, mayor promises
Five-hour direct commercial flights from Cape Town to Antarctica will launch soon, mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says.
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How to enjoy Cape Town without breaking the bank
Here is a list of five things to do during Cape Town Tours that are free or shouldn’t cost you more than R50 each!
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Operations at O.R. Tambo Airport return to normal
On Wednesday, the OR Tambo International Airport was experiencing challenges with the refuelling of aircraft.
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SAA flights: National carrier increases capacity for Cape Town route
The aviation company added that it would be ramping up operations with additional equipment being purchased for its current fleet.
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Report: Domestic travel soared 114% in first half of 2022
The biggest driver of domestic travel in the first six months of 2022 was the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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SAA liquidation highly unlikely, Parliament hears
The airline’s restructuring following the business rescue process has provided a platform for the carrier to succeed, Parliament heard.
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SA Express is gone: Mzansi’s ‘cheap flights’ airline liquidated
More than 600 SA Express workers hoped to return to their jobs but these were quickly dashed by Wednesday’s ruling.
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What to take when travelling with a child: Basics everyone must memorise
Let’s find out what you should take with you on the road so that your trip with your child was a pleasure and went with comfort.
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Visiting Egypt in 2022? – Here’s everything you need to know
Before you get lost in this majestic destination, this is what you must know.
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Here are 10 things to know about Egypt before visiting
Egypt, more famously known as ‘The Gift of the Nile’, welcomes you.
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Here’s what you need to visit Morocco in 2022
Before you jet off to Morocco, here’s what you must know.
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British Airways, Kulula flights cancelled: Here’s what you can do with your ticket
British Airways and Kulula.com passengers have a number of options available in dealing with the grounding of Comair flights.
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Here’s what you need to visit Egypt in 2022
Egypt is a bucket list item for many travellers. Here’s what you need to visit the cradle of humankind in 2022.
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Virgin Atlantic to resume direct flights from Cape Town to UK
Virgin Atlantic flights between Cape Town and the UK will resume in November 2022.
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Watch: Dazzling snow falls on Lesotho’s Sani Mountain Lodge [video]
Pics of the snow that fell on the Sani Mountain Lodge prove that Lesotho is a dream travel destination.
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Thailand entry requirements: What travellers need to know
The rules have been relaxed for unvaccinated travellers.
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Flysafair R8 tickets: Here’s what you must know
Flysafair returns after a two-year hiatus to drive SA crazy with R8 flight tickets.
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R9.3 million and nothing to show for Limpopo tourism project
For a while, the project employed about 130 people from the community.
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Warere Beach Hotel blasted for allegedly protecting rapists
Warere Beach Hotel may not be the safest place to stay in Zanzibar. Here’s why:
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Easter travel guide: These roads will have the most traffic
These roads will have a heavy law enforcement presence this Easter weekend.
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Flysafair faces backlash for ‘hiking’ ticket prices amid Comair grounding
Flysafair claims its algorithm spiked ticket prices due to seat availability.
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Washington DC to Cape Town direct flights on the cards
Direct flights between Washington DC and Cape Town should launch in November 2022.
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PCR tests could be axed from South African tourism industry
PCR tests are causing more harm to the tourism industry than good, TBCSA argued.
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South African Airways to resume flights to Mauritius
SAA flights to Mauritius will resume on 1 March.
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South Korea will lift travel ban on South Africa this week
The rise of Omicron made the travel ban on South Africa a fruitless exercise.
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UAE travel info: South Africa removed from ban list
The ban will be lifted on Saturday but flights won’t be available until next week.
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UK arrivals: COVID-19 tests scrapped for vaccinated travellers
No more rigorous testing at UK arrivals, Boris Johnson confirms.
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SAA flights: Here’s when JHB-to-Durban route will reopen
The services will resume after assessing demand from both customers and partners, SAA said.