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Skukuza Safari Lodge, nestled in Kruger National Parks Skukuza Rest Camp, is now managed by aha Hotels Lodges. Officially reopening this month, the lodge will offer guests a safari experience in one of South Africa's renowned natural settings. The lodge has 128 rooms (including 11 famil

After a 19-year hiatus, Lufthansas first direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg touched down at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday (September 3), marking a significant milestone for travel between Germany and South Africa. It also marks a significant addition to Lufthansas netw

Glamping Adventures will host Africas first-ever Glamping Expo at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from October 28-29. The expo will showcase the entire glamping ecosystem from Africas premier glamping products and establishments to service providers and financial backers. Attendees can dis

Q: Tell us about yourself and your journey to The Nest Space A: Born in Lesotho to academic parents, my early years were spent in Canada and the UK before returning to South Africa and studying at the University of Cape Town. As a teenager, I grappled with anxiety and depression

Singapore Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Johannesburg and Singapore in December. The airline will add a three-time weekly service to its already daily schedule, bringing the total frequency up to 10 flights a week for the period December 11, to January

Park Hyatt Johannesburg is preparing for its grand opening in October. Owned by Millat Group, the 31-key hotel is ready to mark a significant milestone in South Africa's hospitality landscape. Located in the heart of the trendy and vibrant suburb of Rosebank, the property aims to serve

Air Botswana has announced significant flight services expansion with the introduction of new routes to several destinations within Namibia and South Africa. The expansion is part of the airlines strategic initiative to enhance connectivity across southern Africa, offering passengers more flexib

This year's SATSA Conference, themed This Is Us, created a powerful space for vulnerability, storytelling and shared experiences. The event fostered a sense of camaraderie while focusing on the industry's recovery and the importance of collective healing. SATSA Chairperson Oupa Pilan

Delta Air Lines WiFi roll-out is taking off internationally and will be available on South African routes from mid-2025. And it will be free of charge! As we continue to roll out fast, free WiFi and the in-flight experiences it powers, were able to serve customers travelling both domest

The astounding number of Airbnb-listed properties in Cape Town has raised concerns about short-term rentals, regulations and the importance of balancing tourism with community benefits. According to Inside Airbnb , Cape Town has 23564 listings (exceeding the numbers in Berlin and Barcel

Toura Travel Therapy, in partnership with City Sightseeing South Africa (Red Bus), launched a new tour in Johannesburg on August 7 to make art more accessible to residents and visitors and redefine their experiences of the citys cultural scene. The package, A Must Do When in Jozi, inclu

Airlink has withdrawn sales for its direct Cape Town-Gaborone flights after the Botswana Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) informed the airline that it had not been granted authorisation to operate the route. The CAAB has also instructed Airlink to remove all advertisements of the new ser

Kenya Airways has announced a significant upgrade to its fleet on key routes between Nairobi and South Africa from this month. A number of its Johannesburg and Cape Town services have been upgraded to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enhance connectivity between the two countries.

Lifestyle and leisure hospitality group, Ennismore, and Kasada, an independent real estate private equity platform, have signed an agreement to open the Hyde Hotel Johannesburg. The opening marks a series of significant milestones: Ennismores first hotel in Johannesburg, the first Hyde

SAA is adding a flight between Johannesburgs OR Tambo International Airport and Mauritius, effective December 1. There will be two daily morning departures from Johannesburg to Mauritius: Flight SA190 will depart Johannesburg at 09h40 and arrive in Mauritius at 15h40 local t

United Airlines announced a series of leadership changes across its team in Africa, effective on August 1, to enhance and expand its operations across the continent. Amit Badiani has been named Head of Africa and Offline Sales. In this role, Badiani will oversee Uniteds entire Af

South Africas tourism industry needs to capitalise on the countrys diverse, open spaces and warm, friendly people. This was the overarching theme of the second annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank, held in Johannesburg last month, spearheaded by Dream Hotels Resorts and supported by leading in

The Department of Tourism is working on the issues hindering business travel growth that have already been identified by the MICE sector and is committed to working collaboratively going further. We are working with the Department of Home Affairs and Operation Vulindlela in the Presiden

South Africa's destination attractiveness is set to benefit from the proclamation of three new UNESCO World Heritage Sites that were officially inscribed during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi, India. Foremost among the inscribed sites is the Human Ri

Today (Monday, July 29) saw the resumption of Air Zimbabwe flights between Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). According to the Air Zimbabwe website, there will be four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays,

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced an increase in flight frequency from South Africa to Luanda (LAD). From September 4, the airline will introduce three additional flights from Cape Town (CPT) and two additional flights from Johannesburg (JNB) each week. This will be in addition to its

The Forum Company is set to open a new events space, The Forum Hyde Park, by mid-October. This was announced by The Forum Company MD, Glynis Hyslop , at a recent media and trade event. According to Hyslop, the Forum Hyde Park - located within the Hyde Park Shopping Centr

The Winston Hotel in Rosebank is undergoing extensive renovations and is scheduled to reopen later this year as the Park Hyatt Johannesburg. The Winston has been well-known for its elegant and stylish classic design and its location in the quiet and leafy streets of upper Rosebank. The

FlySafair is to increase capacity ahead of the busy summer season with the addition of two aircraft to its fleet. The two Boeing 737-800 NG are expected to add 12-14 flights per day to the airlines schedule. Theres no better time to prepare for the silly season than now, said <

Uganda Airlines has announced new routes to Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Zambia, building on gains the national carrier has made in re-establishing its post-COVID capacity. On Tuesday, July 17, the airline announced on social media that it was starting flights from Entebbe to Abuja from Septem