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Upgrades and renovations continue at Wild Coast Sun, Sun Internationals only beach-side resort, which recently completed a R2.5 million (127000) refurbishment of five junior and one presidential suite, to ensure they are fit for VIP guests. The 396-room four-star resort situated on the

Visitors to Cape Town are increasingly eager to savour authentic local flavours, adding restaurants and dishes to their must-see lists alongside the traditional tourist attractions. With its mix of traditional Cape Malay, fusion and bistro fare, the Portswood Hotels on-site restaurant,

South African National Parks (SANParks) is implementing a technologically advanced system called the Tourism Property Management System (TPMS) that will facilitate accommodation and activity bookings. This solution will be phased in from August 1, starting with Golden Gate Highlands and

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

Inbound industry association, SATSA, has called for immediate corrective measures in response to the recent indefinite suspension of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) for instrument-based approaches at South African airports. This indefinite suspension, affecting airports such

In acknowledgement of World Ranger Day on July 31, leading ecotourism company Great Plains Conservation has released a powerful video highlighting the work of rangers in conservation areas across Africa. We owe so much to conservation field rangers worldwide in this battle, where weighi

Historically, the realm of murals and street art has been predominantly male-dominated, with women often facing significant barriers to entry. Despite these challenges, female artists have made their mark, using their art to convey powerful messages and transform public spaces. Accordin

UN Tourism has announced a major step forward in its work to grow education and skills development in Africa with the establishment of the first collaborative tourism academies in the region. With African tourism experiencing significant growth, there is now an urgent need to train a wi

SAA will launch a new service with five flights per week from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to LubumbashiInternationalAirport (FBM) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, starting November 1. The new route will be operated as follows: