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Royal Livingstone introduces new outdoor dining experiences
The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara has launched two new dining experiences offering travellers the chance to enjoy Zambia's natural beauty while sampling local flavours. The Gorge Picnic and Zambezi Dining Experience combine scenic locations with locally sourced cuisine. The Gorge
Airports company posts profit
Airports Company South Africa has released its financial report for the 2023/2024 financial year, showing an increase in profit after tax of 201% over last year. The company achieved a profit after tax of R472 million (24 million), compared with 2022/2023 when the company incurred a los
Global partnership amplifies African experiences
A ground-breaking partnership between leading African and international attractions associations is providing new opportunities for local providers to expand their reach to global markets. The African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA) has successfully forged a p
KZN focuses on cultural heritage this Tourism Month
The KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority is set to celebrate Tourism Month with focus on the provinces cultural heritage and tourism legacy. Musa Zondi , MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, announced the celebrations will take place at the uMgungu
ATNS strike threat averted
The threat of a strike by Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) workers has receded as ATNS and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) have reached agreement in a wage dispute that had threatened to disrupt the countrys aviation sector. Originally, ATNS workers r
Remarkable revival for Rwandan national park
Revival of Akagera National Park in Rwanda as a tourist destination is a remarkable success story: the park experienced its best ever tourism year in 2023 when the protected area welcomed 54000 visitors. Situated in eastern Rwanda, Akagera is one of 22 protected areas managed by conserv
TBCSA outlines key focus areas
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) will focus primarily on six strategic pillars over the next three years: Destination marketing Advocacy and influence Thought leadership Transformation Collaboration Key enablers. <
Honeyguide portfolio expands with Waterberg lodge
Albatros Travel Africa has acquired Hanglip Mountain Lodge in the greater Waterberg region of Limpopo from Entabeni Hospitality. As part of the Honeyguide portfolio, which includes four safari camps in South Africa and Tanzania, the lodge will be rebranded as Honeyguide Conservation Lodge.
More flights London/CPT this summer
British Airways will expand its LHR-CPT seasonal schedule for the upcoming South African summer season, according to Cape Town Air Access (Wesgros air route development project). BA currently operates a daily service from London Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport. From