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South African National Parks (SANParks) says major road and infrastructure refurbishment at the Kruger National Park has progressed significantly towards completion by June 2025. Infrastructure refurbishment, including tourism facilities, began in July 2022. According to SANParks, this

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS),the EUs 7 (R140) visa-waiver form to enter its passport-free zone, is to launch in the first half of 2025. ETIAS will apply to non-EU citizens from 60 countries around the world that have visa-free travel with the EU (this

Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy , has held an urgent oversight meeting with all transport aviation entities Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS), Acsa and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to discuss the ongoing flight disruptions caused by ATNS finalising its aud

The travel industry is currently operating in an atmosphere in which more and more airlines are rushing to capture the direct business of consumers and corporates. These airlines are doing this by the simple expedient of driving clients to book direct, by narrowing down the fares appearing on th

Cunard has announced that Michelin-star chef Michel Roux will be coming on board to treat passengers to culinary cruises in Norway. The cruises, between April and August 2025, will be on the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Ann . Guests on the Queen Mary 2 sailing the Norwegian Fjords

Data shows that music tourism will continue to influence traveller decision-making in years to come, significantly boosting local economies but driving up costs for tourists. Data analytics company, Data Appeal, analysed the spending patterns of concertgoers to Coldplays performances in

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has implemented a new policy for 2025. Hajj operators need to have a minimum of 500 pilgrims to be accredited. This is causing concern for the South African Hajj and Umrah travel industry. According to a statement made by Hassan Choonara <

Edinburgh is on track to become the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax. Councillors in Edinburgh have voted in favour of a proposed tax that will apply to paid accommodation including hotels, short-term lets, hostels and B Bs, but will exclude stays in campsites, accordin

Property services company, Broll, has secured the contract to manage Robben Island. The contract is already in progress. As we step on to Robben Island, we carry forward the legacy of Nelson Mandela , committed to preserving not only the islands physical heritage but also its pro