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SANParks will kickstart the 19 th annual SA National Parks Week with a celebratory event at Marakele National Park on September 8. The week will take place from September 9-13 and has been extended to September 14-15 at selected national parks. During this period, free access is granted

The Global Business Travel Association of South Africa (GBTASA) held its 15th Annual Conference on August 20 and 21. The conference was attended by 150 delegates from over ten countries, including Singapore, France, Cameroon, Tanzania, Kenya, Algeria, Senegal, Madagascar, the US and the

Optimism for the future and celebration of the unity that emerges from South Africas people, cultures and connections are the focus areas of Tourism Month this September. The Tourism Month theme was officially launched in the Northern Cape capital, Kimberley yesterday, August 20, by Min

Euan McNeil, MD of Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa, takes a wide view across the global travel landscape and sees good opportunities in the newly announced acquisition by Qatar Airways of 25% of Airlink. Among these opportunities are good connectivity and more competition. <p

Following the World Health Organizations declaration that an ongoing mpox outbreak across several African countries was a global health emergency of international concern, some countries have put additional screening measures in place at airports and seaports. There are now concerns that this co

United Airlines has announced changes to the leadership of its African team, filling the vacancy of General Manager for Johannesburg and expanding the management of other African leaders. Penny Alexandrou will be the new General Manager for Johannesburg, taking over from Aida

Wilderness has revealed the re-invented Tubu Tree and Little Tubu camps, above the floodplains in Okavango Deltas Hunda Island in Botswanas Jao Reserve. With eight tented suites and a family unit, Tubu Tree features new hardwood floors and a bar that offers a panoramic view of the flood

Virgin Atlantic will extend its seasonal service between London and Cape Town this season by an extra month, due to popular demand. Virgins seasonal flights usually run from October to March. This season, these flights will continue until April 30, 2025. The extension has been

The Dutch arm of activism group, Extinction Rebellion, has been able to temporarily block two cruise liners entering the city. Extinction Rebellion is calling for an additional cruise tax to fund development of alternative low-emission fuels. The group chained and glued themsel