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SAA has informed the trade that the South African Border Management Authority (BMA) and Department of Home Affairs are in the process of rolling out the Biometric Movement Control Systems (BMCS) at all ports of entry before September 30. The planned start date for the BMCS roll-out at O

Last year the number of cruise passengers worldwide recovered from the impact of COVID-19. At the same time, the cruise industry's global revenue almost caught up with pre-pandemic levels, exceedingUS$25 billion (R448,5bn), according to Statista . Its clear that cruising is booming, so

LATAM hosted a dinner to celebrate the increase in frequency of its direct flights between Johannesburg and So Paulo, starting November 1. The dinner included a range of traditional Brazilian delights, including deep-fried croquettes known as coxhinas, a selection of grilled meat, and b

The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southwestern Namibia has been designated as Africas first Wilderness Quiet Park, in recognition of the reserves commitment to preserving its pristine environment and providing a quiet sanctuary for wildlife and visitors. The honour is bestowed by Quiet Pa

SAA has delayed the release of its 2023 audited financials due to a disagreement with the Auditor General on the treatment of revenue from expired air tickets. The airline emphasised that the SAA board would ensure that the publishing of the audit of the last financial year would not be

African airlines will experience an estimated 15% growth in passenger traffic in 2024 from 2023 figures, AFRAA reports in its African airlines' performance update for July 2024. 'Africas aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved opera

The astounding statistics surrounding the number of Airbnb-listed properties in Cape Town have raised discussions about the benefit of short-term rentals, the need for regulations, and the importance of balancing tourism with community benefits. According to Inside Airbnb , Cape Town ha

Passengers travelling on United Airlines were delighted to be greeted by their captain while boarding at Newark Liberty international in the US. Famous social media influencer, Winston the Corgi, donned a tiny captains hat and uniform and stood proudly at the aircrafts entrance. The heart-meltin

Morukuru Family has officially relaunched AtholPlace House Villa in Atholl, Johannesburg, as AtholPlace Hotel Villa. The property will now not only serve as an exclusive-use villa but also as a hotel. Since 2020, the entire property has only been available for exclusive-use bookings. Wh