Here they are – the 2008 ASATA awards finalists
This year the awards focus has moved away from the 16-year tradition of awarding brands and now recognises the dedication and contribution individuals have made to the South African travel industry. 9 Apr 2008 06:48

Feel at home at OR Tambo
The new 1,000m² Ekaya restaurant at OR Tambo International Airport has received the thumbs up from international travellers. 9 Apr 2008 05:25

The horror at 37,000 feet: EU allows in-flight cellphone use
[Chris Maxcer] The European Commission introduced new rules on Monday, 7 April 2008, for mobile communications on aircrafts during flights. The new regulations give the airlines a green light to let their passengers talk on their mobile phones midair - with a few caveats, of course. 8 Apr 2008 17:06

ACSA announces decrease in airport taxes
Passengers flying from South African airports are now paying less for airport taxes, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced last week. 7 Apr 2008 16:09

SA Tourism, Kulula showcase local travel
[Luyanda Makapela] South African Tourism and Kulula.com are expected to promote domestic travel by highlighting the ease and affordability of local flights to different provinces in the country. 12 Mar 2008 14:50

2008 ASATA Awards to recognise individual excellence
In travel, it is important to recruit good talent, develop it, retain it and recognise it. 6 Mar 2008 08:39

Kei rail to create over 29,000 jobs
[Bathandwa Mbola] The newly unveiled Kei Railway Project will create more than 29,000 jobs in the Eastern Cape, according to Transport Minister Jeff Radebe. 3 Mar 2008 15:31

Safari operators alleviating AIDS crisis
Small charter planes fly tourists from all over the world to safari camps in Botswana's Okavango Delta, where they view wildlife by day and pay up to US$1,000 a night to stay in luxury lodges or rough it in five-star tents. 25 Feb 2008 08:44

CSIR, Airbus research 'eco' planes
South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with commercial aircraft maker Airbus are researching new technologies and processes to create a new generation of ecologically friendlier aircraft. 19 Feb 2008 15:12

Mpuma Tourism, Parks body seeks new CEO
[Tshwarelo eseng Mogakane] The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take over the helm. 15 Feb 2008 14:23

Lindiwe Mahlangu is new CEO of Joburg Tourism
The Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) has announced that Lindiwe Mahlangu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of JTC as of 1 March 2008. 12 Feb 2008 15:29

Tourism sector rewards service excellence
[Michael Appel] In the run up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South African Tourism's (SAT's) annual Welcome Awards 2008 will showcase service excellence in the industry. 12 Feb 2008 14:33

Tour guides to be honoured worldwide
[Bathandwa Mbola] Tour guides worldwide will be honoured for the contributions they make to their countries on International Tourist Guides Day, which will be celebrated on 21 February 2008. 7 Feb 2008 14:55