30-million passengers used SA's airports

Almost 30-million passengers used South Africa's airports between April 2011 and January 2012 and News24 quotes figures from the Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) that indicate improved air travel despite tough economic conditions. 21 Feb 2012 13:42

Do's and don'ts in Thailand

Thailand is not only a country filled with beautiful clothes, exotic cocktails and breathtaking beaches. It is also a land where the trade and customs' are steeped in Thai history. 21 Feb 2012 11:17

A taxing meander - but in a really good way

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] About four years ago while visiting Karoo lodge Samara we were encouraged to plant spekboom trees to counteract the carbon emissions we produced in getting there. That was the first time I'd consciously engaged in the impact of my life as a traveller and, rather than feel guilty about it, I was offered a neatly-packaged solution to deal with it. 20 Feb 2012 10:40

China's Year of the Dragon present

[Michael Jones] Launch of first direct South Africa - China flight is a game changer for our tourism industry. 17 Feb 2012 10:12

City Lodge lifts normalised earnings by 10%

Despite tough trading conditions, City Lodge Hotels Limited lifted normalised headline earnings by 10% to R96.6 million in the six months to December 31, 2011, on the back of revenue rising by 9% to R443.3 million from the previous interim period. 17 Feb 2012 07:36

Bright outlook for SA's five-star hotel market

[Zeenat Moorad] The outlook for the five-star hotel market in SA is looking brighter, according to Joop Demes, CEO of Pam Golding Hospitality, particularly when viewed against the backdrop of global uncertainty. 17 Feb 2012 07:35

Sun earnings expected to be up 100%-110%

Hotel and gaming group Sun International said on Monday (13 February 2012) its basic and headline earnings per share for the six months ended 31 December 2011 are expected to be between 100% and 110% higher than the 156 and 157 cents per share of the previous corresponding period, respectively. 17 Feb 2012 07:33