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Here they are – the 2008 ASATA awards finalists

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:48:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Feel at home at OR Tambo

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:25:00 +0200

The new 1,000m² Ekaya restaurant at OR Tambo International Airport has received the thumbs up from international travellers. Read full story... | Send to a friend

The horror at 37,000 feet: EU allows in-flight cellphone use

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:06:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

ACSA announces decrease in airport taxes

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:09:00 +0200

Passengers flying from South African airports are now paying less for airport taxes, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced last week. Read full story... | Send to a friend

SA Tourism, Kulula showcase local travel

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:50:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

2008 ASATA Awards to recognise individual excellence

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:39:00 +0200

In travel, it is important to recruit good talent, develop it, retain it and recognise it. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Kei rail to create over 29,000 jobs

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:31:00 +0200

The newly unveiled Kei Railway Project will create more than 29,000 jobs in the Eastern Cape, according to Transport Minister Jeff Radebe. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Safari operators alleviating AIDS crisis

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:44:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

CSIR, Airbus research 'eco' planes

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:12:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Mpuma Tourism, Parks body seeks new CEO

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:23:00 +0200

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take over the helm. Read full story... | Send to a friend