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Eendracht Hotel changes ownership and undergoes refurbishment

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New appointments

Pullman Cape Town welcomes Thuthukile Moloto as general manager

Philippe Marechal returns as GM to lead next chapter at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel

Radisson OR Tambo announces key leadership appointments

The World Travel and Tourism Council announces Manfredi Lefebvre as chair-elect

Matthew Brink takes on sales director role at Silvan Safari and Camissa House

Kobie Lochner steps into CEO role at Historic Wines of the Cape

Radisson OR Tambo appoints Peet Grobbelaar as operations director

Mhondoro Safari Lodge appoints Patrick Nazinga as new head chef

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New business

Wyndham to open first internationally branded resort in The Gambia

Tourvest and Lagardère Travel Retail sign strategic agreement to boost travel retail in Africa

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Iata: Global air traffic up 5% in May as Asia-Pacific, Africa lead gains

Iata: Global air traffic up 5% in May as Asia-Pacific, Africa lead gains

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New GreenWorking Awards to recognise sustainable tourism advertising

Park Hyatt Johannesburg opens in Rosebank

Park Hyatt Johannesburg opens in Rosebank

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Africa and Indian Ocean’s best shine at 2025 World Travel Awards

New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

City Lodge Hotels raises nearly R30k for Cansa

City Lodge Hotels raises nearly R30k for Cansa

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New GreenWorking Awards to recognise sustainable tourism advertising

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Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Beyond 2025: The microtrends redefining travel and what it means for industry players

Robin Fredericks 11 Jun 2025

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FlySafair launches Lindi, a new AI travel assistant

11 Jun 2025

Africa’s Eden and FTT join forces for responsible tourism

Africa’s Eden and FTT join forces for responsible tourism

11 Jun 2025

Wilderness Usawa enhances safari offerings with new Serengeti locations

Wilderness Usawa enhances safari offerings with new Serengeti locations

10 Jun 2025

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare, boosting India-Africa connectivity

10 Jun 2025

Father’s Day made easy at City Lodge Hotels

Father’s Day made easy at City Lodge Hotels

City Lodge Hotels 9 Jun 2025

Unlock 7-star safari lodge service: How to deliver world-class hospitality that wows every guest

Unlock 7-star safari lodge service: How to deliver world-class hospitality that wows every guest

Sam Hospitality 9 Jun 2025

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Airlines forecast profit growth in 2025, headwinds persist

9 Jun 2025

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How Dubai is redefining the future of air travel — from mega airports to sustainable skies

Robin Fredericks 9 Jun 2025

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SA safari lodges lead solar shift to future-proof tourism

6 Jun 2025

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

ITFFA spotlights how film tourism drives economic growth and destination appeal

5 Jun 2025

Unilever Food Solutions officially launches Future Menus 2025 report

Unilever Food Solutions officially launches Future Menus 2025 report

5 Jun 2025

Newmark expands African safari luxury with 2 new lodges

Newmark expands African safari luxury with 2 new lodges

5 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a "Summer Soiree" held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, 4 June 2025. Reuters/Leah Millis

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose 5 Jun 2025

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

Cape Town climbs global rankings as top destination for international meetings

4 Jun 2025

Inaugural Surf Expo Africa set for Cape Town in November

Inaugural Surf Expo Africa set for Cape Town in November

4 Jun 2025

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Air France boosts Cape Town–Paris service for 2025/2026 season

3 Jun 2025

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

2 Jun 2025

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Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2025 finalists announced

2 Jun 2025

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

#AfricaMonth: Minor Hotels’ Lindi Mthethwa on why regional collaboration is key to Africa’s tourism potential

Robin Fredericks 30 May 2025

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Inside Lily May: Cape Town’s new premium apartments with unmatched city views

29 May 2025

TTOS hits 11,000 tourist milestone as digital visas gain traction

TTOS hits 11,000 tourist milestone as digital visas gain traction

29 May 2025

An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

Madalyn Scerri and Anita Manfreda 28 May 2025

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SanParks launches Biodiversity Offset Bank

27 May 2025

David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO, honoured at Future Hospitality Summit

David Green, V&A Waterfront CEO, honoured at Future Hospitality Summit

23 May 2025

Africa Day on the plate! Town Lodge Roodepoort celebrates Seven Colours Sunday tradition

Africa Day on the plate! Town Lodge Roodepoort celebrates Seven Colours Sunday tradition

City Lodge Hotels 23 May 2025

ANEW clinches 2nd consecutive gold for sustainability stand at Africa’s Travel Indaba

ANEW clinches 2nd consecutive gold for sustainability stand at Africa’s Travel Indaba

ANEW Hotels & Resorts 22 May 2025

Chef Sanele’s journey from home kitchen to hotel hero celebrating Africa Day at Town Lodge Umhlanga

Chef Sanele’s journey from home kitchen to hotel hero celebrating Africa Day at Town Lodge Umhlanga

City Lodge Hotels 22 May 2025

The new campaign comes in three parts: Land, Water and Air. Source: BBC.

Kenya calls thrill-seekers with new tourism adventure campaign

22 May 2025

Ker & Downey Africa rebrands with a logo inspired by wild beauty

22 May 2025

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Chad's President General Mahamat Idriss Deby arrives before a dinner with several heads of state and government and leaders of international organisations at the Elysee Palace, as part of the 19th Francophonie Summit, in Paris, France, 4 October 2024. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Chad suspends visas issuance to US citizens over travel ban

Mahamat Ramadane and Ayen Deng Bior 6 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a "Summer Soiree" held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, 4 June 2025. Reuters/Leah Millis

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

Jeff Mason and Nandita Bose 5 Jun 2025

Kenya Airways planes are seen through a window at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport in Nairobi, Kenya, 1 August 2020. Reuters/Njeri Mwangi/File Photo

Kenya Airways records profit after more than a decade of losses

George Obulutsa 26 Mar 2025

Jazz legends line up with young trailblazers for Diamond City Jazz Festival

Jazz legends line up with young trailblazers for Diamond City Jazz Festival

Debbie Hathway 20 Mar 2025

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