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Marriott expands into DRC with new hotel openings in Kinshasa

Marriott expands into DRC with new hotel openings in Kinshasa

3 Dec 2025

Africa leads as global air travel grows in October

Africa leads as global air travel grows in October

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SanParks names 2025 Kudu Award winners

2 Dec 2025

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Emirates and SAA expand codeshare, add third daily flight to Cape Town

1 Dec 2025

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Business travel in 2026: Employees set the agenda for smarter, purpose-driven trips

28 Nov 2025

Explore the Western Cape on a plate at Urchin, guided by Chef Marcus Gericke

Explore the Western Cape on a plate at Urchin, guided by Chef Marcus Gericke

24 Nov 2025

Rennies BCD (SA) secures official travel agent status for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027

Rennies BCD (SA) secures official travel agent status for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027

Rennies BCD Travel 21 Nov 2025

SA’s new digital visa system goes live as G20 delegates arrive

SA’s new digital visa system goes live as G20 delegates arrive

21 Nov 2025

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Latam to launch first direct flights from São Paulo to Cape Town

20 Nov 2025

Acsa rolls out real-time baggage tracking on its mobile app

Acsa rolls out real-time baggage tracking on its mobile app

19 Nov 2025

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Air Algérie receives its first Airbus A330neo

18 Nov 2025

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Jet A-1 supply under pressure at Cape Town International Airport

17 Nov 2025

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Emirates to add third daily Dubai–Nairobi flight from March 2026

17 Nov 2025

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Hospitality doubles down on human talent in response to AI transformation

Sandra Kneubuhler 14 Nov 2025

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Diana Novak Jones 14 Nov 2025

Seychelles' 15th Minister for Tourism, Nicola Amanda J Bernstein. (image supplied)

Seychelles appoints new tourism and culture minister

12 Nov 2025

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Proflight Zambia to launch Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun seasonal route

11 Nov 2025

Bluegrass Digital teams up with Uganda Airlines to build a world-class digital experience

Bluegrass Digital teams up with Uganda Airlines to build a world-class digital experience

Bluegrass Digital 10 Nov 2025

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Cape Town Airport hits record numbers ahead of festive season

10 Nov 2025

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One-Stop Border Post Bill to intensify economic growth

6 Nov 2025

Boeing settles with families of three 737 Max crash victims

Dan Catchpole 6 Nov 2025

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SAA expands African network with new Joburg–Gaborone service

6 Nov 2025

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

5 Nov 2025

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

31 Oct 2025

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Africa’s air links are poor: Can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

Kaitano Dube 30 Oct 2025

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Nelson Mandela Bay cruise season to boost economy by R120m

29 Oct 2025

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Outeniqua Choo Tjoe set for revival with 25-year concession

28 Oct 2025

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Iain Evans 28 Oct 2025

Passport overhaul aims to put SA travellers back on the global map

Passport overhaul aims to put SA travellers back on the global map

27 Oct 2025

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Airlink to launch Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June 2026

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