https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/444.html South Africa Travel news 15 Travel news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/444.html en-us Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-luxury-travel-shift-creates-new-opportunities-390228a Luxury travel is no longer defined purely by five-star accommodation, exclusivity and personalised service. Increasingly, affluent travellers are looking for deeper, more meaningful experiences rooted in culture, sustainability, wellness and authenticity; trends that position Africa strongly within the global luxury tourism market. 1-268473 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/victoria-falls-camp-targets-safari-incentives-market-178846a A new seasonal tented camp developed by Chiefs Tented Camps near Victoria Falls is targeting the growing safari incentives and experiential tourism market in Southern Africa. 1-268398 Mon, 25 May 2026 11:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/domestic-tourism-growth-continues-despite-rising-travel-costs-178706a South Africans are continuing to prioritise local travel despite ongoing economic pressure and rising transport costs, according to Mashoto Mokgethi, South African Tourism’s head of domestic tourism. 1-268278 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-launches-first-direct-cape-town-zanzibar-flights-956944a Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop flight service between Cape Town and Zanzibar in October 2026 as the airline expands its East African network. 1-268184 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/luxury-safari-travel-shifts-toward-conservation-tourism-178406a Southern Africa’s luxury safari sector is increasingly positioning conservation-led experiences at the centre of high-end travel offerings as demand grows for more sustainable and regenerative tourism. 1-268078 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wine-tourism-conference-returns-to-stellenbosch-in-may-958774a The Wine Tourism Conference will return to Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch on 19 and 20 May 2026, bringing together wine estate owners, tourism operators, investors and hospitality leaders to examine the future of South Africa’s wine tourism sector. 1-267944 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virgin-atlantic-boosts-sa-flights-amid-rising-demand-958794a Virgin Atlantic will increase capacity on its South Africa routes for the winter 2026/27 season, adding more frequencies between London Heathrow and Johannesburg and Cape Town in response to growing travel demand. 1-267914 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourvest-launches-tulia-safari-brand-expands-in-uganda-403619a Tourvest Accommodation has launched Tulia, a new safari brand positioned between budget and luxury, alongside the acquisition of Wild Frontiers Uganda’s properties and activities business, strengthening its footprint in East Africa. 1-267855 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalstay-opens-new-aparthotel-in-sea-point-170386a Horizon Aparthotel by Totalstay has opened on Beach Road in Sea Point, adding 36 apartment-style units to Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard as demand for longer-stay, flexible accommodation continues to grow. 1-267858 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafairs-r12-sale-returns-with-50000-seats-170326a FlySafair will launch its annual birthday sale on 6 May 2026 at 9am, releasing 50,000 one-way seats across its domestic network with base fares starting at R12. 1-267828 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa