https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/747.html South Africa news 15 Travel news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/747.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:55:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mangrove-hilton-partner-on-luanda-airport-hotel-742022a Mangrove Group has partnered with Hilton to develop a new hospitality destination at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda, Angola. 1-271082 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-shortage-disrupts-lufthansa-flights-from-namibia-to-europe-631941a A temporary jet-fuel shortage at Namibia's Windhoek airport is disrupting Lufthansa's Discover Airlines flights to Europe, with some aircraft being rerouted via neighbouring Angola to refuel. The airline said the shortage was due to operational problems at supplier Vitol rather than the Iran war. 1-271041 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tintswalo-launches-thermal-night-safari-in-greater-kruger-520850a Tintswalo Collection has launched a new Thermal Night Safari & Stargazing experience across three of its Greater Kruger properties, offering guests a new way to experience wildlife after dark. 1-271016 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rooibos-space-mission-could-put-cederberg-tourism-on-the-global-map-634491a Rooibos’ journey to the International Space Station could give the Cederberg a new platform to raise the profile of its tourism offering, with researchers exploring how global interest in the indigenous plant can be converted into visits and local economic opportunities. 1-270991 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/janet-pillai-is-taking-south-africa-on-a-jetsetting-journey-no-passport-required-301118a What does it mean to build a life that feels like your own? For Janet Pillai, it has meant embracing every chapter, from KwaZulu-Natal to leadership, entrepreneurship, heritage and tourism, and trusting curiosity to guide the way. 1-270943 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/asata-ceo-otto-de-vries-to-step-down-after-14-years-745592a The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) has announced a planned CEO succession, with Otto de Vries set to step down after 14 years leading the organisation. 1-270932 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/middle-east-hospitality-leans-into-experience-led-growth-ahead-of-atm-2026-634881a The Middle East's hospitality sector is entering a new phase of growth, with sustained tourism investment, evolving traveller expectations and technology shaping how hotels compete for demand. 1-270831 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-adds-doha-through-qatar-airways-codeshare-745982a Airlink is expanding its network through an expanded codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, placing its 4Z code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from 31 August 2026. 1-270822 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-month-puts-domestic-travel-and-digital-growth-in-focus-412649a Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially launched Tourism Month in Durban with the theme “Growing South Africa’s Tourism Sector in the Digital Era”. The campaign combines a renewed push for domestic travel with a focus on technology, artificial intelligence and broader participation in the tourism economy. 1-270815 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-launches-digital-eta-to-streamline-international-travel-634801a South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), introducing a digital immigration system aimed at simplifying international travel while strengthening the country's ability to screen travellers and manage migration. 1-270801 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa