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 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:07:01 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tsitsikamma-retreat-named-south-africa-top-hidden-gem-408509a The Stargazing Cube at Misty Mountain Reserve in Tsitsikamma has been named the winner of BBC Lifestyle's first Hidden Gems South Africa competition. The luxury retreat claimed the top spot after five episodes in which viewers voted for their favourite destinations featured by local travel content creators. 1-269765 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/royal-malewane-refreshes-flagship-lodge-in-greater-kruger-519630a Malewane Lodge, the first property in the Royal Malewane collection in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park, has reopened following an extensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the guest experience while retaining its signature safari style. 1-269746 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rx-global-danielle-curtis-on-resilience-technology-and-the-future-of-travel-408869a South African tourism businesses have a significant opportunity to strengthen their position in one of the world's highest-value outbound travel markets, according to Danielle Curtis, regional portfolio director – UAE at RX Global. 1-269635 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turkish-airlines-expands-sa-network-with-more-istanbul-flights-519960a Turkish Airlines is adding three weekly flights each to Johannesburg and Cape Town from late October 2026, increasing connectivity between South Africa and Türkiye while expanding access to its global network through Istanbul. 1-269626 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/latam-launches-direct-cape-town-sao-paulo-route-397828a Latam Airlines has launched its inaugural direct service between Cape Town and São Paulo, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between South Africa and Latin America. The route is expected to support tourism growth, facilitate trade and investment, and strengthen Cape Town's position as a gateway to the region. 1-269573 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/online-traveller-declarations-now-required-by-sars-731292a The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has introduced mandatory online traveller declarations for people entering or leaving South Africa, requiring declarations to be submitted electronically before travelling as part of the country's customs process. 1-269532 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/international-tourism-arrivals-climb-128-as-sa-eyes-new-markets-397838a South Africa recorded 4,220,586 international tourist arrivals between January and May 2026, up 12.8% on the same period last year, with strong growth across African, European and overseas markets as the country continues to expand its international tourism reach. 1-269513 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-records-highest-baggage-mishandling-rate-despite-global-gains-620511a Global baggage mishandling fell by 23% in 2025, dropping below pre-pandemic levels for the first time as airlines and airports expanded the use of digital tracking, automation and artificial intelligence (AI), according to SITA's 2026 Baggage IT Insights Report. 1-269481 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/middle-east-conflict-drives-global-air-passenger-decline-in-may-519410a According to the International Air Transport Association (Iata), global passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as the conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh on airline traffic. Excluding the Middle East, however, global passenger demand increased by 0.7%, highlighting the resilience of the broader aviation market despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. 1-269466 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-travel-during-a-health-crisis-5-questions-to-ask-before-you-fly-953864a Health emergencies can quickly change travel conditions, affecting everything from insurance cover and border requirements to emergency evacuations. 1-269454 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa