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, 25 Oct 2026 19:51:46 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/air-france-refreshes-long-haul-menus-with-french-chefs-070215a Air France has refreshed its long-haul menus with new dishes and desserts created by leading French chefs, including options for passengers travelling from Paris to South Africa. 1-272827 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/record-fuel-prices-put-q4-travel-costs-under-pressure-for-smes-969194a South African SMEs face a costly final quarter as record fuel prices compound the pressure of peak-season demand for flights, accommodation and car hire. With year-end meetings, conferences and events competing for capacity alongside holiday travel, businesses that leave bookings until the last minute risk paying more for fewer options. 1-272814 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/if-it-trades-like-a-hotel-why-does-cape-town-tax-it-like-a-home-969024a Hotels in Cape Town must operate as businesses, paying commercial property rates and meeting requirements for safety, labour and insurance, while contributing to the tourism economy. 1-272794 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virgin-atlantic-adds-four-weekly-return-services-to-cape-town-303418a Virgin Atlantic has resumed its seasonal Cape Town service and will add four weekly return services from December, taking its peak operation to up to 11 flights per week. 1-272743 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/angola-germany-strengthen-tourism-trade-ties-858233a Angola and Germany are strengthening tourism industry links through a new agreement designed to connect German tour operators and travel distribution professionals with Angola and support the development of tourism products. 1-272689 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-looks-to-turn-food-into-a-tourism-drawcard-969384a South Africa’s food and beverage sector recorded a visitor sentiment score of 90.7 out of 100, highlighting the potential to turn culinary experiences into a stronger tourism offering and create new opportunities for tourism businesses. 1-272674 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-awards-travel-marketing-support-to-tourism-smes-636021a FlySafair has named four South African tourism businesses as winners of its inaugural Travel Booster, providing each with a support package valued at more than R350,000 to help them build industry partnerships, reach new markets and expand their businesses. 1-272661 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/8-cape-town-beaches-secure-blue-flag-status-for-202627-292607a Eight Cape Town beaches have received Blue Flag status for the 2026/27 season, while four others have been named pilot sites ahead of the summer beach season. 1-272640 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenboschs-garden-town-ties-wine-tourism-to-conservation-858293a Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, with trail runs, vineyard walks, wine tours and conservation activities connecting tourism with agriculture and biodiversity in the Cape Winelands. 1-272629 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wtm-africa-opens-entries-for-2027-responsible-tourism-awards-525010a Entries are open for the 2027 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, which recognise businesses and destinations demonstrating measurable progress in responsible tourism across Africa. Applications are free and close on 31 December 2026. 1-272566 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa