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, 01 Jun 2026 10:01:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sars-introduces-new-border-rules-for-foreign-vehicles-845313a Foreign-registered vehicles entering or leaving South Africa must now be declared through the South African Revenue Service's (SARS) Traveller Management System (TMS) under new customs requirements that took effect on 1 June 2026. The measure is aimed at strengthening border controls, improving compliance and streamlining traveller processing. 1-268599 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-outpaces-global-travel-slowdown-with-22-growth-289717a African airlines recorded a 2.2% increase in passenger demand in April 2026, even as global air travel demand declined by 3.4% amid ongoing disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). 1-268570 Fri, 29 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/countries-tighten-travel-measures-following-ebola-outbreak-956404a Governments around the world are introducing stricter travel screening, quarantine measures and border controls following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern linked to the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 1-268524 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa 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/arabian-travel-market-2026-moves-to-september-dates-178896a Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, following consultations with exhibitors and tourism industry stakeholders. 1-268348 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tiktok-shifts-destination-marketing-towards-creator-led-travel-discovery-178766a Travel discovery is no longer limited to search engines, brochures or traditional destination campaigns. Increasingly, travellers are using TikTok to find, validate and plan trips before making booking decisions. 1-268288 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-led-events-worldclass-as-table-mountain-immersive-experience-wins-global-award-067615a An immersive experience held on top of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain, the inaugural Skift Africa Megatrends event, has won its organisers Bronze in the B2B Event category at the prestigious 2026 Eventex Awards. 1-268227 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cross-border-ebola-threat-sparks-africa-cdc-alert-as-sa-urged-vigilance-289827a South Africa should stay vigilant and ready to respond to the recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, as people travel to and from the region. Infectious diseases epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim spoke to SABC News about the outbreak in DRC and Uganda, which the Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). 1-268210 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +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/durban-tourist-safety-given-a-boost-by-tbcsa-401419a On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) handed over newly branded vehicles, quad bikes, and uniforms to the eThekwini Metro Police at the Durban Promenade. Leading the handover were TBCSA chairman, Jerry Mabena, and chief executive officer, Tshifiwa Tshivenga, with the initiative funded through the Collaborative Fund, supported by the Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) levy, and facilitated by Fedhasa. 1-268155 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa