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, 02 Aug 2026 01:25:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-international-tourist-arrivals-surge-123-in-h1-2026-634321a South Africa welcomed 5,584,473 international tourists during the first half of 2026, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The performance highlights sustained resilience across both regional African markets and key overseas source destinations. 1-270361 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-flight-why-global-connectivity-matters-290947a Longevity on any international flight path is never accidental: routes only endure when they consistently deliver real economic value. As Virgin Atlantic marks 30 years of direct air links between South Africa and the UK, direct connectivity proves to be far more than a routine transport service. 1-270330 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iata-launches-aviation-safety-workshops-across-africa-856583a The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has launched a series of monthly safety training and capacity-building workshops to help strengthen aviation safety management and operational practices across Africa. 1-270319 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-mountain-cableway-begins-annual-maintenance-shutdown-856443a The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is undergoing its annual maintenance shutdown, with operations suspended until 9 August 2026 while scheduled inspections, testing, servicing and preventative maintenance are carried out across the Cableway system. 1-270269 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-sars-travel-declaration-shifts-border-rules-pre-flight-189716a Border control is moving from airport arrival halls to pre-departure desks. South Africa’s mandatory online Sars Traveller Declaration requires all inbound and outbound travellers to declare personal details, commercial goods, business equipment, and currency online within 24 hours of travel. 1-270218 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amani-collection-debuts-luxury-serengeti-camp-along-great-migration-route-290867a Hospitality group Amani Collection has officially opened Amani Lamai Luxury Camp in Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti, expanding its regional portfolio of safari destinations. 1-270200 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/capenature-warns-small-visitor-offences-can-have-a-big-impact-on-biodiversity-078095a CapeNature has called on visitors to Protected Areas to adhere to conservation regulations, warning that everyday actions like picking wildflowers, leaving marked trails, or removing natural objects collectively threaten the Western Cape's biodiversity. 1-270177 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dubai-launches-resident-ambassador-drive-to-boost-vfr-travel-290247a The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched 'A Dubai Invite', a city ambassador programme designed to reward residents for inviting family and friends (VFR) to experience the destination. 1-270130 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cemair-restores-johannesburg-richards-bay-flights-from-november-523590a CemAir will reinstate its scheduled Johannesburg-Richards Bay service from 1 November 2026, restoring an air link between Gauteng and one of South Africa's key industrial and logistics hubs. 1-270106 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/home-affairs-launches-digitalised-trusted-employer-scheme-phase-ii-967284a The Department of Home Affairs has on Monday gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South Africa's immigration system to reduce red tape, attract investment and support economic growth and job creation. 1-270074 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa