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Tackling the revival and swift recovery of the tourism sector in times of COVID-19 and beyond with characteristic ingenuity, Stellenbosch is embarking on a range of initiatives aimed at supporting local business, driving demand and inspiring locals to experience and share their town the same way a tourist would. Few towns in South Africa have tackled the challenges that have...

Although many governments continue to advise against ‘nonessential’ international travel, a host of African destinations have begun the easing of COVID-19 border restrictions in a bid to welcome international travellers and reignite tourism and hotel industries. Whilst most African countries closed international borders in March (following WHO advice to limit the spread of the virus), the continent remains the least affected by COVID-19,...

Emirates will resume passenger services to Lusaka with two weekly flights to/from Dubai effective 4 September. Flights to Lusaka will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER. Starting from 4 September, Emirates will serve Lusaka on Fridays and Sundays. Emirates’ flight EK 713 will depart from Dubai at 08h20, arriving in Lusaka at 13h30. The return flight, EK 714 departs Lusaka at 15h30, arriving...

Following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to Level2, Airlink will re-introduce five routes and increase frequency on two of the routes it’s currently operating – Cape Town-George and Cape Town/-PE. Routes Re-introduced Johannesburg-Pietermaritzburg: the introduction of an early morning and late afternoon scheduled service providing travellers with same day return flights will commence on 7 September, operating daily, except on Saturdays. Johannesburg-Mthatha: the...

The Capital Hotels and Apartments is bucking the COVID-19 doom and gloom by opening one completely new hotel and a completely refurbished hotel back into the market. The Capital Trilogy is an extension of Pretoria’s The Capital Menlyn Maine and features 70 studios and apartments for Pretoria’s growing extended-stay market. As demand grows, The Capital Trilogy expects to add more...

The Radisson Hotels in South Africa have successful lycompleted of the SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning Checked mark by SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. The official SGS Disinfection Monitored and Cleaning Checked mark confirms the Radisson Hotels in South Africa have met the highest cleanliness, disinfection and safety measures and is based on the successful completion...

Virgin Atlantic has introduced free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings. The policy, which applies automatically to all flights booked with Virgin Atlantic, is designed to complement existing travel insurance and provide additional peace of mind for upcoming trips, whether customers are already booked or plotting a getaway. In the event that you or anyone else on your...

Radisson Hotel Group is adding six new hotels to its African portfolio, bringing the total to almost 100 hotels across 32 African markets. The new hotel deals include: Radisson Collection Hotel Bamako, Mali Scheduled to open within the next six months following a re-branding, the hotel introduces Radisson Hotel Group’s premium lifestyle brand to Africa, as the first Radisson Collection hotel to...

The world over, countries that have borne the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic are slowly creeping towards a sense of normalcy. The United Kingdom, one of the most harshly affected by COVID-19, is now seeing huge spikes in travel. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that cottage rentals in the UK have nearly doubled over the last year— mainly...

Touch Down Travel Tech (TDTT), which entered the South African market last week, is an integrated tourism technology solution business that develops full, end-to-end platforms using the latest technology to provide a seamless integration between supplier and customer. As a ‘digital eco-system’, TDTT will roll out five new travel brands over the next three months, to serve retail, trade, MICE,...

ANEW Hotels & Resorts has partnered with the Fortis brand and has concluded an agreement to acquire an additional six properties. This brings the ANEW stable to 10 hotels and resorts countrywide. The new additions – Hunters Rest in Rustenburg, Highveld and Witbank Hotels in Emalahleni, the Capital and Manor Hatfield Hotels in Pretoria and Malaga Hotel in Sycamore – join the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people working from home. Cue children/partner/pets crashing the Zoom meeting for the umpteenth time, or living their best yet noisy lives within earshot. City Lodge Hotel Group has launched a solution utilising the spacious work desks present in every Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel, Town Lodge and Road Lodge. #YourPrivateOffice is an offering that...