Covid-19: Time for African Tourism to LEAD!
This past week I had the honour of participating in an Africa World Heritage Day (May 5th) online celebratory seminar organized by the UNESCO and African Union supported African World […]
Aviation consultancy to map out new airline to replace SAA, says DPE
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) said on Saturday it had roped in an international aviation firm to assist with the formation of a new airline to replace the embattled […]
South Africa: Court throws out suit challenging the disbursements of Tourism Relief fund
Photo: Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has won her battle to allocate her departmental Covid-19 Tourism Relief Fund to qualifying sector business according to the broad-based black […]
A decision to shut SAA reached: NTM
SAA is being run by business practitioners. The National Transport Movement (NTM) says a decision to shut down South African Airways (SAA) and form a new airline has been reached. […]
Has South African Airways reached the end of the Runway?
The past decade has been turbulent for South African Airways. It had become a somewhat annual pilgrimage for SAA Executives to go to government seeking bailout to sustain operations. On […]
Covid-19: Prez Ramaphosa announces 200 Million rand package for Tourism SMEs
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has announced a 21-days nationwide lockdown from midnight Thursday 26 March 2020. […]
South Africa: Founder of Southern Sun Hotel Group Sol Kerzner dies at 84
Cape Town – Sol Kerzner, the founder of the Southern Sun Hotel Group and Sun International, has died. He was 84 years old. Kerzner died on Saturday night surrounded by […]
Solo female travel on the rise, but what about the safety?
Early this year, the first South Asian female was added to the growing list of women making history by visiting every country on Earth. She follows in the footsteps of […]
Legacy Hotels lays down health procedures to prevent COVID-19 spread
South Africa’s hotel management group, Legacy Hotels and Resorts says it has put in measures to fully prepare its workers and guests against further spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). […]