Durban to host 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards
The 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards will be hosted by Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau in Durban, under the auspices of the Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa […]
South Africa is the continent’s biggest tourism economy – WTTC
Travel & Tourism in South Africa contributed 1.5 million jobs and ZAR425.8 billion to the economy in 2018, making it the largest tourism economy in Africa, according to the World […]
AWA & SAA sign MoU to promote seamless travel
West African air carrier, African World Airlines (AWA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South African Airways (SAA) to ensure seamless travel to and from all routes serviced […]
O.R Tambo is named Africa’s airport of the year
O.R Tambo International Airport was named African Airport of the Year at this week’s Air Cargo Africa conference and exhibition. This was the fourth time the airport has won the […]
Turkey and South Africa pledge to offer aviation assistance to Ghana
Turkey and South Africa have pledged to offer technical assistance to Ghana including training the country’s pilots. The South African High Commissioner, Lulu Xingwana and the Turkish Ambassador, Dr. Ozlem […]
#WTMA19 Africa Tourism Investment summit is open for business!
Africa is alive with possibilities – and Tourism is a major potential revenue stream that could help significantly grow the continental economy. The African Tourism Investment Summit in partnership with […]
SAA Announces Extra Flights Between Ghana and the U.S.
Due to increased demand, South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its non-stop service between Ghana and the US. In a statement on Wednesday, the national carrier announced that it will […]
Forecast: Trends and Opportunities that will Shape Africa’s Travel and Tourism in 2019
African Travel and Tourism players weigh in on trends, opportunities and challenges that will shape the road ahead. The year 2019 is less than 12 hours away from winding down […]
Cape Town race row erupts after ‘black visitors cleared from beach’
Protesters have taken to one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches after private security guards were accused of ordering black visitors to leave. The guards, hired by local residents, allegedly […]