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South African Tourism has announced the appointment of Andrew Sharpe as trade relations manager in the UK.

The founders of defunct budget airline 1time plan to launch a new low cost carrier, SkyWise, in the first quarter of next year.

SA Tourism wanted three, but the industry wanted four, and for a change the industry got what they wanted. INDABA, Africa's largest tourism show, will now be four days again.

Bloemfontein may not be the most popular South African holiday destination amongst international travelers, but domestic holidaymakers are certainly in for a treat with a trip to Bloemfontein.  

South Africa's tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk will be in London next week to discuss reducing visa constraints, simplifying entry processes and developing policies that improve connectivity across borders as the world's Tourism Ministers meet at the annual UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers' Summit.

South Africa, as we all know, is known for its famous Big Five, sandy beaches, blue oceans, sunny skies and, of course, a wide variety of different cultures and languages. If tourists decide to visit SA, they can expect nothing less than to see a real 'rainbow nation' when considering...

Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa's national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government of...

China is one of South Africa's top five source markets of overseas tourists for the first time, overtaking France as the country's fourth-largest overseas source market as tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 10.5% for the first six months of 2012.

The airline which – by its own admission - does not want white cadet pilots now also don't want too much of your baggage. South African Airways's (SAA) new baggage policy has already kicked in. It restricts the number of pieces of baggage you may check in.

Traveling with the dreaded Green Mamba (South African passport) and need to get away from the schlep and don't have time to get a Schengen or visa? Fear not. There are still some some countries that South Africans can visit by buying a last-minute ticket and be on your way...

While the cost of visa applications varies widely, a travel visa for Europe will cost South African passport holders over R600, and more than R1000 for the UK and USA.

South African Airways (SAA) has been voted the best airline in Africa for the 10th year in a row. Now that's hardly an achievement if you look at the rest of the clowns flying from Africa.

British Airways is bringing a bit of winter sunshine to London City Airport by extending its popular Palma and Ibiza flights to a year-round service.

A new mobile application for iPhone and Android will make booking a car more simple and enjoyable. The app was launched by Europcar to make reservations and search for details on any Europcar hire location in the world.

Need to escape the Queen's Jubilee? Here are two great ideas for the weekend.

How will be travel after 2012? We all love to travel – right? For sure! But what does the future hold for us travelloholics? First – in the not so distant future we will travel virtually baggage free by being able to rent our clothing and accessories from hotel lobbies,...

February is all about romance, and you would be surprised how many fantastic offers there are at the last minute for a great romantic getaway. Apart from the usual cities that appear on everybody's 'most romantic' list, I thought it would be a great idea to bring to your attention...

As South Africans we are used to warm sunny weather, even in the winter. Most of us have never even seen real snow, only the fake snow in our shopping centre Christmas displays! So it's not surprising that our first reaction when reaching the ski slopes of Europe is to...

For thousands of years travellers have been coming to Egypt to marvel at the Pyramids, the Sphinx, ancient Luxor and the River Nile. Steeped in history, these monuments to a once great civilisation still capture the imagination of travellers today. Egypt has so often been described as the gift of...

The Victoria Falls, bordering on Zambia and Zimbabwe, constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The local people call it 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' – the smoke that thunders – and the falls are spectacular.

It is time to start thinking where your next holiday will be. Western Cape is always a good choice. So much to see and if you are a food lover, you will not be disappointed as every area has its own speciality and that alone is definitely worth the journey....

The annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is one of South Africa's most popular festivals with huge appeal for sports lovers, families and those in search of a great party!

Once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to. It is said "Skydivers have more fun than people"...

Organised by the Grahamstown Foundation, Africa's largest and most colourful cultural event offers a choice of the very best of both indigenous and imported talent.

Place of Rivers - Dinokeng Why not discover something new? Why not discover something old ? Why not discover Dinokeng? It is easy to reach from Johannesburg and Tshwane on the N1 or the N4 highways. Dinokeng hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered!

Ever done the Garden Route? If not, this is a true South African experience that you simply cannot miss. Starting at Mossel Bay and ending in Port Elizabeth you can spend quite a few days in a area to truly explore what this fantastic route has to offer. Each town...

Beautiful Waterfalls of South Africa How many Waterfalls have you visited in South Africa? It is Very difficult not to be impressed by the amazing waterfalls located in South Africa. We sometimes do not realize these gems hidden in our own country.