Dorine Reinstein

Dorine Reinstein

The merger with SAX, and a potential minority equity partner, is on the cards for SAA in the near future.

SAA, SAX merger – What does it all mean?

16 Mar 2016

Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, said that state-owned companies can boost growth and development, but he admitted there have been issues that need to be addressed.

SAA and SA Express could merge

24 Feb 2016

The Blue Train occasionally gives discounts to residents of South Africa, says Hanlie Kotze, Executive Manager for The Blue Train.

Blue Train look-alike website causes confusion

23 Feb 2016

Despite an extension, SAA was still not ready to submit its financials in time.

SAA fails to submit financial statements… again

19 Feb 2016

The Mac Mac Falls in the Sabie region.

Calm restored following protests in Sabie region

18 Feb 2016

Comair’s revenue decreased by 5% during the interim period leading up to December 2015.

Comair to ‘play it safe’ in 2016

18 Feb 2016

Some water activities in the Okavango Delta have been affected by low water levels, including boating and mokoro activities, but these are expected to resume in a couple months as water levels continue to rise.

Water activities in Okavango Delta affected by drought

17 Feb 2016

A round-up of green experiences

12 Feb 2016

10 ways guests can participate in conservation

12 Feb 2016

Fuel surcharges have increased despite oil prices being at an all-time low.

Oil falls but fuel surcharges rise

12 Feb 2016

Following a decline in shark sightings in Gaansbaai, cage diving operators say shark numbers are normalising again.

Gaansbaai sharks return

04 Feb 2016

Uber has patented a travel booking service.

Watch out OTAs: Uber taps into travel

03 Feb 2016

Tourist arrivals to Victoria Falls have dropped 20%, but operators are confident 2016 will see an increase.

Vic Falls to see recovery in 2016

02 Feb 2016

Six steps to being a trade-friendly supplier

29 Jan 2016

A safari lodge that has been in the pipeline for construction in the Kruger National Park since 2010 is subject to further ministerial approval after four appellants registered appeals against the development.

Kruger Park resort faces more hurdles

28 Jan 2016

Pictured here at the launch (from left) are Mike Mabuyakhulu (KZN MEC Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs), Akbar Al Baker, Edward Senzo Mchunu and Councillor James Nxumalo (Mayor of Durban).

Qatar tightens links with SA

27 Jan 2016

The Conservation & Wildlife Fund has appealed to the tourism industry to support a voluntary conservation levy.

Hwange lodges introduce conservation levy

26 Jan 2016

After a difficult 2015, airlines but try improve performance and profitability this year.

Airlines will face tough competition

25 Jan 2016

How much liability cover is enough?

22 Jan 2016

The cancellation by Citibank of the loan facility could have dire consequences for the airline and could stand in the way of SAA re-establishing its going concern, according to economists.

Treasury steps in to bail out SAA

15 Jan 2016

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