Kylie Granat

Kylie Granat

Following flight cancellations that left Mozambique’s PM stranded, the Board of Directors of the national carrier, LAM, have been sacked.

LAM Board of Directors dismissed as PM left grounded

06 Jul 2018

Despite drawbacks, South Africa’s hotel industry is showing growth.

PwC Hotels Outlook for 2018-2022: South Africa

05 Jul 2018

After a series of refurbishments following a fire that broke out last year, Tau Game Lodge prepares to continue with soft updates. Credits: Tau Game Lodge.

Lodge in the Madikwe Reserve continues to update facilities

05 Jul 2018

Tourism to get a boost with the inscription of the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains as a World Heritage Site. Credits: bmmlworldheritage.org.

Barberton Mountains declared a World Heritage Site

02 Jul 2018

Marine conservation plays an integral part in protecting and growing South Africa’s tourism sector.

Pressures on SA oceans undermine future of coastal tourism

29 Jun 2018

Humala River Lodge in Mpumalanga to undergo expansion.

Humala River Lodge expands offering

29 Jun 2018

The roads in Mpumalanga and Limpopo are in urgent need of upgrades.

Roads remain a deterrent

29 Jun 2018

Sport tourism has a long way to go in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, but could yield benefits for tourism.

Sports tourism holds strong potential for Mpumalanga and Limpopo

29 Jun 2018

No Day Zero for 2019, according to the City of Cape Town, provided appropriate water restrictions are maintained.

Western Cape: No ‘Day Zero’ for 2019

28 Jun 2018

Kamageo pushes Zambia as a preferred tourist destination with broadcasts on ITV in the UK.

Zambia targets more UK visitors with Good Morning Britain

26 Jun 2018

Tristar Air launches domestic flights in Kenya.

New domestic airline launches in Kenya

25 Jun 2018

A new corridor will be built to link Eburru Forest with Lake Naivasha.

New wildlife corridor to link Eburru Forest to Lake Naivasha

22 Jun 2018

Managing the perceptions around safety and security is key to unlocking Africa’s tourism potential.

Perceptions stifle Africa’s tourism potential

21 Jun 2018

Knysna Tourism has begun with its retrenchment process due to no secured Service Level Agreement with the local, municipality.

Knysna Tourism commences with retrenchment process

21 Jun 2018

Cape Town is home to a variety of well-known wines and is quickly becoming a craft beer and gin destination.

Crafty Cape

21 Jun 2018

Air Italy to start operating flights between Milan and Mombasa in July.

Air Italy launches flights between Milan and Mombasa

19 Jun 2018

SA Tourism on the industry’s performance, transformation and opportunities.

Report Back: SA Tourism rounds up industry performance & transformation

14 Jun 2018

Cape Town is fast becoming Africa’s film and media hub.

Film tourism gains traction in Cape Town

12 Jun 2018

Travel advisories issued for northern Mozambique.

Updated: Unrest in northern Mozambique – travel with caution

11 Jun 2018

The Last Male Standing Rhino Cup will see teams from Australia, South Africa, Mauritius and England partake to bat for the northern white rhino in Kenya.

World cricketers converge in Kenya to bat for the northern white rhino

11 Jun 2018

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