Savannah Freemantle

Savannah Freemantle

2018 forecast: Chinese arrivals in SA

02 Feb 2018

Germany led the way with 45 558 arrivals in November.

November 2017: German arrivals ahead of the pack

31 Jan 2018

'We are ready to welcome a record tourist season.'

‘We mean it – Cape Town is open for business!’ – Wesgro

30 Jan 2018

Cape Town sets the bar for hosting world-class events

30 Jan 2018

POPI: Changing the way SA tour operators do business

26 Jan 2018

Economy: Will the strengthening rand impact rates?

26 Jan 2018

Navigating real-time availability in the safari industry

24 Jan 2018

Now, as the initiative enters its fourth period of renewal, Tourism Update looks at whether it has fulfilled its promises.

Unique partnership changes KNP tourism for the better

12 Dec 2017

Credit: SA Coach Tours

SA Coach Charters upgrades Namibia offering

08 Dec 2017

Ashtons launches Kruger Shuttle Hazyview

08 Dec 2017

An update on rail offerings

08 Dec 2017

Tips for foreign-language speakers undertaking self-drive holidays

08 Dec 2017

A round-up of cross-border self-drive routes

08 Dec 2017

SANParks decided to discontinue electricity supply to the main restaurants in all three camps, as the national park did not receive payment for these services.

What’s happening with Kruger dining facilities?

28 Nov 2017

Does digital resistance have a role in Namibia’s lack of availability?

23 Nov 2017

Tourism Update, will shine a weekly spotlight on potential products to include when creating a child-friendly Southern or East African itinerary.

Spotlight: Creating Child-friendly African Itineraries

20 Nov 2017

2016 was a bumper year for Chinese arrivals for various reasons, not the least of which was the very low selling price of some of the bottom-end packages offered.

SA Chinese arrivals outlook

20 Nov 2017

"Obviously, we are in shock. This is devastating," said Coastal Aviation Managing Director, Julian Edmunds.

Coastal Aviation’s most recent accident leaves industry concerned

16 Nov 2017

Business Day reports that Mayor Patricia de Lille said, despite this progress, reducing demand was still the greatest factor in avoiding ‘Day Zero'

CPT announces new ‘Day Zero’ for the drought

15 Nov 2017

Tourism demand has increased in Namibia to the point that stakeholders now have increasing difficulty securing bookings.

Boom in Namibia tourism impacts availability

15 Nov 2017

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