Middle East

GCC — could this be SA’s next big source market?

Dubai. Source: Britannica

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Africa travel products interact with the international trade.

Africa Travel & Safari Online Show, February 2019

04 Dec 2018

In keeping with the trend for most of 2018, and following on from August statistics, September arrivals continue to show 2018’s lack of performance in terms of tourist arrivals.

South Africa’s tourist arrivals struggle to make comeback

20 Nov 2018

South African Tourism is to host the first ‘Learn SA’ Roadshow in the Middle East, visiting five countries across the region.

SA Tourism heads to the Middle East for inaugural trade roadshow

16 Nov 2018

Seychelles looks to Chinese market with online cruising portal partnership.

Seychelles targets Chinese market with cruise partnership

14 Nov 2018

South Africa’s overseas visitors declined slightly in June, but remain consistent with seasonal trends.

SA arrivals: Key markets decline

20 Aug 2018

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu over the weekend to sign economic agreements.

Zambia and Turkey sign agreement to encourage tourism

30 Jul 2018

Katara Hospitality has joined forces with Accorhotels to focus on Africa for hospitality development.

Accorhotels and Katara Hospitality join forces in Africa

23 Jul 2018

Kenya Airways has ended its Jeddah route.

Kenya Airways halts flights to Jeddah

17 Jul 2018

A handshake of commitment. Credit: La Gazzetta del Sudafrica.

UAE pledges US$10bn investment in SA

16 Jul 2018

SA Tourism will take its ‘Learn SA Roadshow’ to the Middle East and Turkey later this year and early next year.

South African Tourism heads to Middle East and Turkey

28 Jun 2018

April arrival stats reflect a decline in tourists in South Africa.

SA’s April arrival stats reflect decline

20 Jun 2018

Etihad Airways cancels its Dar es Salaam route, effective October 1.

Etihad suspends Dar es Salaam service

20 Jun 2018

Emirates in increasing its flights to Luanda.

Emirates increases flights to Angola

12 Jun 2018

Arrivals into SA from key markets are on the up.

SA arrival stats reflect growth

16 May 2018

Tanzania and Israel are working toward stronger diplomatic relations.

New embassy to bridge Tanzania-Israel tourist relations

11 May 2018

South Africa is still a top-pick for Muslim travellers.

South Africa in top 10 of Muslim-friendly destinations

10 May 2018

Etihad Airways A330 set to fly between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi between July and August.

Etihad upgrades Nairobi-Abu Dhabi service

07 May 2018

MOU between Emirates and key Indian Ocean islands continues.

Emirates renews agreement with Seychelles and Mauritius

30 Apr 2018

Zimbabwe is ‘open for business’ for the Middle Eastern market. Video courtesy of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.

Zimbabwe is ‘open for business’ in the Middle East

26 Apr 2018

Tapping into a niche market, Wesgro will launch the Halal Tourism Guide at the Arabian Travel Market.

Niche tourism gains momentum with a new Halal Tourism Guide

23 Apr 2018

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