The World Cup is set to boost the number of Britons taking holidays in South Africa, according to ABTA – The Travel Association. South Africa should brace itself for a massive influx of British tourists next summer, with ABTA expecting visitor numbers to “go through the roof”. People booking holidays to South Africa at this time of year are attracted « Continue Reading »
The World Cup in South Africa could bring long-term benefits for tourism. Anyone planning holidays in South Africa could benefit from the new facilities being developed long after the final whistle has blown in the 2010 World Cup. Cape Town Tourism has said that next summer’s event will be its main focus in the short term. Football fans from countries « Continue Reading »
The 2010 World Cup has been linked to an increase in demand of flights to South Africa. The World Cup is attracting more tourists and increasing demand for flights to South Africa. Research conducted by Visa has shown the 2010 FIFA tournament has prompted a rise in interest in travellers heading to the country. Charles Niehaus, managing director of Visa « Continue Reading »
South Africa is a rapidly changing region, according to the BBC. Those catching flights to South Africa may find that the country’s landscape is rapidly changing for the best as increasing numbers of building projects continue to work towards the greater development of the region. This is according to the BBC, which reported today that those visiting South Africa « Continue Reading »
The third annual Shared Histories Festival has been announced in South Africa. An Indian-themed arts festival which aims to celebrate the culture and creativity of the Asian country will be held in South Africa next month, it has been announced. The Shared Histories Festival, according to Xinhua Net, will feature an appearance from Indian novelist Shobha De, as well as « Continue Reading »
Many developments have been taking place in South Africa ahead of the 2010 World Cup in Durban. Those booking a flight to South Africa for the 2010 football World Cup may find that many developments have been taking place. A new stadium is being built in Durban, inspired by the South African flag. “This impressive new structure on the « Continue Reading »
Airline experiences record-numbers of passengers ahead of Cape Town flight launch. Airline Etihad has had the busiest month in its five year history to date during July, ahead of expansion plans including non-stop flights to Cape Town, it has been announced. Last month, some 616,000 passengers chose the carrier to take them to their holiday destination, with 21,640 flying « Continue Reading »