Qantas has announced plans to increase the number of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg. Qantas has announced plans to increase the number of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.Alan Joyce, Qantas chief executive office, confirmed the carrier will now offer an additional flight to meet the growing demand from travellers. “South Africa is a key market for Qantas, particularly with our « Continue Reading »
Jet Airways has been recognised in the latest Air Passenger Association of India (APAI) awards. Jet Airways has been recognised in the latest Air Passenger Association of India (APAI) awards.The carrier picked up a number of awards at a special industry seminar held last week. Jet Airways came out top in the categories of Best Full Service Airline, International and « Continue Reading »
New research shows many tourists’ impressions of South Africa were boosted by the recent World Cup. New research shows many tourists’ impressions of South Africa were boosted by the recent World Cup.According to the Democratic Alliance, the estimated 383,000 people who travelled to the country for the football event left with positive perceptions. The survey conducted by the alliance involved « Continue Reading »
South Africa’s decision to host the World Cup appears to have resulted in a surge in tourism. South Africa’s decision to host the World Cup appears to have resulted in a surge in tourism.Figures show that there was a 22.3 per cent increase in visitor numbers in March 2010 compared to the March 2009; overall the number of tourists rose « Continue Reading »
A key tour operator is launching a new range of tours that may appeal to those planning cheap flights to South Africa A key tour operator is launching a new range of tours that may appeal to those planning cheap flights to South Africa. Tucan Travel is offering 40 new tours in East and Southern Africa starting from March 2011. « Continue Reading »
The renowned Ellerman House hotel in Cape Town could appeal to those buying flights to South Africa as it plans to introduce Apple iPads into all of its room over the coming months. The renowned Ellerman House hotel in Cape Town could appeal to those buying flights to South Africa as it plans to introduce Apple iPads into all of its « Continue Reading »
Holidaymakers looking to get off the beaten path would do well to explore South Australia’s numerous vineyards Wine enthusiasts booking flights to Australia may wish to explore the world-class vineyards on offer in one state.Joe Czerwinski of Wine Enthusiast magazine wrote that there is far more to South Australia’s wines than the big-name vineyards such as McLaren and Barossa. He « Continue Reading »