The economy of South Africa was boosted by the Fifa World Cup, claims a new government report. The economy of South Africa was boosted by the Fifa World Cup, claims a new government report.According to the study, the football event attracted in excess of 309,000 visitors, with 59 per cent never having visited the country before. South African tourism minister Marthinus « Continue Reading »
Two new major hotels are planned for South Africa in response to strong demand. Two new major hotels are planned for South Africa in response to strong demand.The Rezidor Hotel Group has confirmed that it will open new developments one in Cape Town and one in the country’s Kruger National Park. It is expected that the Radisson Blu Safari Resort « Continue Reading »
Orion Hotels & Resorts has finalised the purchase of the Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Orion Hotels & Resorts has finalised the purchase of the Selborne Hotel, Spa & Golf Estate in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.It is the third purchase for the company in 2010 and is the 11th South African hotel in its portfolio, reports « Continue Reading »
People taking flights to South Africa may consider taking a luxury train trip once they arrive. People taking flights to South Africa may consider taking a luxury train trip once they arrive.IB Times claims that train travel on South Africa’s Blue Train offers travellers the chance to relax and indulge while exploring the country’s landscape. Taking 27 hours to travel from « Continue Reading »
A number of airlines are planning to reduce aircraft emissions by half by 2050. A number of airlines are planning to reduce aircraft emissions by half by 2050.The 230 international airlines, members of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), hope the move will prevent some governments from adding additional taxes on long-haul services, such as flights to South Africa. Giovanni « Continue Reading »
New research shows that holidaymakers planning to take flights to South Africa and other major destinations should look after their possessions while overseas. New research shows that holidaymakers planning to take flights to South Africa and other major destinations should look after their possessions while overseas.Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance claims that Brits have had up to £1.7 billion of possessions stolen while « Continue Reading »
Travellers taking flights to South Africa could benefit from a new fitness programme to be rolled-out by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. Travellers taking flights to South Africa could benefit from a new fitness programme to be rolled out by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.A total of $120 million (£75.8 million) is going to be invested into all of the company’s top resorts « Continue Reading »