Will a safety app help draw more visitors to South African shores? Find out more about the Tourism Department’s app for tourists. The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. This comes after some tourists have been subjected to various forms of crime, and some even murdered. […]

A hotel in Denmark has introduced new technology at their front desk – in the form of a hologram. According to skift.com, the hologram system, made by start-up company, Holoconnects, was installed at the Aiden hotel in Herning, Denmark earlier this year. ALSO READ: Two SA hotels take spots on TripAdvisor’s ‘Top 25 Hotels in Africa’ list […]

BALI TO CAP TOURISTS The governor of one of the most popular island destinations in the world, Bali, has plans to implement a quota system where foreign tourists planning to visit the region would have to register for their trip a year in advance. ALSO READ: Travelling to Bali? VFS Global now fast tracks Visas on […]

Yes, that’s right. Though it may be hard to think of a cemetery as beautiful, there are a number of cemeteries that attract millions of visitors every year. In some instances, cemeteries are included on the list of places to visit by many tourists that travel to certain destinations. ALSO READ: Solo travelling: Reasons why […]

LATAM’S SÃO PAULO TO JOHANNESBURG READY TO GO After a recent unfortunate postponement, LATAM Airlines has said that it is now ready to relaunch flights on the São Paulo, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa route. The airline confirmed that it would be resuming this commercial route on 4 September 2023, after it had been on hold […]

EASTERN CAPE VR TOURS In a bid to offer potential visitors a glimpse or ‘feel’ for the province before they even visit, the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency have created interactive virtual tourism platforms of unique Eastern Cape experiences, reports Tourism Update. The tours can be accessed by anyone, from anywhere in the world with an […]

The small mining town of Cullinan, located just 30 km east of Pretoria, in Gauteng province, is well-known for its underground mine tours. The diamond mine dominates the town’s skyline and is a major drawcard for international and local visitors to the town of Cullinan. Ridge Times states that Cullinan Diamond Mine’s underground tours have now been […]

Fourteen hikers had to be rescued from Tsitsikamma hiking trail on the Garden Route in South Africa after becoming cut off by swollen, flooded rivers on Friday. The hiking group – which included 12 university students – were reportedly cut off on the trail by the heavy flowing Lottering River, on the north eastern side […]

Attendees at Africa’s Travel Indaba, currently underway at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC complex, have expressed optimism that the annual travel show will boost their businesses. The travel extravaganza, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday, has attracted thousands of international and local exhibitors. One such exhibitor, who spoke highly of the Indaba, was […]

Protea Hotels have launched an Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel room, making it the first of its kind in Africa! Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club. Designed by renowned local interior designer, […]

The remote Polish town of Suloszowa is a small town in southern Poland that is unlike anything you have seen before. DESPITE ITS PECULIAR LAYOUT, THE POLISH TOWN OF SULOSZOWA IS CHARMING The street in the Polish town is known as “the longest village street in Poland.” It is lined with houses, shops, and other buildings, all built in […]

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has challenged role players in the sector to go all out to push visitor numbers to the country to pre-COVID figures. “As the sector, you know best what the issues are, and how we can grow tourism and jobs in this sector. “My priority is clear: let’s get to over […]

Eswatini Air’s inaugural flight from Manzini to KwaZulu-Natal touched down at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport on 5 May. The flight arrived to a warm welcome by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs Siboniso Duma as well as the customary water cannon salute afforded to new airlines. The 50-seater aircraft with dignitaries on […]

A male rhino desperate to mate with the mother tends to drive the calf away, even killing it in some cases. WATCH Rhino Bull won’t take no for an answer. Photo: Maasai Sightings READ MORE: Kruger Park should urgently fill over 80 vacant ranger posts to combat rhino poaching In this latest animal sighting, a […]

Two South African men and another sailor rescued two women from a sinking vehicle at the Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. South African men Martin Wessemann and Sean Hutchinson, along with sailor Tony, rescued two women from a sinking vehicle in Hawaii’s Honokohau Marina. Image: DALL·E 2 (AI generated). Two South African men and another […]

With a breathtaking view of Table Mountain, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp will soon open its doors in Cape Town. A general view of solar panels on top of the Hemp Hotel in Cape Town on April 25, 2023. – Twelve floors, a breathtaking view over Table Mountain, and a minimal ecological […]

A 69-year-old man from the United States of America (USA) reportedly died after climbing Mount Everest on Monday, 1 May. According to People, Jonathan Sugarman was climbing the mountain as part of an expedition arranged by Washington state-based International Mountain Guides (IMG). MAN FELL SICK WHILE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN However, while he was climbing, he […]

Tourists to South Africa were taken by surprise when a couple of baboons jumped into their car! Watch the video, sent in by Agi Orfanos, below. The incident took place in the Cape Point Nature Reserve at the Cape of Good Hope, a popular tourist spot as it is the most south western point of […]

Many people cannot not even fathom the idea of taking a trip to some far away (or nearby) destination. The thought of solo travelling is just too terrifying for some. As nice as it is to have company while exploring the world or even just a small corner of one’s own country for that matter, […]

The Pyramids of Giza are some of the most recognizable structures in the world. Located in Egypt, they were built more than 4,500 years ago and continue to intrigue people to this day. Despite being studied and researched extensively, there are still mysteries surrounding these ancient wonders. In this article, we will explore 10 interesting facts […]

Many South Africans are pondering moving abroad due to the ongoing crises in the country. There is growing pessimism and hopelessness among many people in SA, leading to deteriorating states of mental health. The seemingly endless state-regulated power cuts, increasing crime levels, rising unemployment, and failing infrastructure make the future look rather unattractive, forcing many […]

Robben Island Museum (RIM) has been nominated in the category “Leading Tourist Attraction” in the 30th Annual World Travel Awards… and needs South Africans’ votes to ensure it wins! The awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. RIM CEO Abigail Tulare says the Robben Island Museum « is so much […]

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources. This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity. Tourism Minister Patricia de […]

With the world having moved past the pandemic, countries have reopened their borders and many of the world’s international airlines have begun ramping up their flight operations almost to levels seen before the world closed down almost three years ago, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what countries are safest to visit? Safety is […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]