Responding to the increase in the number of Covid-19 cases and the second wave in certain regions around the world, destination Seychelles is re-enforcing measures to curb probabilities of local infection on its shores. The review has been done by the tourism task force, a committee regrouping tourism stakeholders, health decision-makers and various other local…
Rwanda is set to open, to visitors, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which was recently upgraded to a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The move has added impetus to Rwanda’s ambitions of doubling its annual tourism receipts to $800 million by 2024. The country is keen on accelerating the recovery of the tourism industry, which was severely hit by…
Conservation-focused luxury travel company AndBeyond has launched an exclusive private jet journey from Florida to South Africa. The itinerary departs from Sarasota, where travelers will be tested for Covid-19 prior to departure. Groups will then enjoy private travel throughout as well as VIP access to activities and accommodations. The trip is ideal for those wanting…
Although Kenya reopened its borders to international tourists in August, Sadie Whitelocks finds that lower hotel rates as a consequence of the pandemic have allowed more local people the chance to be tourists in their own country. I recently ventured to Kenya, after the nail-biting hurdle of getting a negative PCR test, and while there…
In an effort to fast-track global airline travel, Iata is developing a digital Travel Pass – essentially an international health passport – that will manage and verify the secure flow of necessary testing or vaccine information among governments, airlines, laboratories and travellers. “Our main priority is to get people travelling again safely. In the immediate…
Lufthansa and SWISS have announced additional services to Johannesburg from December.. “The Lufthansa Group has welcomed the recent announcement by the [SA] government to remove the list of high-risk countries and once again open our borders to all leisure and business travellers. “We are fully committed to the South African market and continue our efforts…
South African airline Comair said on Monday it had opened bookings for domestic British Airways flights ahead of a planned resumption of services from December 9. In September Comair, which operates British Airways and low-cost carrier kulula.com in South Africa but has been under business rescue, said it would hopefully begin flying again in December…
The Cape Milner in Tamboerskloof is reopening her doors from the 15th December 2020. Whilst the Cape Milner is usually a haven for international travellers from many countries around the globe – her history reminds us that she is a firm favourite with South African and African visitors as well. “The production industry love our…