The Hilton Durban closed on February 5 following the end of a management agreement between Hilton and the property owner, African American Properties Hotel Pty, a subsidiary of the Bin Otaiba Hotel Group. “Despite our continued efforts to maintain a constructive partnership, the management agreement came to an end on February 5, 2026. As a result,…
Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, has fully reopened following a six-month partial closure for upgrades. The refurbishments include upgraded facilities, additional rooms and a refresh of its dining venues. The estate’s four-star guesthouse has added 20 rooms to its offering, bringing the total number of rooms to 40. Read…
Auric Air has added a new aircraft, the Cessna Grand Caravan 5H-ABA, to its fleet. The aircraft is configured with executive-style seating and is now operating across the airline’s network in Tanzania and elsewhere in East Africa. It is also available for private charter. According to the airline, the aircraft maintains the Grand Caravan’s operational…
A new zipline adventure experience has launched at Houw Hoek Hotel on the N2 in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. Developed by Cape Canopy Tour in partnership with Houw Hoek Hotel, the product is a single, continuous dual-line ride completed in approximately 30 minutes. It operates on a fully free-sale basis with no…
AMAYA lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa, has a new contact number, which is now WhatsApp only due to limited cellular signal at the lodge. 📱 New WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 77 297 4524 ⚠️ The lodge does not receive reliable signal, so normal calls will unfortunately not go through. 📩 For…
Thursday, March 26th @ 1pm eastern Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2037056850221552733 Join us for a short, inspiring webinar created especially for APTA as Victoria Falls Safari Collection unveils its newest luxury lodge addition. Discover how this remarkable property enhances the timeless appeal of Victoria Falls, elevating a visit into a fully immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ll explore how…
Experience it to sell it Ascot Tours is pleased to invite our travel partners to an exclusive 12-day educational tour offering direct exposure to premier golf and travel experiences across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Participants will play golf at Fancourt, Stellenbosch Golf Club, Erinvale, and Elephant Hills, alongside site inspections at De Zalze and Leopard Creek…