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'Discussions ongoing' over South African Airways future
Airline reportedly preparing to lay off workforce after government declines to offer further financial support
Video: South African Tourism's powerful coronavirus plea
’Don’t travel now, so you can travel later’
FCO advises against 'all but essential' travel to South Africa
South Africa has closed its borders to anyone from a number of countries with cases of Covid-19
Why South Africa's unspoilt Wild Coast should be on your radar
The Wild Coast is so-named for its rugged beaches and shipwrecks
British Airways ups flights to popular US and South Africa destinations
There will be more flights from Heathrow airport to Miami, Seattle and Cape Town from April
British Airways to boost Saint Lucia service with Virgin set to withdraw
Two additional weekly services to be added, as well as extra Cape Town and Cancun services
Virgin Atlantic announces Heathrow-Cape Town service
Virgin will return to Cape Town for the first time since 2014 when its new seasonal service gets under way on 25 October
South African Airways secures state rescue deal
Banks to provide initial two billion rand (£105 million) to tide the carrier over until SAA’s full rescue plan is agreed, published and adopted
South African Airways enters business rescue proceedings
Formal measures to secure embattled flag carrier’s future under way
9 of the hottest new fly-drive holiday products
From America to South Africa and Japan, here are nine of the hottest new fly-drive holiday products now on the market
andBeyond lodge reopens following total rebuild
The Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in 180,000 hectares of the Namib Desert in Namibia
South African Tourism switches to sustainable marketing collateral
In with bamboo straws, coffee cups and pens; reusable chalkboard name badges; and recycled paper at tourist office
South Africa softens family travel requirements
Waiver signed allowing foreign children to enter country without additional supporting documents
WTM London 2019: South African Tourism celebrates world-beating weekend
South African Tourism will be trading on the feel-good factor at WTM London 2019 following its rugby team’s victory in the World Cup on Saturday
South African Tourism appoints new UK and Ireland trade lead
Kgomotso Ramothea appointed acting hub head for tourist board
South African Tourism appoints new UK trade relations officer
Sherwin Arends, who hails from Cape Town. joins the tourist board from Audley Travel
How tourism is supporting endangered rhinos in South Africa
TTG learns how tourism plays a vital role in funding and supporting the plight of these endangered animals
South African Tourism makes guides focus of latest campaign
Tourist board’s ’Meet Your South Africa’ initiative to showcase the country’s nature and culture with help from 12 hand-picked local guides
South Africa softens entry rules for families with young children
Families travelling to South Africa from visa-free countries will no longer have to carry birth certificates for children
WTM 2018: South Africa to issue new guidance on travelling with minors
South Africa’s tourism minister has confirmed new guidance notes softening requirements on travelling with minors are to be issued in the “next couple of weeks”
New cruise terminal for Durban
A new cruise terminal will open in Durban in 2020 following an agreement between MSC Cruises and port authorities
Top 10 selling points for South Africa with Qatar Airways
With Qatar Airways offering multiple flights per day to South Africa from the UK, there’s never been a better time to visit the culture-rich cities of Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Here are 10 top selling tips
30 Under 30: Meet David Reading
The Africa and South America product manager at Best at Travel spent his formative years growing up in South Africa, firstly in Johannesburg before heading to Durban
Cape Town still open for business, despite drought
Tourism bodies in South Africa have moved to reassure agents that their clients can still visit Cape Town, despite the city running low on water