Airlink adds three additional routes to its Mozambique network Airlink adds three additional routes to its Mozambique network… Read more
Take Your Inner Child – and Your Kids! – On an Adventure Inside Spier’s New Elemental Play Garden This summer, a new garden with fun outdoor workshops for kids launches at the historic Stellenbosch wine farm… Read more
The best safaris in South Africa When travelling to South Africa, there are so many options to fill your days. One of the most popular activities would be a safari. Nothing… Read more
Airlink reconnects Johannesburg to Windhoek with daily flights Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will launch daily direct air services reconnecting Johannesburg with Windhoek starting on 26 October. This follows the relaxation of South… Read more
A road trip up the Garden Route A road trip from Cape Town up the Garden Route, which is regarded as the most beautiful region in the county, is a magnificent combination… Read more
Qatar Airways Further Expands its Presence in Southern Africa with Airlink Interline Agreement Qatar Airways… Read more
South Africa is Travel Ready unpacks the German Market The German Market is one of South Africa’s Top 5 Source Markets and, as of mid-October, one of the only source markets from which the… Read more
When whispers won’t do, get behind a Twitterstorm Do you know how to Tweet? If not, you better learn quickly! You have 48 hours to set up your Twitter handle or find your lost password and start… Read more
An Extraordinary Year For The Southern African Aviation Industry As many of you know, even in times of the worst crisis, the AASA Annual General Assembly has always been an occasion to look forward… Read more
Are hotels ready for travel in Cape Town? The Mother City. Who wouldn’t want to visit? With our summer season quickly approaching, a lot of us are wondering if Cape Town is ready… Read more
The Perfect Kruger Safari Experience a truly authentic South Africa safari! As we were all locked in our houses for most of 2020 and whilst borders closed for all… Read more
Safety First for the Events Industry As we enter Alert Level 1 in South Africa, the relaxation of regulations around capacity at events has allowed for a 50% venue capacity capped… Read more
South Africa is Travel Ready 2.0 – buckle up, there’s still a road to walk With borders reopening on 1 October, we’re a step closer, but not quite there yet. Now is the time to leverage all that great work… Read more
“TICKLE ME PINK FOR TOURISM” CAMPAIGN IS LAUNCHED We know that Knysna is comprised of mainly tourism-dependent businesses that have been badly impacted in the past few months due to the covid-19 lockdown.… Read more
South Africa’s ‘green gold’ under threat Written by Amy Knight-Dawson, (Director, Scribe Consulting and member of South Africa Is Travel Ready media collective). Photo credit to Lisa Carey (Singita). The value… Read more
Sun City helps keep cities clean Sun International’s Sun City resort, has partnered with the Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Tribal Authority, and the Moses Kotane Local Municipality to help ensure that communities… Read more
FROM PORTER TO PALACE: Josiah Montsho’s stellar rise to success Josiah Elias Montsho has come full circle with his appointment as General Manager at Sun City’s flagship Palace of the Lost City hotel (01st December… Read more
Africa Travel Week’s Meetings & Masterclasses connects African tourism products with global buyers Africa Travel Week is set to launch their virtual Meetings & Masterclasses this September to connect African tourism products with buyers from across the world. … Read more
Mpumalanga tourism stakeholders launch peaceful protest against blanket ban on leisure tourism Left without income since before lockdown in March 2020, South Africa’s safari tourism industry has run out of oxygen. The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs… Read more
Ahead of the Curve: What can you do now to help Tourism When hope is all you have and it is dashed, it’s tempting to throw your hands up in the air and give up, or get… Read more
South African Government corrects false reports on mass burial sites Reports suggesting one province in South Africa is preparing 1.5 million gravesites for potential mass burials are false, confirms the Gauteng Government. Recent statements made… Read more
Tourism: Communities face food insecurity It has been incredible to see how many lodges, hospitality companies and organisations have reached out to surrounding communities during the Covid-19 national lockdown in… Read more
Balancing lives and livelihoods the core focus for Tourism Sector’s phased and safe reopening The phased reopening of tourism in South Africa requires a delicate balance between “saving lives and preserving livelihoods”, as highlighted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in… Read more
Newly Released Tourism Regulations Permit Intra-Provincial Domestic Leisure Travel JOHANNESBURG, 28 JUNE 2020 – There has been some confusion on the interpretation of the gazetted tourism regulations that were issued on Friday by the… Read more
Intra-provincial domestic leisure travel. Regulations say yes! In his presidential address on 17 June, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that there would be an easing of restrictions on, amongst other, accredited and licenced… Read more
Communities are feeling the brunt of the lockdown Many rural communities in Southern Africa rely on the tourism industry for their livelihoods and the COVID-19 lockdown has had a major impact on jobs… Read more
Celebrating South Africa’s wide open spaces While international travel is going to take a long time to recover, South Africa ticks all the boxes as a sought-after post-Covid-19 destination, where visitors… Read more
South Africa tourism safety – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Which parts of South Africa are ‘safe’ to visit? It is important to note that you need to be… Read more
Advice for international travellers about public transport options in South Africa Public transport in South Africa Many tourists from overseas are accustomed to using public transport back home. So it’s only natural that upon arriving in… Read more
Know your rights at a roadblock South Africa is a wonderful country for driving, offering excellent road infrastructure, breathtaking landscapes, hospitable small towns, and, along some stretches, an expansiveness that will… Read more
Self-drive South Africa tips Keen to self-drive South Africa? You should! South Africa is an excellent country for road tripping, and many tourists opt to hire a car and… Read more
ATM fraud and credit card skimming – Protect yourself! ATM fraud is always a concern when travelling, not only in South Africa but worldwide! Those of us who have had their credit card cloned… Read more
Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? Travel safely in South Africa – What do I do if a police officer tries to solicit a bribe? One of the frequently asked questions… Read more
Tourism safety in South Africa – Tips from travel experts for a safe and enjoyable stay Tourism safety in South Africa – is it safe? If you’re concerned about tourism safety in South Africa, take comfort in the fact that there… Read more
Do I need to be worried about malaria in South Africa? From 2010 to 2018, South Africa has experienced varying degrees of success in reducing the malaria burden. South Africa has made significant progress in controlling… Read more
South Africa electricity shortages – Will tourists feel any impact? South Africa Tourism Safety Tip – Does South Africa suffer from electricity shortages? You may have read in the news that in South Africa, electricity… Read more
