From Russia with dent [Jugoslav Stojanov and SAVRALA] Russian car lease market has ingredients for large expansion, but problems persist. And the South African experience? 7 Oct 2008 06:03 SAB invests R1.9m in tourism entrepreneurs [Michael Appel] The annual Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (ETEYA) will be substantially boosted this year with the joining of South African Breweries (SAB). 19 Sep 2008 10:32 SA to have 10 million tourists by 2010 [Michael Appel] South Africa's goal of having 10 million international tourists visiting the country by 2010 is well within reach, says Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. 4 Sep 2008 14:34 New hotel for Oubaai
Affiliates of MAK Hotel Holdings, a member of the M.A. Kharafi Group, and Global Hyatt Corporation are to build the 100-room Hyatt Regency Oubaai. The complex, due to open in George in early 2010, will be Hyatt's second hotel in South Africa, following Hyatt Regency Johannesburg, which opened in October 1995. 14 May 2008 08:14
Here they are – the 2008 ASATA awards finalists This year the awards focus has moved away from the 16-year tradition of awarding brands and now recognises the dedication and contribution individuals have made to the South African travel industry. 9 Apr 2008 06:48 Feel at home at OR Tambo
The new 1,000m2 Ekaya restaurant at OR Tambo International Airport has received the thumbs up from international travellers. 9 Apr 2008 05:25
The horror at 37,000 feet: EU allows in-flight cellphone use [Chris Maxcer] The European Commission introduced new rules on Monday, 7 April 2008, for mobile communications on aircrafts during flights. The new regulations give the airlines a green light to let their passengers talk on their mobile phones midair - with a few caveats, of course. 8 Apr 2008 17:06 ACSA announces decrease in airport taxes Passengers flying from South African airports are now paying less for airport taxes, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced last week. 7 Apr 2008 16:09 SA Tourism, Kulula showcase local travel [Luyanda Makapela] South African Tourism and Kulula.com are expected to promote domestic travel by highlighting the ease and affordability of local flights to different provinces in the country. 12 Mar 2008 14:50 2008 ASATA Awards to recognise individual excellence In travel, it is important to recruit good talent, develop it, retain it and recognise it. 6 Mar 2008 08:39 Kei rail to create over 29,000 jobs [Bathandwa Mbola] The newly unveiled Kei Railway Project will create more than 29,000 jobs in the Eastern Cape, according to Transport Minister Jeff Radebe. 3 Mar 2008 15:31 Safari operators alleviating AIDS crisis
Small charter planes fly tourists from all over the world to safari camps in Botswana's Okavango Delta, where they view wildlife by day and pay up to US$1,000 a night to stay in luxury lodges or rough it in five-star tents. 25 Feb 2008 08:44
CSIR, Airbus research 'eco' planes South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with commercial aircraft maker Airbus are researching new technologies and processes to create a new generation of ecologically friendlier aircraft. 19 Feb 2008 15:12 Next page>>
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