Air taxis face sky and ground hurdles

Electric air travel could transform everyday transport, but advances in technology, infrastructure, and policy are still...

New Index maps SA’s
travel future

A strategic roadmap outlines how countries can strengthen travel infrastructure and regional co-operation to drive sustainable...

SA security biz takes to
the skies

Security companies are turning to airborne technology like drones to fill coverage gaps, writes RUAN BOTHA,...

Standard Bank boosts SA tourist payments

The bank is expanding digital and travel innovations to enhance the country’s appeal for both international...

Hospitality’s new benchmark: Sustainability

In SA, the sector’s future depends on practical change in areas such as sourcing, waste management,...

How to travel safely with lithium batteries

New air travel safety guidelines mean you have to change the way you pack phones, laptops,...

Tech and ‘brilliant basics’ fuel FlySafair

The low-cost airline is using predictive AI and automation to improve efficiency and maintain reliability, writes...

Yachts inject R86m into coastal economy

Port reopenings are driving local marine tourism, writes MARYANNE EDWARDS, African Boating Conference marketing and development...

Bold strategy aims to boost African air travel

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa is pushing to unlock the continent’s aviation potential and improve...

African outsourcing grows as travel rises

Africa-based CCI expands into Europe through its acquisition of AviaContact, adding new travel support operations in...

Passengers go digital, why don’t airlines?

Air travel still lags behind the digital ease passengers expect, as everyday tasks move faster online...

African air travel
demand rises

New research by IATA shows continued growth for the continent’s airlines amid record global passenger traffic.

Wave of AI cyberattacks hits hotels

Cybercriminals are using more sophisticated phishing scams to infiltrate hotel systems and steal guest data, warns...

Luxury travel shifts from status to story

Affluent travellers are prioritising emotional connection and cultural depth over traditional displays of luxury.

SA digital visa set to
boost tourism

The Federated Hospitality Association of SA says the Electronic Travel Authorisation system will strengthen travel competitiveness...

Morocco expands rail network for 2030 World Cup tourism

Upgrades to digital infrastructure will be key to delivering reliable transport systems, writes ZINEB KAMRI, Vertiv...

Tech rollout blocks aviation’s net zero goal

New research reveals sustainable feedstock is available in abundance, but turning it into fuel at scale...

Heritage travel surges in South Africa

Hotel group Marriott has identified six destinations across South Africa where travellers can reconnect with their...

SA tourism rebounds but trails global recovery

South Africa is close to 2019 visitor numbers, yet its recovery lags behind global and regional...

South Africa’s digital gatekeeper lands

A shift in how the country manages short-term foreign arrivals and tourism has been years in...