The ultimate 2026 space bucket list

TripAdvisor data reveals the top 10 space-themed attractions and destinations for the coming year.

African governments must prioritise aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the sector is a strategic enabler of economic and...

Hotels chase AI windfall

Amadeus says personalised, AI-driven services could add up to $1m in annual revenue per hotel, writes...

Local airlines call for clarity on jet fuel crisis

Uncertainty over regional fuel supplies is forcing Southern African carriers to cut flights and raise fares.

Africa tourism growth masks uneven reality

A new report shows rising visitor numbers alongside gaps in aviation, sustainability, and infrastructure.

Emirates prepares for youth with autism globally

Emirates teams have worked closely with airport authorities and partners in rehearsals to ease travel anxiety...

SA travel: Beyond
bucket lists

International travellers are flocking to SA for meaningful travel experiences, writes NICK DIXON, CEO of Dream...

Africa’s tourism reset
gets real

WTM Africa’s gold winners show how Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya and South Africa are fixing tourism at...

Big change coming
to hotel events

The most meaningful changes happening in hotels right now are largely invisible to guests, according to...

Tourism pitched as climate crisis solution

The goal is to help travellers connect to the community and culture of the destination to...

Payment options boost travel sales

New research shows that multiple options and flexible payments can double Buy Now Pay Later market...

SA tourism to reach 10.3% of GDP

International arrivals and visitor spending are driving a strong tourism rebound across South Africa.

New border tech could speed up travel

An updated ICAO passport verification platform has gone live, with broader document support and real-time insights...

Event planning pushes past travel hurdles

African planners are navigating visa, security, and routing challenges as demand and budgets remain strong.

United debuts Relax Row
in Economy

A dedicated row of three seats in United Economy can transform into a lie-flat mattress-like space,...

Travel smarter with tech

As a looong weekend and school holidays arrive, FlySafair provides five tips for travelling with gadgets...

Cape Town named Africa’s best airport

The South African airport extends a record winning streak, followed by OR Tambo and King Shaka,...

Google your lost luggage

Find Hub lets travellers share their bag’s live location directly with select airlines to support faster...

Bloemfontein gets
airport upgrade

Partners in a new project have outlined plans to significantly expand Bram Fischer International Airport.

Apple Pay, Google Pay, take off on FlySafair 

The new payment methods, powered by Stitch, are intended to remove unnecessary friction for customers.