Travel giants turn to
AI agents

The rise of autonomous travel assistants is reshaping the way online booking platforms work, writes our...

Airlines speed up check-in with SITA Connect Fly

The international association's new service promises smoother passenger handling and quicker airport turnarounds.

Aero SA trade show aims to rally SA aviation

The 2026 event is intended to set new benchmarks for innovation, collaboration, and engagement in general...

SA corporate travel set for major 2026 rebound

Nearly half of EMEA businesses plan to boost travel budgets, signalling business travel’s return as a...

TurnStay injects $2m into African travel

The platform processes cards in travellers’ home countries and settles locally, cutting fees by up to...

AI becomes South Africa’s travel agent

Kaspersky survey shows 23% of travellers in South Africa already use AI to plan their trips,...

Portyl brings ancient Rome to life with AR

Histoury’s new app recreates historical landmarks through immersive, location-based mobile experiences.

Hackers have already booked your identity

Stolen passports and booking details are flooding dark web marketplaces as international trips increase.

Travel trust gap widens as AI fraud fears grow

A new study finds 44% of global consumers lack confidence in the industry’s ability to safeguard...

SA Tourism must ‘act now or fall behind’

The industry has less than two years to position itself, according to the 2025 Hospitality Industry...

Discovery and SAA raise the airport bar

The airline that is still rebuilding and the lifestyle brand that rarely makes things simple team...

Curated local travel for township travellers

Project aims to put value-driven, experience-rich holidays within the reach of more South Africans.

Prepare for airline
power bank ban

With Emirates banning in-flight use of portable chargers, travellers are advised to check airline rules before...

Global business travel to hit $1.57tn in 2025

A new forecast projects steady growth in business travel spending, despite trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and...

SA must update decade-old drone laws

Drone expert Filippo Tomasello says the country must align with global standards to stay competitive in...

Smart stays: Tech unlocks future of travel

Keycards are yesterday’s news. The modern traveller demands more , writes OLIVIER PERILLAT-PIRATOINE, MD of Club...

Cape Town named global TikTok hotspot 

The Mother City's 10 most share-worthy spots are highlighted by SANDRA KNEUBUHLER, MD of the Radisson...

Business class
booms worldwide

Premium air travel grew faster than economy in 2024, totalling 116.9-million international passengers.

Free course provides tech skills to protect parks

The Connected Conservation Foundation’s online programme trains participants to use digital tools for modern conservation challenges.

Aerial robotics transform industrial maintenance

Drones are removing the risk from jobs that often involve hazardous heights, heavy equipment and costly...