Tilly promises
AI-powered travel

New voice-first platform helps people plan and experience travel together, based on taste, context and real-world...

Governments promise ‘seamless travel’

Tired of standing in emigration lines to have passports stamped with 100-year-old tech? Such pain may...

Surf tourism rides new wave in SA

The 2025 Surf Expo Africa aims to draw attention to coastline, creativity, and adventure-driven travel experiences.

New laser tech to transform travel docs

The ICAO TRIP Symposium in Montreal saw Toppan Security unveiling a world first in polycarbonate identity...

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...