Global tourism set to hit 30bn trips by 2034

Travel and tourism will contribute $16-trillion to GDP within a decade, according to a new report...

South Africa promises passenger upgrade

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy plans to boost aviation’s contribution to tourism, economic development, and job...

Electric air taxi era begins in Dubai

A successful Joby test flight marks the start of commercial rollout in the UAE, with passenger...

Helium blimps to
beam internet

SoftBank will deploy high-altitude, helium-filled platforms over Japan next year to deliver coverage to remote and...

FlySafair crowned Africa’s best low-cost airline

The Skytrax 2025 World Airline Awards honoured top carriers across the globe, with Ethiopian Airlines winning...

SA embraces
‘Meaningful Travel’

South Africa’s inclusion on Tourism Cares’ platform marks a shift towards globally aligned, sustainable and community-focused...

Paris Air Show 2025: Electric flight is buzzing

Flying machines that look like sci-fi props are making serious promises, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.

Paris Air Show: Airbus steals the spotlight

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Europe’s planemaker set the pace while Boeing kept a low...

Will global eVTOL adoption lift off?

A strategic partnership between Vertical and Bristow Partner aims to deliver full service, "ready-to-fly" electric vertical...

Middle East and Africa winning war of mishandled bags

As global air travel hit records, the MEA region reported one of the lowest levels of...

Hang on: CT aims to drive tourist spend

Tourism is about more than only travel, and must turn interest into impact, says Cape Town...

Community-based tourism gets momentum

The tourism and hospitality industry is making a transition from something done to communities to something...

Spotify takes to the sky with United

For the first time, the music streamer is making its audiobooks and video podcasts available on...

Movies drive destination tourism

Film productions are boosting local economies, supporting creative talent, and enhancing international visibility.

Cabin review: A380 bumps up Emirates economy

Pleasant surprises await those expecting minimal tech – and legroom – in economy class, writes ARTHUR...

Africa travels on
razor-thin margins

Africa’s carriers face high operational costs and a low propensity for air travel expenditure, generating minimal...

SITA satellites keep airports connected

Initially supported by Starlink, the new service maintains airport operations during network disruptions - but South...

NASA, Wisk, push autonomous air taxis

A new five-year research deal will explore how self-flying electric air taxis can safely operate in...

Sports rules global travel motivations

New research from the Mastercard Economics Institute has revealed the key drivers of global travel in...

SA adventure tourism gets safety boost

A comprehensive set of guidelines and tools has been launched to align the sector with international...