Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 25, 2021
On Thursday, 23 September 2021, South African Airways took to the skies – more than one year after it was grounded. South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has resumed flights after what has been a very...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 23, 2021
Following numerous discussions and pleas by South Africa’s government to its European counterparts, the UK travel ban remains firmly in place. South Africans travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to be subjected to costly and lengthy...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 16, 2021
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit is just around the corner and it promises to be the continent’s most exciting gathering of tourism stakeholders yet. There is no better way to kick-start the event than by dedicating a day to empower Future...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2021
Ridge Nest Hotel, a luxury hotel based in Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, has launched an initiative to promote ecotourism in the West African nation. In a bid to preserve and generate tourism around Ghana’s natural assets, Ridge Nest Hotel, a luxury hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 2, 2021
Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Airlines to develop the largest aviation hub in Africa. Earlier this week, Ethiopian Airlines announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Boeing to develop...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 28, 2021
Zanzibar is set to build Africa’s second-tallest skyscraper and what will be the East African region’s largest hotel. According to a number of news reports, Zanzibar has inked a deal for a major development that will see the construction of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 21, 2021
The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will, for the first time, host Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit from 19-21 September 2021. The Department of Tourism together with South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has announced that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 20, 2021
Iconic global transport company, Greyhound, is auctioning off its South African assets next month. After announcing in early February this year that it would be shutting down its services in South Africa, Greyhound, one of the world’s most popular...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 13, 2021
Following a delay in receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Green Africa Airways had to stall its services. It made its first inaugural flight on 12 August 2021. Nigeria’s newest airline, Green...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 7, 2021
Following a cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Lindiwe Sisulu as the new Minister of Tourism, South Africa’s local hospitality sector can look forward to renewed prospects and growth opportunities. In communication shared with The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 6, 2021
As part of the SA Events Council’s policy to rotate its leadership every six months, the Council will, this August, welcome its new chair and vice-chair. This August, Ellen Oosthuizen, PCO Alliance chairperson, will hand over the SA Events Council...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 4, 2021
Findings that 2020 was the worst year on record for air travel have been confirmed by IATA. Covid-19 has devasted the global economy and left industries such as travel and tourism in tatters. In its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS)...
