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13/06/2025

Despite some recent controversy surrounding the exclusivity of adult-only holiday accommodation and establishments, demand for the concept among South African travellers remains strong.

Despite some recent controversy surrounding the exclusivity of adult-only holiday accommodation and establishments, demand for the concept among South African travellers remains strong. According to

12/06/2025

Activist groups in southern Europe have organised a wave of coordinated anti-tourist protests on June 15 to draw attention to the housing crisis, rising rent and environmental impacts caused by overtourism.

Activist groups in southern Europe have organised a wave of coordinated anti-tourist protests on June 15 to draw attention to the housing crisis, rising rent and environmental impacts caused by

11/06/2025

Brides and grooms all want a beautiful special day, full of fairytale moments delivered as seamlessly as possible. The best destination weddings, weddingmoons and honeymoons start with a skilled agent matching the expectations of the wedding party with the very best venues. Read more in this week’s feature.
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11/06/2025

From its fragmented roll-out to its underdeveloped servicing capabilities, NDC has placed travel agents in an increasingly untenable position. Yet Travelstart MD, Andy Hedley, believes that despite these challenges, adapting and adopting is no longer optional, but rather a matter of survival for agents.

From its fragmented roll-out to its underdeveloped servicing capabilities, NDC has placed travel agents in an increasingly untenable position. Yet Travelstart MD, Andy Hedley, believes that despite

10/06/2025

US import tariffs could soon impact the car rental sector in South Africa.

US import tariffs could soon impact the car rental sector in South Africa. According to the Daily Maverick, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NACAAM) has

09/06/2025

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09/06/2025

Mango Airlines announced on June 4 that it could restart operations as it is in the final stages of concluding a transaction with the selected investor.

Mango Airlines announced on June 4 that it could restart operations as it is in the final stages of concluding a transaction with the selected investor. Last year, Travel News confirmed that the

06/06/2025

A new draft proposal by the Department of Transport (DoT) could restrict foreign airlines from operating stopover flights between domestic points, potentially affecting tourism and raising airfares, say experts.

A new draft proposal by the Department of Transport (DoT) could restrict foreign airlines from operating stopover flights between domestic points, potentially affecting tourism and raising airfares,

05/06/2025

Cruise passengers are getting increasingly younger, according to data shared by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). According to the ‘2024 State of the Cruise Industry’ report, 36% of passengers were under the age of 40. This included 16% below the age of 20 and 20% between the ages of 20 and 39. The average age was 46,5 years old.

Cruise passengers are getting increasingly younger, according to data shared by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). According to the ‘2024 State of the Cruise Industry’ report, 36% of

04/06/2025

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04/06/2025

Loyalty programmes have evolved differently in different sectors to unlock a world of benefits for consumers (and some for agents too). They are unquestionably a major driver of business in travel, especially for South Africans, who have a weak currency which means they have to eke out every bit of value possible. Read more in this week’s feature.
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04/06/2025

With an average age of 19, Africa’s aircraft fleets are the oldest in the world – and account for just 2% of new aircraft currently on order. By comparison, Asia has the youngest fleet at an average of 12 years, and accounts for 49% of all new aircraft on order.

With an average age of 19, Africa’s aircraft fleets are the oldest in the world – and account for just 2% of new aircraft currently on order. By comparison, Asia has the youngest fleet at an average