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Airlink connects Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg

Effective 6 May, Airlink will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The new service will be served by one of Airlink’s recently-acquired 74-seat...

FCM to launch Sam

FCM Travel Solutions has announced it will launch a chatbot in the second half of 2018. Sam blends artificial intelligence with the expertise of FCM...

Boutique hotel opens in Constantia

Purple Rayn Boutique Guest House has opened its doors in the Cape Town suburb of Constantia, with an offering of luxurious accommodation, multiple dining experiences and exclusive venue options. The 12 open-plan suites each offer high-tech facilities

Additional rooms for Grand Africa

Grand Africa Rooms & Rendezvous in Plettenberg Bay has added three new suites to its property this year, increasing its

Two Jo’burg hotels reopen and rebrand

City Lodge Hotel Group is pleased to announce the imminent reopening of two more of its properties, which have been rebranded while they were...

Mango partners with Amadeus

South African low-cost carrier Mango and Amadeus have entered a content agreement that brings the carrier’s content, including corporate fares, to Amadeus’ travel sellers. Mango’s...

SAT’s message for Heritage Day 2020

Freedom of movement; the dignity of work; the joys of travel and experiencing wide open spaces; the human interaction of friendship and of love...

BA offers 100% Avios bonus

In its centenary year, British Airways is running a promotion giving its Executive Club Members the chance to collect 100% more (double) Avios when they fly. To be eligible to collect double Avios on flights, customers must register and book by 19 April,

Etihad signs up for new Amadeus tech

Etihad Airways has a new deal with Amadeus to transform its global load control system. The partnership will be launched worldwide to support Etihad’s ongoing...

MSC adds second ship to SA season

MSC Cruises will be bringing two ships to South Africa’s shores for the 2020/2021 cruise season. This will mark the first time that two different...

Singapore Airlines unveils new products

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new cabin products which will be fitted to its Airbus A380 fleet starting from December, following an extensive four-year...

FCM to launch chatbot

In August, FCM Travel Solutions South Africa will launch its chatbot, Sam. Sam is an interactive ‘Smart Assistant for Mobile’ that supports users with all...