Hertz Europe has announced that customers of Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty can now rent a car using a valid debit card in a host of countries across Europe. The new, easy payment option gives customers with a Debit Mastercard or…
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The Four Seasons Launches an All in One App
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is seeking to allow guests to seamlessly plan their travel through an industry-first update to its app. A new trip planning itinerary feature, alongside a complete app design refresh, means it is simpler than ever…
Passengers are spoilt with more choice as British Airways (operated by Comair) ups its premium flight frequencies
British Airways (operated by Comair) is delighted to announce that it has added more flight frequencies on its route network commencing mid-September 2019, which are available for booking with immediate effect. In total British Airways will operate 34 additional flights…
7 new countries can now visit South Africa visa-free
The Department of Home Affairs says the country’s new eVisa system will launch in November 2019, and it has added new nations to the list of countries that can enter South Africa visa-free. Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, announced…
Turkish Airlines adds Bali to its world leading network
Turkish Airlines has started daily flights between Istanbul and the popular Indonesian holiday island of Bali. The airline is using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. Bali becomes the 312th destination serviced by Turkish Airlines – more…
Sun City wins two prestigious World Travel Awards™
Sun International’s iconic Sun City resort in the North West Province has received two awards in the annual World Travel Awards™ programme which is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global industry. The resort scooped the awards…
Cape Town to host biggest & 1st gaming festival of its kind in Africa
The Mother City is gearing up to host the first and biggest gaming festival of its kind this week – Africa Games Week 2018. Set to become an annual event, the inaugural festival takes place from 28 November 2018 to…
Travelstart announces pay-in-store partnership with Pick n Pay
Travelstart has announced that South Africans can now book their Travelstart flights online and pay for them at their nearest participating Pick n Pay store nationwide. Head of global partnerships, Odette Faling says that the pay-in-store feature brings a new…
WTTC praises South Africa for tourism initiatives
President Ramaphosa of South Africa is a “travel and tourism job creation champion” for his ambition to double the number of people employed in the sector, according to Gloria Guevara, president of the World Travel & Tourism Council. Speaking at…
TripAdvisor overhauls offering with new community focus
TripAdvisor has announced that travellers worldwide can join the all-new TripAdvisor. The new TripAdvisor seeks to transform travel by becoming the one place online that allows consumers to effortlessly discover, save and share great recommendations when planning a trip. Beyond…