Tag Archives: South Africa

Four Seasons The Westcliff introduces Johannesburg’s most versatile and elegant celebration venue

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(NEWS) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2025-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg has unveiled its Grand Ballroom, a landmark venue designed to set a new standard for gatherings in the city. Perched high above Johannesburg’s famed urban forest, the ballroom offers panoramic skyline views and combines seamless motorway access with the world-class… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils four new EUROPA 2 itineraries for summer 2027 from Asia to the Mediterranean

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(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new itineraries for its small luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June and August 2027, offering guests unique routes from Southeast Asia across the Indian Ocean and African coastlines to the western Mediterranean. These new voyages replace the previously published Red Sea… Read the full news article

New Codeshare Agreement Between Air India and Air Mauritius Boosts Travel Options Across India, Mauritius, and Africa

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(IN SHORT) Air India and Air Mauritius have expanded their codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between India, Mauritius, Réunion, South Africa, and Madagascar. The partnership adds 17 routes between the two carriers, allowing passengers to travel seamlessly on a single ticket. Air India will now offer flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Antananarivo via Mauritius,… Read the full news article

KLM and Belfast City Airport Celebrate 10 Years of Growth with Record-Breaking International Travel

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Belfast City Airport are celebrating a decade of partnership with the successful expansion of KLM services. Since the introduction of a second daily flight, passenger numbers to Europe have doubled, while long-haul bookings surged by 159 percent. The largest growth has been seen in bookings to China, with a 751 percent… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group Expands Leadership in Africa with Landmark Signings and Openings in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has reinforced its leadership position in Africa with 11 hotel signings and 7 openings over the past 15 months, reaching a portfolio of over 100 hotels across the continent. The Group has expanded into new markets such as Tanzania, Conakry, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, further solidifying its presence… Read the full news article

Emirates Launches Matching Donations Drive to Amplify Global Support for Vulnerable Children

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a donation-matching initiative through the Emirates Airline Foundation, pledging to match every contribution up to $10,000 to support 13 grassroots NGOs working with disadvantaged children in nine countries. The initiative aims to strengthen access to food, housing, education, and healthcare, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Projects span… Read the full news article

Kenya Airways Pioneers NDC Distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa via Amadeus Platform

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(IN SHORT) Kenya Airways has become the first sub-Saharan airline to distribute NDC content through the Amadeus Travel Platform, marking a significant technological and strategic milestone. The airline is deploying its NDC-sourced content to travel sellers in Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, leveraging the capabilities of Altéa NDC to streamline the distribution of… Read the full news article

Family Fun in the Beautiful Berg at The Cavern

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Drakensberg, South Africa, 2025-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ —   Fondly known as ‘The Resort of Many Happy Returns’, The Cavern is a place where families bond, friendships are formed and memories are made. Why not spend the UK summer holidays in the beautiful Berg, where your kids can run free and wild in the… Read the full news article

Gary Barlow Explores Spier Wine Farm in the Premiere Episode of ITV’s New Show “Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa”

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New York, United States, 2024-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ – Gary Barlow, acclaimed singer-songwriter and former frontman of Take That, will shine a spotlight on one of South Africa’s oldest and most beloved wine estates, Spier Wine Farm, in today’s premier episode of “Gary Barlow’s Wine Tour: South Africa”. Airing at 2:00 PM on ITV1 in… Read the full news article

A Perfect Pairing: Mashatu Wilderness meets Cape Winelands

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Mashatu, Botswana, 2024-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, in partnership with Quoin Rock Wine Estate in South Africa, are delighted to launch a new “Wilderness to Winelands” experience.   This perfect pairing showcases the best of Southern Africa in one seamless journey, combining the wild beauty of a safari in… Read the full news article

Registration opens for OurAfrica.Travel 2025

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OurAfrica.Travel organisers Allie Hunt and Storm Napier

Cape Town, South Africa, 2024-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ —   For those early bird exhibitors who love a catch A.K.A. a great deal, registration is now officially open for  OurAfrica.Travel 2025 with the first fifty exhibitors set to secure the special rate of ZAR 16,100 / USD 1,075.  Payment must be received by 15… Read the full news article

The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa partners with Umlingo Travel PR

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The Cavern in the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2024-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Umlingo Travel PR is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa, a founding member of KwaZulu-Natal’s brand new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve (NDNR).   Comprising 6,500 hectares, the new NDNR was officially founded on 18th April… Read the full news article

Dates Announced for OurAfrica.Travel 2025

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OurAfrica.Travel 2025 organisers Allie Hunt and Storm Napier

United Kingdom, 2024-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown has begun for the sixth edition of the OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show, set to take place online from 17th to 21st February 2025. The previous edition, hosted in February 2024, facilitated 8,510 one-to-one meetings across various time zones, connecting 479 buyers and 23 journalists from around the globe with 222 exhibitors from Africa… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 30 New Member Properties Globally

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(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 30 new member properties to its global portfolio between April and June 2024. These new additions include a variety of unique hotels, such as a historic villa in Italy, a boutique resort in Mexico, and urban retreats in Atlanta and San Francisco. Each property offers personalized and… Read the full news article

Niarra Travel Appoints Lindsey Walter as Managing Director

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Lindsey Walter, new Managing Director of Niarra Travel

London, United Kingdom, 2024-Jun-6 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based tour operator Niarra Travel has officially appointed Lindsey Walter as Managing Director, effective immediately. Walter has been serving as Acting Managing Director since October 2023, guiding the company through a crucial phase in its development. As a co-founder of Niarra, Lindsey has played a pivotal… Read the full news article

Fairlawns unveils Ardmore Satara Suite

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The Ardmore Satara Suite at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa in Johannesburg

The Ardmore Satara Suite at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa in Johannesburg  Johannesburg, South Africa, 2024-Jun-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, located in Johannesburg’s upmarket Sandton district, has collaborated with Ardmore Designs to craft the captivating new Satara Suite, which will launch on 27 June 2024. Renowned artist Sydney Hadebe, acclaimed… Read the full news article

Cape Grace Unveils Stunning Transformation: Embracing South African Heritage and Luxury

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Cape Town’s legendary V&A Waterfront property captures the spirit of South Africa through elegant design and authentic cuisine as it reopens its doors, unveiling a new era of hospitality (IN SHORT) After undergoing nine months of renovations, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, reopens its doors with a spectacular design transformation inspired by South Africa’s… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Enters South African Market with NH Collection Sandton Partnership

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NH Collection Sandton to be launched in Africa’s richest square mile (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has inked a significant deal with The Cavaleros Group to manage a hotel in Johannesburg’s Sandton district, marking the introduction of the NH Collection brand to Africa. Scheduled to commence operations on July 1st, 2024, the 329-key property will undergo… Read the full news article

OurAfrica.Travel Wraps Up 2024 Virtual Trade Show on a High Note, Emphasizing Sustainability and Community Engagement

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OurAfrica.Travel 2024 Organisers Storm Napier and Allie Hunt

(IN SHORT) The OurAfrica.Travel 2024 virtual trade show concluded with remarkable success, boasting increased participation and engagement compared to the previous two years. With 222 exhibitors, 479 buyers, and 23 media attendees from around the world, the event facilitated over 8,500 meetings and exchanged over 44,000 messages over five days. The organizers emphasized the show’s… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement for Enhanced Travel Options

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(IN SHORT) Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a codeshare partnership agreement to offer expanded flight options for travelers between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as connections to other domestic and international destinations through their hubs. The codeshare will commence on flights between Singapore and Manila, with SIA codesharing on PAL… Read the full news article

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Debuts in South Africa with Iconic Cape Town City Centre Property

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 2023-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Pullman Cape Town City Centre, the first property under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand in South Africa, has found residence in the prestigious Triangle House – an architecturally acclaimed skyscraper standing tall at 104 metres, a vantage point from which guests are treated to… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cup: South Africa and New Zealand Set to Renew Rugby Rivalry at Twickenham Stadium

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The Springboks and All Blacks will vie for the new Qatar Airways Cup trophy in London on 25 August It is the first time the two teams have played at Twickenham Stadium since 2015 Qatar Airways resumes flights to Auckland, New Zealand on 1 September 2023 Doha, Qatar, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — One… Read the full news article

Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa

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Mills Manor with elephants in Lalbela Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa UK based representation company, Travel Promoters is delighted to announce two new partnerships from 1 June 2023 with Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and The Clarendon Collection in Cape Town. Lalibela comprises six safari lodges including… Read the full news article

Emirates Celebrates Easter with Delicious Treats and Family-Friendly Entertainment Onboard

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Honouring Easter festivities this April, Emirates is celebrating with traditional lamb dishes in the lounges, baskets of warm hot cross buns served onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and an array of new family-friendly movies on ice. From 7-10 April, Emirates passengers flying in every travel class to select… Read the full news article

Maldives Named “Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year” at UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has won the title of ‘Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year’’ in the UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022, held at London’s Royal Automobile Club on the 19th of January 2023. The Maldives secured the title competing against destinations such as Canada, Ecuador,… Read the full news article

Silversea’s South Side Story World Cruise Departs from Sydney for First Time, Featuring 66 Destinations in 34 Countries

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Silver Shadow℠ will sail from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time a Silversea World Cruise has originated in the Southern Hemisphere Sydney, Australia, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines announces partnership with Thai Airways

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Joint Release with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited Singapore, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more extensively on each other’s services… Read the full news article

Emirates to launch additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban

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Airline to serve Johannesburg with three daily flights Restore services to Cape Town with double daily schedule Durban to be served with daily flights from 1 December Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby

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With the inclusion of South African Teams the Airline will partner with the United Rugby Championship and European Professional Club Rugby competitions – Qatar Airways’ first rugby partnership for the upcoming season DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announces its newest sport partnership as the Official Airline Partner of the United… Read the full news article

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports Dutch Brunel Solar Team’s car to South Africa for the Sasol Solar Challenge using SAF

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night, Saturday 6 August, the Nuna 11s – the car that the Dutch Brunel Solar Team will drive in South Africa’s Sasol Solar Challenge – departed Schiphol Airport for Johannesburg on a Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP), the team’s logistics… Read the full news article