First Radisson Red in EMEA: The Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa will open in late 2016

Hotel at Africa’s most visited destination is the first Radisson Red in EMEA Brussels, Belgium, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the very first Radisson Red in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: the group’s new upscale lifestyle select brand launches in Cape Town, South… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council CEO David Scowsill: South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development

LONDON, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — “South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development and President Zuma’s commitment to reform visa regulations should enable the country to maximise the industry’s potential for economic growth and social advancement”, says David Scowsill, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release

South African Airways: yellow fever vaccinations no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed the scrapping of yellow fever vaccinations, which is no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. The announcement was made by the South African Department of Health and the requirement was lifted with immediate effect. The decision was made at the… Read the full press release

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies

LONDON, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. It is the third time Red Carnation Hotels have been listed, having entered in 2012 at number 71 and risen swiftly to 26 last year. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade… Read the full press release

World Design Capital 2014 Cape Town: 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa partners with Coffeebeans Routes to offer exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package

Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Cape Town being named World Design Capital (WDC) 2014, the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has teamed up with renowned travel experience provider, Coffeebeans Routes to offer guests an exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package that is available throughout 2014. Based on the four key themes of… Read the full press release

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa scheduled to open within the next six months

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa. The upper upscale property featuring 143 rooms is scheduled to open within the next six months. Formerly known as “Hotel Le Vendome” and a local landmark,… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa comments on Carte Blanche report

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following the broadcast by Carte Blanche on the 6th of October on tariff increase, Airports Company South Africa would like to provide context to some of the misleading and inaccurate information presented in the report. On the issue of tariffs, the company has increased its tariffs by 5,5 percent with… Read the full press release

TRACKER DOGS BOOST ANTI-POACHING INITIATIVES AT &BEYOND PHINDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ —  In yet another innovative move aimed at promoting the preservation of Africa’s precious wildlife areas and their inhabitants, five specially selected dogs and their handlers arrived at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa on 1 May 2013 to begin an intensive ten-week training course. Part of the Rhino Dogs Project established… Read the full press release

South African Airways and Etihad Airways Sign codeshare Agreement

South African Airways and Etihad Airways Forge Strategic Partnership • South African Airways to codeshare on 12 Etihad Airways flights to Abu Dhabi and beyond • Etihad Airways to have access to 10 cities in South Africa and African continent • Airlines to explore joint procurement, training and maintenance opportunities • Provision for reciprocal ‘earn and burn’ with frequent… Read the full press release