Travelling to South Africa

SA voted top 'dream destination'

South Africa has been voted the top dream destination by members of the world's largest travel and lifestyle social network, Where Are You Now? (WAYN), in the site's recent dream destination competition.

SA tourism 'must focus on Africa'

The South African Tourism Indaba should expand its platform by attracting even more exhibitors and buyers from the African continent and strengthening the continent's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk said on Sunday.

SA heritage on show at Tourism Indaba

South Africa's heritage and cultural stories will take the spotlight at the 2013 Tourism Indaba running in Durban from Saturday to Tuesday, with the debut of the South Africa Heritage and Culture Pavilion to showcase the country's attractions.

SA Airways, Etihad in codeshare pact

South African Airways and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a codesharing agreement that will allow for seamless air travel connectivity between a range of destinations serviced by the two airlines.

No stopping South African tourism

International tourist arrivals in South Africa grew by 10.2% to almost 9.2-million in 2012, more than double the global average - evidence, says President Jacob Zuma, that the country's reputation "as a friendly, welcoming, inspiring and unique tourism destination continues to grow".