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New Bills could change who hotels can hire and who can own one. FEDHASA says no.

Two new pieces of legislation could fundamentally change how South Africa's hospitality industry operates: who businesses are allowed to employ, and whether foreign-owned hotel groups and investors can continue to invest and expand here. FEDHASA has formally objected to both and is calling on Parliament to reconsider.

Overseas Arrivals Snapshot: Jan-Apr 2026

South Africa’s overseas arrivals reached 863,473 between January and April 2026, reflecting a 5.4% increase on 2025 and a 92.5% recovery against 2019.

The over-55 traveller: SA hospitality's biggest untapped growth segment

A new high-value guest segment is reshaping global travel demand: the over-55 traveller, increasingly referred to by the industry as the “Silver Traveller.”

Air Europa - new route from Johannesburg

Air Europa will launch its new route from Johannesburg to its hub in Madrid on 25 June 2026.

Air Seychelles fuel surcharge increase

Proflight Zambia Opens Direct Route From Victoria Falls To The Okavango Delta

New Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun service gives South African travellers a seamless, single-ticket route to two of Africa’s greatest safari destinations – no Johannesburg backtrack required.

Air France & KLM: NDC servicing simplified

Servicing NDC bookings is now easier with Air France and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic: Update to Agent Code of Conduct Policy

MSC Cruises wraps strong 2025/2026 South African cruise season

MSC Cruises has concluded its 2025/2026 South African cruise season featuring MSC Opera, welcoming over 85 000 passengers onboard for 37 sailings, underscoring the continued appetite for cruising in South Africa.

Airlink to launch first ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch the first-ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar route in October 2026 with its brand new Embraer E195-E2 jets.

Peach Payments Brings Apple Pay to Customers

African payment service provider Peach Payments today brings its merchants in Mauritius Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.

Envoyage Launches Global Partnership with Travefy

Envoyage members across five countries, including South Africa, can now access Travefy as their preferred itinerary and proposal platform.

WTM Africa 2026 Unveils Its Most Ambitious Programme Yet

City Lodge Hotels partners with Edgars Club for more savings!