Articles tagged “south africa”

Climate-linked disasters are shutting down top tourist destinations and straining recovery budgets.

We are living through the slow unraveling of luxury's illusion. As demand has soared and price points have ballooned, too many brands have chosen to hollow out their offerings rather than elevate them. There has to be a better way.

South Africa wants more Indians to visit, but visa processes are a major hurdle. Enter: a new visa regime. Why? Because Indians have in the past flocked in large numbers to destinations that are making visas easier to get.

India is a key source market that South Africa wants to attract. But it will need to work hard to be able to get Indian travelers, who are now getting visa waivers from countries nearby.

India’s travel scene is witnessing rapid growth. With Leela Palaces' $599 million IPO, smart acquisitions, and growing aviation, things are taking off. Visa relaxations just sweeten the deal.

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base.

Curiocity, a South-African company that offers both tours and activities as well as hotel and hostel stays, had to pivot post-pandemic. The switch reveals a new focus on domestic travel and Afro-tourism, driving a shift in its business model.

If employees were given a choice between receiving a gift voucher or a "Well done!" from their bosses during an incentive trip, which do you think they'd pick?