Domestic travel insurance claims in South Africa are on the rise due to a combination of increased travel activity and a wider range of travel disruptions, with domestic claims almost tripling from R1.2 million to R3.3 million by 2024. Bryte attributes the increase to a significant increase in travel volumes, which correlates with a wider […]

The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be phased in next year. From 8 January 2025, non-EU nationals must obtain an ETA to enter the UK. For a full list of applicable non-EU nationalities, see here. From 5 March, travelers with EU passports who can enter the UK without a visa must obtain an ETA

While the global aviation picture is one of enhanced profitability, the picture in Africa reflects the current environment of robust demand against high operating costs, including many statutory air transport taxes and fees, relatively weak economies and low foreign exchange reserves. International airlines According to IATA’s financial forecast for the global airline industry in 2025,

Now Media offices will be closed for the holiday season on Friday 13th December and will reopen on Monday 6th January. As 2024 draws to a close, it has been a year of significant developments in South Africa’s travel industry, from developments in distribution and artificial intelligence to the ongoing challenges of political stability and

With expensive business travel class fares and full flights, travel managers and corporate travel agents will face tough conversations about rising costs in 2025, according to new data from FCM Consulting’s Q3 2024 Business Travel Report. “Our data tell two stories,” he says Bonnie SmithFCM South Africa’s GM: “Yes, travel is getting more predictable. Travel