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Van der Merwe takes over the reins at Sure Travel

On December 1, Stefan van der Merwe officially stepped into the role of CEO of Sure Travel, succeeding Vanya Lessing, who had been a...

Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

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How to deter prospective rail passengers: Pretend fares are much higher than they are

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Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

Getty ImagesThe same year, Australia's Tourism Tasmania showcased their tranquil "Come Down for Air" campaign. One video featured no dialogue, just a lone swimmer...

Liquidation reports are ‘pure fantasy’ – Acsa

Acsa has lashed out at claims that the company is facing imminent liquidation. On December 9, The Star reported that multiple service providers had...

Changes at Euston station after minister orders improvements

Rail engineers will begin tests on Wednesday evening to display live travel information, with plans to fully activate the service from next week.Transport secretary...

Indian tourists face travel woes as Dubai visa rejections surge

Indian tourists planning to visit Dubai are facing increasing difficulties as obtaining a visa has now become more challenging. This is particularly due to...

Passenger arrested for trying to divert Mexican flight to US ‘by use of force’

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Update: OR Tambo operations ‘back to normal’

Acsa has advised that its fuel system is now fully operational. At 14h00 this afternoon (October 9), it released an update stating that fuel...

Refuelling issue at OR Tambo delays flights

Acsa has released a statement advising that, due to refuelling challenges at OR Tambo International Airport, airlines are currently unable to refuel aircraft as...

Storm Darragh travel disruption continues as trains and flights cancelled

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Travel Counsellors strengthens business travel team

Homeworking specialist Travel Counsellors for Business has boosted its team by appointing Karen Crick as a corporate account manager.Crick, who has previously held roles...

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