South Africa

Marriott Bonvoy and Samsung Card have launched a premium South Korean credit card offering Gold Elite status, points on spending and free-night awards

The German airline Condor has published a list of destinations where you can enjoy a real summer vacation when winter arrives

The European Travel Commission's "Long-Haul Travel Barometer" indicates a decline in travel intentions to Europe this fall

After the driest period in more than a century in the south of the country, the government has declared a severe drought in parts of six counties, including popular tourist areas

Crystal unveils new wave of cruises. The new Crystal Grace will embark on its first season in South America, stop in Rio during Carnival, sail around Cape Horn, and transit the Panama Canal for the first time

Marriott International has opened its first City Express hotel in South Asia, a 56-room property on the Udaipur–Nathdwara Highway in Rajasthan, India

Marriott has opened its first Series by Marriott hotel in South Korea, with three more properties planned in Seoul, Incheon and Busan

A large burst water main is affecting supplies across parts of south London, with Thames Water carrying out a complex repair

Hyatt has opened Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu, a 201-room lakeside hotel marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Jiaxing, China

Visiting London this weekend? The Millwall vs West Ham derby could mean busier trains, crowds and extra police activity around The Den and South Bermondsey

Emirates is adding 14 Dubai-Durban flights for the 2026-2027 festive season while developing accessible boarding gates, lounge suites and cabin experiences

South African airline Airlink will add Doha to its network from August 31, marking its first long-haul destination under a Qatar Airways codeshare

Emirates and South African Airways have launched a reciprocal codeshare agreement covering nine new domestic and regional routes

Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an agreement to offer single-ticket travel from August 24, 2026, while planning reciprocal frequent flyer benefits at a later date

Thailand is boosting efforts to attract South African tourists with a new roadshow and Emirates partnership as long-haul travel demand continues to rise

Visitors to South Africa are being urged to avoid protest areas amid warnings of demonstrations and travel delays at the end of the month