Covid

South Africa announced the gradual reopening of the country’s borders!

South Africa announced the gradual reopening of the country’s borders!

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the easing of South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to lockdown level 1 on Wednesday night.“We have withstood the coronavirus storm. Now is the time to move the country and our people to what will become the new normal,” he said.

South Africa's Western Cape receives global Safe Travels Stamp

South Africa's Western Cape receives global Safe Travels Stamp

Western Cape has been awarded the Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

This follows announcements by Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront that were also awarded the Safe Travels Stamp.

Cape Town receives globally recognised Safe Travels Stamp

Cape Town receives globally recognised Safe Travels Stamp

Cape Town has been approved as a user of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) safety stamp.

According to WTTC, the global protocols take into account the current guidelines of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Emirates covers customers from COVID-19 expenses

Emirates covers customers from COVID-19 expenses

Emirates has just announced that the airline will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and quarantine costs of EUR 100 per day for 14 days, should their customers be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel, while they are away from home. This cover is provided by the airline, free of cost to its customers.

Stellenbosch is first SA destination to be awarded Safe Travels Stamp amid Covid-19 pandemic

Stellenbosch is first SA destination to be awarded Safe Travels Stamp amid Covid-19 pandemic

Stellenbosch has become the first destination in South Africa to be awarded Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).