South African Airways has launched twice-weekly flights between Johannesburg and Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo.

Roshene Singh, South African Tourism Chief Marketing Officer, is leaving the organisation after a very successful tenure of almost 10 years.

South African Tourism has appointed Debbie Damant to the position of Country Manager: southern Africa. She brings immense enthusiasm, passion and skill to the task.

South Africa has the potential to become one of the most competitive countries in the world and achieve its goal of being among the top 20 global tourism destinations by 2020.

Nigeria and South Africa will revisit the ‘Cooperation in the field of Tourism Agreement’ signed in 2008 when the 2 countries’ tourism ministers and other officials meet in Pretoria.

The prevailing mood among South Africa’s tourism business community is cautious optimism as the trading environment improves.

German leisure carrier Condor is launching direct flights between Frankfurt and Cape Town on 3 November 2012.

South African tourism industry stakeholders can look forward to vibrant debate and an excellent speaker line-up at the inaugural South African Travel & Tourism Industry Conference.

Lorin Bowen has been appointed general manager of SAACI with effect from 1 September 2012. She takes over from Adene Pringle, who is retiring.