The Trusted Tour Operators Scheme, launched in early 2026, allows accredited operators to submit online visa applications on behalf of clients from India and China, with processing typically taking three to five working days.
It will also feature new facilities including cold plunge pools, Himalayan salt saunas, hydrotherapy pools, rasul mud experiences, a tactile reflexology walkway and a yoga deck with panoramic views.
The JTC now serves as the primary mechanism for translating agreements into tangible outcomes for travelers and businesses.
With Kerzner’s global sales machine behind it and Shamwari Air smoothing the journey, Africa’s original eco-luxury destination just became more accessible.
For the tourism sector, this translates into safer, faster access to national parks and coastal areas, roads that underpin the entire self-drive market.
The 3,500-metre runway will feature rapid exit and partial parallel taxiways to reduce aircraft turnaround times and improve scheduling flexibility for airlines.
Five major refurbishment projects were completed, including bedroom upgrades at key hotels and complete revamps of restaurants at Umhlanga Ridge and V&A Waterfront
Hilton has directed affected travellers to its Garden Inn property in Umhlanga Arch, but the loss of nearly 400 prime business hotel rooms adjacent to Africa’s largest convention centre is a significant blow to a sector still recovering from pandemic disruptions and civil unrest.
The airline has made it crystal clear that it will continue operating under its existing brand, leadership, and strategy.
By securing IATA membership and targeting a high-demand leisure route, LIFT is positioning itself to capture a share of the growing post-pandemic demand for international travel from South Africa.