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Turkish Airlines opens global holiday booking platform; dedicated pet lounge

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Winners of Japan World's Tourism Film Festival 2025

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Discover the wonders of Turkey: A must-visit destination for South African travellers

Discover the wonders of Turkey: A must-visit destination for South African travellersSure Mithas Travel

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Cape Town Cycle Tour's economic impact surpasses R500m annually: How local businesses benefit

The tourism job revolution: Adapting to AI, sustainability, and evolving consumer demands

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South Africa to showcase tourism at ITB Berlin 2025

South Africa to showcase tourism at ITB Berlin 2025

South Africa welcomes first Chinese tourists under new visa scheme

South Africa welcomes first Chinese tourists under new visa scheme

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Inside Cape Town’s aparthotel surge: The future of business accommodationKatja Hamilton

Will South Africa's 2025 budget speech fulfil tourism's potential?

Will South Africa's 2025 budget speech fulfil tourism's potential?ANEW Hotels & Resorts

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

Department of Home Affairs launches phase one of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

Department of Home Affairs launches phase one of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

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TGCSA offers free grading initiative for SA tourism

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall CityCity Lodge Hotels

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Unwind, indulge, and save this Valentine’s month with City Lodge Hotels!City Lodge Hotels

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

V&A Waterfront achieves record retail sales with over 3 million visitors in December

V&A Waterfront achieves record retail sales with over 3 million visitors in December

Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

ITFFA and Africa’s Eden unite to amplify sustainable tourism across Africa

ITFFA and Africa’s Eden unite to amplify sustainable tourism across AfricaLume Communications

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New nature reserve established in the Soutpansberg

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Cape Town’s continued global recognition unlocks opportunities for local business growth

CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

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Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards

SA travel startup Conservio secures R19m to boost nature-based bookings

SA travel startup Conservio secures R19m to boost nature-based bookings

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SA Tourism reports strong growth amid sector recovery

Darryl Erasmus, Chief Operations Officer, South African Tourism

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CapeWine 2025 to showcase global wine excellence

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Cape Town CBD set for record-breaking holiday season

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Tourism equity fund faces criticism for slow approvals

Exploring South Africa’s evolving travel trends in a post-pandemic world

Exploring South Africa’s evolving travel trends in a post-pandemic worldKLA

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Will South Africa's 2025 budget speech fulfil tourism's potential?

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Department of Home Affairs launches phase one of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

Department of Home Affairs launches phase one of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

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TGCSA offers free grading initiative for SA tourism

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Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

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V&A Waterfront achieves record retail sales with over 3 million visitors in December

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Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

Cape Town crowned best long-haul city break for Brits in 2025

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ITFFA and Africa’s Eden unite to amplify sustainable tourism across Africa

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CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

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SA travel startup Conservio secures R19m to boost nature-based bookings

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