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See: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 kicks off in Durban

See: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 kicks off in Durban

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 kicks off with BONDay

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 kicks off with BONDay

City Lodge Hotels releases Integrated Report 2024

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It’s wild how much potential there is: Unlocking the power of South Africa’s wildlife tourism

It’s wild how much potential there is: Unlocking the power of South Africa’s wildlife tourism

30 Oct 2024

Cape Town honoured as Africa’s top city destination for 2024

Cape Town honoured as Africa’s top city destination for 2024

23 Oct 2024

EcoTraining and Londolozi focus on guides' walking skills development

EcoTraining and Londolozi focus on guides' walking skills development

Our Salad Mix 28 Mar 2023

Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

28 Mar 2023

Tottenham sponsorship deal unlawful and invalid - Minister

Tottenham sponsorship deal unlawful and invalid - Minister

24 Mar 2023

Record number of deals ahead for WTM Africa 2023

Record number of deals ahead for WTM Africa 2023

24 Mar 2023

2023 Wine Tourism Conference to address brand building and distinction

20 Mar 2023

Image supplied. New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 competition announced its shorlist that includes four South African entries

4 SA entries shortlisted in New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 competition

16 Mar 2023

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Irvine Partners 10 Mar 2023

SAA privatisation plan at risk, Semafor reports

SAA privatisation plan at risk, Semafor reports

27 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Front row: The KNP managing executive, Oscar Mthimkhulu, KNP gerneral manager of finance, Khethiwe Silubane, the deputy minister of tourism, Fish Mahlalela and the chief director of the department of tourism, Lizzy Mathopa. With them at the back are some of the graduates of the Tourism Monitors Training Programme.

Round of applause for graduates of new tourism and SanParks empowerment programme

27 Feb 2023

SA Tourism acting CFO resigns amid Tottenham sponsorship deal

SA Tourism acting CFO resigns amid Tottenham sponsorship deal

22 Feb 2023

South Africa, a paradise for global currencies

South Africa, a paradise for global currencies

Laurence Wall 20 Feb 2023

SanParks executive joins Wildlife Conservation Society

SanParks executive joins Wildlife Conservation Society

16 Feb 2023

Food safety quality assurer boost for Gauteng tourism sector

Food safety quality assurer boost for Gauteng tourism sector

8 Feb 2023

3 SA Tourism board members resign

3 SA Tourism board members resign

6 Feb 2023

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

2 Feb 2023

Western Cape secures R393m in conference bids

Western Cape secures R393m in conference bids

30 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Cifft Circuit, the competition for tourism ads, promotional and social media videos, is open for entries until 31 January

Cifft Circuit, the global competition for tourism videos entries open

24 Jan 2023

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Cape Town's tourism industry recovers to pre-pandemic levels

19 Jan 2023

Travel and tourism are returning but it's not 'same old' anymore

Travel and tourism are returning but it's not 'same old' anymore

Anton Gillis 16 Jan 2023

Importance of taking care of events, tourism and hospitality staff during peak season

Importance of taking care of events, tourism and hospitality staff during peak season

Clinton Thom 11 Jan 2023

Transformation fund to assist Black tourism businesses

Transformation fund to assist Black tourism businesses

10 Jan 2023

Call for Durban tourism awards entries

Call for Durban tourism awards entries

9 Jan 2023

Image supplied: Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort dune boarding

The top 5 African hotels for centi-millionaires

Debbie Hathway 5 Jan 2023

Tourism industry condemns alleged racism incident at Maselpoort

Tourism industry condemns alleged racism incident at Maselpoort

28 Dec 2022

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AIF confirms takeover of Club Travel Corporate

5 Dec 2022

The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards return with a bang!

The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards return with a bang!

New Media 5 Dec 2022

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FNB customer spend surpassed R3bn on Black Friday

28 Nov 2022

ILTM Africa to showcase growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets in 2023

ILTM Africa to showcase growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets in 2023

28 Nov 2022

Eswatini drops all Covid entry restrictions

Eswatini drops all Covid entry restrictions

25 Nov 2022

Tourism SMEs optimistic ahead of restriction-free holiday season

Tourism SMEs optimistic ahead of restriction-free holiday season

23 Nov 2022

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Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

Zimele tourism, hospitality programme to put 250 youths into jobs

28 Mar 2023

Tottenham sponsorship deal unlawful and invalid - Minister

Tottenham sponsorship deal unlawful and invalid - Minister

24 Mar 2023

Record number of deals ahead for WTM Africa 2023

Record number of deals ahead for WTM Africa 2023

24 Mar 2023

2023 Wine Tourism Conference to address brand building and distinction

20 Mar 2023

Image supplied. New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 competition announced its shorlist that includes four South African entries

4 SA entries shortlisted in New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2023 competition

16 Mar 2023

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Victoria Falls: Where angels gaze and moonbows hide

Irvine Partners 10 Mar 2023

SAA privatisation plan at risk, Semafor reports

SAA privatisation plan at risk, Semafor reports

27 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Front row: The KNP managing executive, Oscar Mthimkhulu, KNP gerneral manager of finance, Khethiwe Silubane, the deputy minister of tourism, Fish Mahlalela and the chief director of the department of tourism, Lizzy Mathopa. With them at the back are some of the graduates of the Tourism Monitors Training Programme.

Round of applause for graduates of new tourism and SanParks empowerment programme

27 Feb 2023

SA Tourism acting CFO resigns amid Tottenham sponsorship deal

SA Tourism acting CFO resigns amid Tottenham sponsorship deal

22 Feb 2023

South Africa, a paradise for global currencies

South Africa, a paradise for global currencies

Laurence Wall 20 Feb 2023

SanParks executive joins Wildlife Conservation Society

SanParks executive joins Wildlife Conservation Society

16 Feb 2023

Food safety quality assurer boost for Gauteng tourism sector

Food safety quality assurer boost for Gauteng tourism sector

8 Feb 2023

3 SA Tourism board members resign

3 SA Tourism board members resign

6 Feb 2023

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

Donated wetland to expand Agulhas National Park

2 Feb 2023

Western Cape secures R393m in conference bids

Western Cape secures R393m in conference bids

30 Jan 2023

Image supplied. Cifft Circuit, the competition for tourism ads, promotional and social media videos, is open for entries until 31 January

Cifft Circuit, the global competition for tourism videos entries open

24 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

Cape Town's tourism industry recovers to pre-pandemic levels

19 Jan 2023

Travel and tourism are returning but it's not 'same old' anymore

Travel and tourism are returning but it's not 'same old' anymore

Anton Gillis 16 Jan 2023

Importance of taking care of events, tourism and hospitality staff during peak season

Importance of taking care of events, tourism and hospitality staff during peak season

Clinton Thom 11 Jan 2023

Transformation fund to assist Black tourism businesses

Transformation fund to assist Black tourism businesses

10 Jan 2023

Call for Durban tourism awards entries

Call for Durban tourism awards entries

9 Jan 2023

Image supplied: Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort dune boarding

The top 5 African hotels for centi-millionaires

Debbie Hathway 5 Jan 2023

Tourism industry condemns alleged racism incident at Maselpoort

Tourism industry condemns alleged racism incident at Maselpoort

28 Dec 2022

Source: ©irstone -

AIF confirms takeover of Club Travel Corporate

5 Dec 2022

The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards return with a bang!

The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards return with a bang!

New Media 5 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied

FNB customer spend surpassed R3bn on Black Friday

28 Nov 2022

ILTM Africa to showcase growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets in 2023

ILTM Africa to showcase growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets in 2023

28 Nov 2022

Eswatini drops all Covid entry restrictions

Eswatini drops all Covid entry restrictions

25 Nov 2022

Tourism SMEs optimistic ahead of restriction-free holiday season

Tourism SMEs optimistic ahead of restriction-free holiday season

23 Nov 2022

Wesgro appoints new CFO

Wesgro appoints new CFO

23 Nov 2022

Image supplied: Royal Marlothi Kruger Safari Lodge and Spa

Safari lodge expands and brings change

Nomvelo Masango 21 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. Cape Town Tourism chief executive officer, Enver Duminy; IC Africa founder, Ingrid Carelse; mayoral committee member for economic growth, Alderman James Vos and Philippa Taylor, office manager at Baz-Art.

Cape Town Tourism's Board Development Fund announces local beneficiaries

18 Nov 2022

Small tourism players face stumbling blocks. How to overcome them

Small tourism players face stumbling blocks. How to overcome them

14 Nov 2022

Image by Andrew Carter: The Nahoon Reef

South Africa wins bid to host World Waveski Surfing Titles

10 Nov 2022

IHG partners with Msafiri to expand its hotel portfolio across Africa

IHG partners with Msafiri to expand its hotel portfolio across Africa

7 Nov 2022

Travel industry SMEs urged to invest in understanding the post-pandemic traveller

Travel industry SMEs urged to invest in understanding the post-pandemic traveller

4 Nov 2022

Tasty, tastier, tastiest: New menus for City Lodge Hotels and Courtyard Hotels!

Tasty, tastier, tastiest: New menus for City Lodge Hotels and Courtyard Hotels!

City Lodge Hotel 3 Nov 2022

Cape Town Tourism elects Wahida Parker as new board chairperson

Cape Town Tourism elects Wahida Parker as new board chairperson

28 Oct 2022

UNWTO, Ojimah partner to drive tourism recovery across Africa

UNWTO, Ojimah partner to drive tourism recovery across Africa

19 Oct 2022

New trends emerge for travellers visiting SA from abroad

New trends emerge for travellers visiting SA from abroad

19 Oct 2022

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