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

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

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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

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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

SanParks sees surge in visitor numbers during 2023/24 tourism season

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SanParks sees surge in visitor numbers during 2023/24 tourism season

13 Mar 2024

Cheers to St Patrick's Day! Guinness specials and more at City Lodge Hotels!

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City Lodge Hotel 11 Mar 2024

City Lodge Hotels introduces Suhoor Breakfasts for Ramadan guests

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City Lodge Hotels introduces Suhoor Breakfasts for Ramadan guests

City Lodge Hotel 8 Mar 2024

Egypt's tourism numbers on the rise despite geopolitical tensions

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Egypt's tourism numbers on the rise despite geopolitical tensions

Nette Nöstlinger; Editing by Frances Kerry 8 Mar 2024

KZN South Coast anticipates successful Easter season following record festive boost

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KZN South Coast anticipates successful Easter season following record festive boost

5 Mar 2024

Nombulelo Guliwe to lead SA Tourism as CEO for five-year term

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Nombulelo Guliwe to lead SA Tourism as CEO for five-year term

4 Mar 2024

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29 Feb 2024

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The MSC Poesia docks at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the first time

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Tourism Minister highlights growth and diversity at Meetings Africa 2024

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Tourism Minister highlights growth and diversity at Meetings Africa 2024

27 Feb 2024

South Africa’s economic growth depends on tourism – here’s how to get the most out of it

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South Africa’s economic growth depends on tourism – here’s how to get the most out of it

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The power of franchising in de-risking South Africa’s tourism businesses

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Jabulani Debedu 22 Feb 2024

Hostex 2024: Africa's expo unites leaders and innovators for three days of inspiration

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Gauteng Tourism revenue soars to over R30bn this year

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Gauteng Tourism revenue soars to over R30bn this year

Gauteng Tourism Authority 13 Feb 2024

uShaka Marine World shuts down amid wage dispute

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uShaka Marine World shuts down amid wage dispute

13 Feb 2024

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KZN leverages international trade fairs to attract more tourists

12 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Tayyibat Mohammed, Nigerian Consul General, United Arab Emirates; Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill, executive chairman, RivExcel; Buti Al Mulla, chairman of the Board of Directors of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group; Sherif Beshara, group chief executive officer of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group and American Hospital, Dubai; Marwan Al Mulla, general director, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Mohamed Al Mheri, director of Health Tourism, Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

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Sip, savour, and save! City Lodge Hotels extends 4-for-3 Bucket Deal on select bevvies

City Lodge Hotel 8 Feb 2024

Airbnb and Hosts launch $10m Community Fund grants in Africa

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Airbnb and Hosts launch $10m Community Fund grants in Africa

8 Feb 2024

SanParks: Public consultation opens for Robben Island Marine Protected Area

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SanParks: Public consultation opens for Robben Island Marine Protected Area

8 Feb 2024

#Sona2024: SA wine highlights pressing matters for industry growth

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7 Feb 2024

Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

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Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

7 Feb 2024

Tourism boosts Cape Town: Record influx and investor interest soar

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Tourism boosts Cape Town: Record influx and investor interest soar

2 Feb 2024

SA wine and brandy industry, an economic bedrock of resilience

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SA wine and brandy industry, an economic bedrock of resilience

2 Feb 2024

SA tourism industry outraged by sudden visa renewal changes

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SA tourism industry outraged by sudden visa renewal changes

1 Feb 2024

Cape Town CBD chefs’ food trends for 2024

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1 Feb 2024

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South Africa's tourism momentum continues with a 48.9% increase in 2023

1 Feb 2024

Source: Africa's Travel Indaba

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30 Jan 2024

Record-breaking 2023 propels Cape Town Tourism's innovative 'Glocal' initiative

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Sip, savour, and save! City Lodge Hotels extends 4-for-3 Bucket Deal on select bevvies

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Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

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Cape Town celebrates repeat tourism status

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29 Dec 2023

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27 Dec 2023

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