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

Tourism

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

13 Feb 2025

Financial Services

Review of the State of the Nation 2025

Issued by Aluma Capital 7 Feb 2025

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

Tourism

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

6 Feb 2025

366 years of South African wine: Excitement builds for annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event

Food & Wine

366 years of South African wine: Excitement builds for annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event

Issued by FusionDesign 3 Feb 2025

Accessibility and growth mark innovation in 2024

Higher Education

Accessibility and growth mark innovation in 2024

Issued by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 23 Jan 2025

Source: Archive

Travel

CTIA sees record 3 million international passengers in 2024

23 Jan 2025

SA Tourism reports strong growth amid sector recovery

Tourism

SA Tourism reports strong growth amid sector recovery

14 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: The future of tourism - transformative trends driving growth, sustainability, and innovation

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The future of tourism - transformative trends driving growth, sustainability, and innovation

Christy Tawii 13 Jan 2025

Darryl Erasmus, Chief Operations Officer, South African Tourism

Tourism

Darryl Erasmus returns to SA Tourism as COO

9 Jan 2025

Zambia opens doors to 53 countries with new visa waiver

Travel

Zambia opens doors to 53 countries with new visa waiver

20 Dec 2024

Tourism

Tourism equity fund faces criticism for slow approvals

19 Dec 2024

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Markets & Investment

Investing in South African real estate: Top locations for buyers and investors

Issued by Biggles Removals 13 Dec 2024

A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Tourism

A guide to some key risks wellness tourism operators should be mindful of

Megan Jarvis, Leigh Lambrechts, Kate Collier and Dhevarsha Ramjettan 11 Dec 2024

Direct flights, visa improvements key to enhancing SA-India tourism

Travel

Direct flights, visa improvements key to enhancing SA-India tourism

6 Dec 2024

Source: © SATSA Tourism Business Council of South Africa's Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah campaign has come third in the Tourism Destination Country category at the 36th World Tourism Film Award

Tourism

Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah 3rd in category at 36th World Tourism Film Awards

29 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied

Travel

Proflight Zambia, Turkish Airlines deal to boost Africa-Europe connectivity

27 Nov 2024

SA boosts business events presence at IBTM World 2024

MICE

SA boosts business events presence at IBTM World 2024

20 Nov 2024

Tourism

SA's film industry attracts over R5bn foreign investment boosting tourism

19 Nov 2024

Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

MICE

Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

7 Nov 2024

Tourism

Johannesburg Tourism Company promotes Xolile Maswanganyi to sector support manager

31 Oct 2024

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

South African Tourism

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

Issued by South African Tourism 30 Oct 2024

Hospitality

Fedhasa: SA women's determination in hospitality sector endures despite hardships

30 Oct 2024

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Travel

Cruise tourism injects R1.32bn into WCape's economy for 2023-24

25 Oct 2024

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

Tourism

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

23 Oct 2024

Cape Town, NYC, and Berlin join forces to redefine travel

Travel

Cape Town, NYC, and Berlin join forces to redefine travel

10 Oct 2024

Personalised marketing in travel: Why knowing your audience matters

Marketing

Personalised marketing in travel: Why knowing your audience matters

Rachel Irvine 10 Oct 2024

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HR & Management

Department announces gazetting of remote work visitor visa

9 Oct 2024

SA's wine industry gains momentum with local and international demand

Import/Export

SA's wine industry gains momentum with local and international demand

1 Oct 2024

Source: Wikimedia Commons. Waterfall in Blyde River Canyon.

Tourism & Travel

SA's N4 corridor: driving tourism and economic recovery

30 Sep 2024

Source: !Xaus Lodge.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Potential impact of land reform in tourism - How the sector can uplift communities

Peter Setou 25 Sep 2024

Green businesses receive R140m boost from GTIP

Tourism

Green businesses receive R140m boost from GTIP

25 Sep 2024

Tourism leadership conference tackles inclusive growth, job creation in SA

Tourism

Tourism leadership conference tackles inclusive growth, job creation in SA

23 Sep 2024

South Africa’s heritage: A journey to learn and inspire future travellers

Tourism

South Africa’s heritage: A journey to learn and inspire future travellers

Thembisile Sehloho 23 Sep 2024

Remote worker visa, tour scheme to boost SA’s tourism and economy

Travel

Remote worker visa, tour scheme to boost SA’s tourism and economy

18 Sep 2024

Tourism

Euromonitor: SA sees 40% rise in tourism, surpassing 8 million visitors

11 Sep 2024

Tourism drives economic growth in SA with inclusive initiatives

Tourism

Tourism drives economic growth in SA with inclusive initiatives

9 Sep 2024

Wesgro unveils digital playbooks to enhance tourism in Cape Town, WCape

Tourism

Wesgro unveils digital playbooks to enhance tourism in Cape Town, WCape

6 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Daniel Trappler, senior director – development sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG).

Retail & Hospitality Property

The future of African hospitality: Investment, innovation and strategic partnerships

2 Sep 2024

Home Affairs introduces new scheme to boost tourism from China and India

Tourism

Home Affairs introduces new scheme to boost tourism from China and India

2 Sep 2024

South Africa prepares to launch into astro-tourism

Tourism

South Africa prepares to launch into astro-tourism

27 Aug 2024

Addressing the gender gap in tourism's leadership roles

Tourism

Addressing the gender gap in tourism's leadership roles

Inga Mtolo 27 Aug 2024

Women fuel South Africa’s tourism sector growth

Tourism

Women fuel South Africa’s tourism sector growth

23 Aug 2024

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Responsible Tourism

How to wander responsibly: Sustainable tourism practices and legal compliance in South Africa

Lize-Mari Doubell and Candice Meyer 23 Aug 2024

Source: Steenberg

Hospitality

Experience-driven travel fuels revenue growth: South Africa's RevPAR and ADR rise

13 Aug 2024

Tech and Tourism Conference unveils TechTour Pitch Den for innovative travel solutions

Technology

Tech and Tourism Conference unveils TechTour Pitch Den for innovative travel solutions

13 Aug 2024

Satsa announces Rachel Nxele as vice chairperson

Tourism

Satsa announces Rachel Nxele as vice chairperson

13 Aug 2024

#WomensMonth: Bronwen Auret on raising the bar for quality assurance in South African tourism

Tourism

#WomensMonth: Bronwen Auret on raising the bar for quality assurance in South African tourism

Robin Fredericks 13 Aug 2024

Minister of Science and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, gave the opening keynote for the first IAU general assembly on in Africa.

Skills Development

SA hosts historic International Astronomical Union General Assembly

Lindsey Schutters 7 Aug 2024

Marketing

Tourism Marketing Conference to highlight new trends and strategies

2 Aug 2024

SA tourism businesses receive R6m boost for global trade show participation

Tourism

SA tourism businesses receive R6m boost for global trade show participation

29 Jul 2024