https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/378.html South Africa Tourism, Travel & Hospitality news 15 Tourism & Travel news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/378.html en-us Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:20:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anew-chapter-for-a-south-african-hospitality-stalwart-301238a ANEW Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Bray as Operations Director, effective 1 August 2026. Bray joins the team from Premier Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Group Operations Manager for many years, and most recently he looked after the quality assurance and customer relations portfolio. 1-270413 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/marriott-expands-all-inclusive-portfolio-into-zanzibar-and-jamaica-523200a Marriott International has signed dual agreements with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to develop two new all-inclusive properties in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Montego Bay, Jamaica, strengthening its presence in key global leisure markets. 1-270386 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unesco-adds-25-new-world-heritage-sites-856573a Unesco has added 25 new sites to its World Heritage List following the conclusion of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea. The new inscriptions include the first World Heritage sites for Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan. 1-270379 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-international-tourist-arrivals-surge-123-in-h1-2026-634321a South Africa welcomed 5,584,473 international tourists during the first half of 2026, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The performance highlights sustained resilience across both regional African markets and key overseas source destinations. 1-270361 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-flight-why-global-connectivity-matters-290947a Longevity on any international flight path is never accidental: routes only endure when they consistently deliver real economic value. As Virgin Atlantic marks 30 years of direct air links between South Africa and the UK, direct connectivity proves to be far more than a routine transport service. 1-270330 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iata-launches-aviation-safety-workshops-across-africa-856583a The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has launched a series of monthly safety training and capacity-building workshops to help strengthen aviation safety management and operational practices across Africa. 1-270319 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanparks-graduates-first-park-management-leadership-cohort-412189a Thirty South African National Parks (SanParks) staff members have graduated as senior and emerging conservation leaders following the completion of a leadership programme developed with the African Leadership University’s (ALU) School of Wildlife Conservation. 1-270305 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/khamkirri-4-star-venue-partners-with-sam-hospitality-for-staff-training-634211a Investing in people remains one of the most effective ways for hospitality businesses to improve guest satisfaction, strengthen their reputation, and increase repeat business. Recognising this, Khamkirri 4-Star Venue, one of the Northern Cape's hidden hospitality gems, partnered with Sam Hospitality to deliver an intensive five-day onsite staff training programme from 22 June to 26 June 2026. 1-270281 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/limitless-cape-town-equipping-youth-with-disabilities-to-build-their-own-businesses-189776a Cape Town Tourism is investing in the next generation of tourism entrepreneurs. The organisation is backing a new group of unemployed youth with disabilities through an accredited 12-month New Venture Creation Learnership, equipping them to build and run their own businesses. 1-270268 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-mountain-cableway-begins-annual-maintenance-shutdown-856443a The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is undergoing its annual maintenance shutdown, with operations suspended until 9 August 2026 while scheduled inspections, testing, servicing and preventative maintenance are carried out across the Cableway system. 1-270269 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa