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City Sightseeing Cape Town wins double at 2025 Viator Experience Awards

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Pullman Cape Town welcomes Thuthukile Moloto as general manager

Philippe Marechal returns as GM to lead next chapter at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel

Radisson OR Tambo announces key leadership appointments

The World Travel and Tourism Council announces Manfredi Lefebvre as chair-elect

Matthew Brink takes on sales director role at Silvan Safari and Camissa House

Kobie Lochner steps into CEO role at Historic Wines of the Cape

Radisson OR Tambo appoints Peet Grobbelaar as operations director

Mhondoro Safari Lodge appoints Patrick Nazinga as new head chef

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Wyndham to open first internationally branded resort in The Gambia

Tourvest and Lagardère Travel Retail sign strategic agreement to boost travel retail in Africa

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Africa and Indian Ocean’s best shine at 2025 World Travel Awards

New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

Cape Town’s young hospitality stars rise through Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

Cape Town’s young hospitality stars rise through Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

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New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

New report urges urgent investment in regenerative tourism innovation

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Tony Balabanoff retires after lifetime in hospitality

Tony Balabanoff retires after lifetime in hospitality

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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 18 Feb 2025

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

Applications open for Wesgro's leisure tourism event partnerships

18 Feb 2025

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Digital nomads row — Cape Town mayor suggests tax on short-term rentals to protect locals

Suné Payne 14 Feb 2025

Spier Wine Farm's reimagined hotel opens March 2025

Spier Wine Farm's reimagined hotel opens March 2025

14 Feb 2025

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

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

13 Feb 2025

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TGCSA offers free grading initiative for SA tourism

12 Feb 2025

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RoomRaccoon reports accelerated revenue growth for independent hotels

11 Feb 2025

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Hampton by Hilton opens first property in Africa

11 Feb 2025

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

Western Cape Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme Fund applications open

10 Feb 2025

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City

Taste the change at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City

City Lodge Hotels 7 Feb 2025

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

7 Feb 2025

South African diners prioritise service and quality over food and price

South African diners prioritise service and quality over food and price

6 Feb 2025

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

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

City Lodge Hotels 6 Feb 2025

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

SA sees tourism rebound with 8.92 million arrivals in 2024

6 Feb 2025

Unlocking the revenue potential of the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Unlocking the revenue potential of the Cape Town Cycle Tour

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Western Cape tops buy-to-let, while KZN lags – Standard Bank

Chiko Manokore 4 Feb 2025

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

3 Feb 2025

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

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

3 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Shaping tomorrow’s travel industry - innovation, sustainability, and purpose

#BizTrends2025: Shaping tomorrow’s travel industry - innovation, sustainability, and purpose

Olivier Perillat-Piratoine 31 Jan 2025

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

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

Lume Communications 31 Jan 2025

City Lodge Hotels’ Chef Trevor Boyd to shape SA’s competition landscape

City Lodge Hotels’ Chef Trevor Boyd to shape SA’s competition landscape

City Lodge Hotels 31 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: The future of travel - how connection, conscience, and custom comforts redefine 2025

#BizTrends2025: The future of travel - how connection, conscience, and custom comforts redefine 2025

Marc Harding 31 Jan 2025

Global air travel rebounds with record demand in 2024

Global air travel rebounds with record demand in 2024

31 Jan 2025

Satsa, Fair Trade Tourism partner to boost responsible tourism in SA

Satsa, Fair Trade Tourism partner to boost responsible tourism in SA

30 Jan 2025

Castle Lager and Play Braamfontein partner to reopen Kitchener’s Carvery Bar

Castle Lager and Play Braamfontein partner to reopen Kitchener’s Carvery Bar

30 Jan 2025

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Acsa reports strong peak travel period and outlook for 2026

29 Jan 2025

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Meetings Africa to fuel SA’s tourism economy growth

29 Jan 2025

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Oshoek Port reopens after accident disrupts operations

28 Jan 2025

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Jordan Hollander 28 Jan 2025

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5 key travel trends shaping the cruise industry in 2025

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Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

16 Jan 2025

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SAOTA's masterpiece: Noom Hotel Abidjan blends luxury with African heritage

27 Nov 2024

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African marketers gear up for AMC’s 3rd annual awards in Mombasa

4 Sep 2024

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

CrowdStrike Falcon glitch disrupts global services across sectors

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