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#See: Tourism Minister urges travellers to rediscover South Africa this Easter with new campaign

#See: Tourism Minister urges travellers to rediscover South Africa this Easter with new campaign

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New festive season rules for Kruger National Park day visitors

Cape Town takes top international city title at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025

Cape Town takes top international city title at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025Cape Town Tourism

Marriott to open Africa’s first Edition hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Marriott to open Africa’s first Edition hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Festive travel the smart way: South Africans choose value without missing the Dezemba vibe

Festive travel the smart way: South Africans choose value without missing the Dezemba vibeCape Town Tourism

Cape Town takes top international city title at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025

Cape Town takes top international city title at Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2025

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Marriott to open Africa’s first Edition hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

Marriott to open Africa’s first Edition hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

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SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

SanParks, Good Work Foundation partner to expand rural conservation education and jobs

7 Nov 2025

The next big shift in hospitality: Why staff training is the key to guest experience growth in 2026

The next big shift in hospitality: Why staff training is the key to guest experience growth in 2026

Sam Hospitality 5 Nov 2025

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

5 Nov 2025

Global tourism video competition opens for CIFFT Circuit 2026

Global tourism video competition opens for CIFFT Circuit 2026

4 Nov 2025

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

3 Nov 2025

97 SA coastal sites recognised in 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards

97 SA coastal sites recognised in 2025/26 Blue Flag and Green Coast awards

3 Nov 2025

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

Net positive travel honoured at 2025 global tourism awards

31 Oct 2025

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CapeNature goes cashless at key nature reserves

30 Oct 2025

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Nelson Mandela Bay cruise season to boost economy by R120m

29 Oct 2025

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Outeniqua Choo Tjoe set for revival with 25-year concession

28 Oct 2025

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

The role of speciality coffee in 2026: The challenges and opportunities

Iain Evans 28 Oct 2025

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SA’s tourism industry tackles human rights challenges with practical solutions

Robin Fredericks 23 Oct 2025

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Cape Town Marathon cancellation hits tourism, costs millions

22 Oct 2025

Stay, save, smile – it’s summer on your terms!

Stay, save, smile – it’s summer on your terms!

City Lodge Hotels 22 Oct 2025

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Tourism in flux: Why economics, policy and storytelling will decide who wins

Katie Andrews 21 Oct 2025

South Africa’s ‘blue gold’: Ocean economy set to fuel jobs and growth

South Africa’s ‘blue gold’: Ocean economy set to fuel jobs and growth

21 Oct 2025

How treating tourism as infrastructure can drive growth in SA

How treating tourism as infrastructure can drive growth in SA

20 Oct 2025

The top cities for business travel in Europe

The top cities for business travel in Europe

Sure Mithas Travel 17 Oct 2025

Growthpoint backs Cape Winelands Airport with landmark partnership

Growthpoint backs Cape Winelands Airport with landmark partnership

Catchwords 17 Oct 2025

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

Visit Dubai roadshow strengthens ties with SA travel industry

15 Oct 2025

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

President Hotel launches dedicated neurodivergent room offering

13 Oct 2025

International arrivals surge 30.2% as SA’s tourism rebound strengthens

International arrivals surge 30.2% as SA’s tourism rebound strengthens

13 Oct 2025

Taj Hotels announces major expansion across sub-Saharan Africa

Taj Hotels announces major expansion across sub-Saharan Africa

10 Oct 2025

David Frost, CEO of SATSA(pictured) says travellers, overseas tour operators, and the local tourism trade to remain vigilant when making bookings as South Africa gears up for its peak tourism season (image supplied)

SATSA warns against fraudulent operators

6 Oct 2025

Turning dreams into destinations: The story of Pab-Love Guesthouse

Turning dreams into destinations: The story of Pab-Love Guesthouse

Brandscapers 3 Oct 2025

Source: © Boucher Legacy The South African National Parks (SanParks) 20th Annual Kudu Awards are now open for nominations

Nominations open for SanParks 2025 Kudu Awards

3 Oct 2025

The Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Mice) sector’s growth will depend on whether conferences evolve from rigid agendas into immersive experiences. Pictured: Meeting Africa 2025. Source: © Meetings Africa

How SA can shift into the top tier of Mice destinations globally

2 Oct 2025

Unlocking opportunities: How TGCSA’s Basic Quality Verification empowers emerging tourism businesses

Unlocking opportunities: How TGCSA’s Basic Quality Verification empowers emerging tourism businesses

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa 1 Oct 2025

Source: © SAT South Africa’s tourism industry is showing positive signs of recovery and growth

Positive recovery and growth for SA tourism

1 Oct 2025

Handcrafted South African flag bracelets are funding a transformation initiative that has already supported over 100 Black-owned tourism businesses (Image supplied)

Doing It For Tourism bracelet empowers SMMEs

1 Oct 2025

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