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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

Finding joy in a South African summer

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The Winchester Cape Town unveils art-led room and event space refresh

The Winchester Cape Town unveils art-led room and event space refresh

The Winchester Cape Town unveils art-led room and event space refresh

The Winchester Cape Town unveils art-led room and event space refresh

10 Dec 2025

World Tourism Film Awards 2025 celebrate top global tourism videos

World Tourism Film Awards 2025 celebrate top global tourism videos

8 Dec 2025

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Museum of Illusions Cape Town sees 80,000 visitors in first 5 months

Museum of Illusions Cape Town sees 80,000 visitors in first 5 months

18 Nov 2025

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SanParks starts road upgrade project at Mapungubwe National Park

18 Nov 2025

Shaikha Al Nowais makes history as UN Tourism's first woman leader

Shaikha Al Nowais makes history as UN Tourism's first woman leader

17 Nov 2025

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Hospitality doubles down on human talent in response to AI transformation

Sandra Kneubuhler 14 Nov 2025

SA Tourism has opened exhibitor registrations for the 2026 Meetings Africa trade show and appointed a 13-member advisory panel for the event. Source: ( )

Meetings Africa 2026 opens exhibitor registrations

14 Nov 2025

Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) has appointed Rendani Khorombi as executive head of tourism strategic services. (Image supplied)

Johannesburg Tourism new executive head to drive city’s tourism strategy

13 Nov 2025

Seychelles' 15th Minister for Tourism, Nicola Amanda J Bernstein. (image supplied)

Seychelles appoints new tourism and culture minister

12 Nov 2025

South Africa recognised as a top travel destination at WTM London 2025

South Africa recognised as a top travel destination at WTM London 2025

11 Nov 2025

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

Source: Outeniqua Choo Tjoe

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

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