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Legislation & Regulation

One-Stop Border Post Bill to intensify economic growth

10 hours

Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Gautrain expansion: paving the way for South Africa's future economic growth

Olebogeng Manhe 13 hours

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

Tourism

Joburg launches new tourism training programme to boost job creation

3 days

Image source: Satsa

Tourism

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

Robin Fredericks 23 Oct 2025

Tourism & Travel

KZN Think Tank to unite tourism industry for provincial growth

17 Oct 2025

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

Travel

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

13 Oct 2025

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

Tourism

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

Issued by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa 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)

Tourism

Doing It For Tourism bracelet empowers SMMEs

1 Oct 2025

Source: © World Journeys Four dynamic films from South African Tourism’s Europe illustrate how each hub brought the global Live South Africa campaign to life in their respective markets

South African Tourism

SAT Europe films highlight Europe’s strong growth momentum

30 Sep 2025

Barokologadi - ERP Melorane Game Reserve Partnership is an example of beneficiary communities forging strategic partnerships with private investors that have enabled them to put their land to effective economic use in the tourism industry (Image supplied)

Tourism

Land reform for tourism and conservation

30 Sep 2025

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

Hospitality

SA's tourist accommodation income jumps 11% in July 2025

25 Sep 2025

Tourism's vital role in South Africa's economic future

Tourism

Tourism's vital role in South Africa's economic future

Sandile Phillip 23 Sep 2025

Africa’s hotel pipeline surges as investors target sub-Saharan growth

Hospitality

Africa’s hotel pipeline surges as investors target sub-Saharan growth

19 Sep 2025

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Tourism

South Africa's tourism recovery: Beyond the numbers

Lee-Anne Bac 18 Sep 2025

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Tourism

SA youth showcase digital solutions for sustainable tourism at G20 Hackathon

18 Sep 2025

Table Mountain summit gets new yellow New7Wonders frame

Tourism

Table Mountain summit gets new yellow New7Wonders frame

16 Sep 2025

Source: Archive

Tourism

De Lille sets out key G20 priorities for global tourism

15 Sep 2025

ATM 2026 to showcase innovation in global travel

Tourism

ATM 2026 to showcase innovation in global travel

12 Sep 2025

Social Media

Nepal bans 26 social media sites

8 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

New podcast I Am Tourism Stories gives voice to Africa’s travel sector

3 Sep 2025

Cape Town leads with first-ever AI in Tourism Hub to drive innovation and ethical AI

Tourism

Cape Town leads with first-ever AI in Tourism Hub to drive innovation and ethical AI

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 29 Aug 2025

How women are shaping the future of regenerative tourism

Travel

How women are shaping the future of regenerative tourism

29 Aug 2025

While national tourism turmoil grabs headlines, Cape Town grabs itineraries

Tourism

While national tourism turmoil grabs headlines, Cape Town grabs itineraries

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 27 Aug 2025

Tourism sector responds to SA Tourism board changes

Tourism

Tourism sector responds to SA Tourism board changes

26 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Dorcas Dlamini Mbele on mentorship, empowerment and leading women in hospitality

Tourism

#WomensMonth: Dorcas Dlamini Mbele on mentorship, empowerment and leading women in hospitality

Robin Fredericks 26 Aug 2025

Tourism

New interim team appointed to lead SA Tourism

22 Aug 2025

Source: Archive | Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille

Tourism

SA Tourism Board dissolved with immediate effect

20 Aug 2025

Capital Hotel Group expands Pretoria Trilogy property

Hospitality

Capital Hotel Group expands Pretoria Trilogy property

15 Aug 2025

Women-led luxury hotel opens in Limpopo amid tourism funding boost

Tourism & Travel

Women-led luxury hotel opens in Limpopo amid tourism funding boost

11 Aug 2025

Technology has fuelled overtourism – now it could also help to stem the tide

Tourism

Technology has fuelled overtourism – now it could also help to stem the tide

Adrian Palmer 8 Aug 2025

#WomensMonth: Melanie Leloup on inclusion and growth in SA’s domestic tourism

Tourism

#WomensMonth: Melanie Leloup on inclusion and growth in SA’s domestic tourism

Robin Fredericks 7 Aug 2025

Wine tourism: A golden opportunity for South African wine businesses

Viticulture & Oenology

Wine tourism: A golden opportunity for South African wine businesses

Daneel Rossouw 31 Jul 2025

De Lille outlines tourism budget priorities, reforms and growth plans

Tourism

De Lille outlines tourism budget priorities, reforms and growth plans

23 Jul 2025

TourismX launches inaugural Travel Social Media Awards 2025

Tourism

TourismX launches inaugural Travel Social Media Awards 2025

18 Jul 2025

Sustainable hospitality expo launches to boost eco-tourism in Africa

Hospitality

Sustainable hospitality expo launches to boost eco-tourism in Africa

14 Jul 2025

Tourism budget proposes R2.4bn for 2025/26

Tourism

Tourism budget proposes R2.4bn for 2025/26

10 Jul 2025

Source: Archive | Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille

Tourism

Minister De Lille addresses SA Tourism tender allegations

9 Jul 2025

Marriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola

Hospitality

Marriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola

8 Jul 2025

G20 tourism community outreach kicks off in Northern Cape

Tourism

G20 tourism community outreach kicks off in Northern Cape

4 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism & Travel

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

30 Jun 2025

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

Hospitality

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027

25 Jun 2025

New dinosaur interpretation centre launches at Golden Gate Highlands

Tourism

New dinosaur interpretation centre launches at Golden Gate Highlands

23 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism & Travel

New Cape Town campaign aims to drive tourism and investment growth

12 Jun 2025

South Africa urged to strengthen LGBTQIA+ travel offering

Travel

South Africa urged to strengthen LGBTQIA+ travel offering

11 Jun 2025

Africa’s Eden and FTT join forces for responsible tourism

Responsible Tourism

Africa’s Eden and FTT join forces for responsible tourism

11 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

SA safari lodges lead solar shift to future-proof tourism

6 Jun 2025

TTOS hits 11,000 tourist milestone as digital visas gain traction

Tourism

TTOS hits 11,000 tourist milestone as digital visas gain traction

29 May 2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 grows attendance, boosts Durban economy

Tourism

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 grows attendance, boosts Durban economy

19 May 2025