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 | KANISHKA SINGH AND BHARGAV ACHARYA The new US policy targets people linked to policies Washington says enable uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination or incitement of violence against minority groups... Read |
 | The Gulf is removing visa and payment barriers as the number of Asian visitors continues to rise... Read |
 | Touting the deal as Africa’s first commercial SAF supply agreement, Sasol is seeking similar deals with major European and Middle Eastern airlines... Read |
 | The first vessel of the 2026/27 season, Pacific World, arrived on 17 September, with cruise tourism contributing R1.79bn to Western Cape GDP-R in 2024/25... Read |
| Hospitality |
 | Customised stays, wellbeing, dining and destination character are becoming part of the value proposition for luxury hotels... Read |
 | Gillooly’s Farm is undergoing a major redevelopment, transforming the 44-hectare Johannesburg landmark into a restored botanical garden and lifestyle destination... Read |
 | The White River hotel has expanded restaurant capacity, added permanent jobs and invested in alternative energy... Read |
| Responsible Tourism |
 | ALICE SCOTT Mass sardine die-offs have prompted the government to limit sardine catches until 2 October, but conservationists say this is not enough... Read |
| Tourism |
 | Skills programmes are helping young people living around the Greater Kruger build careers in conservation, hospitality and digital media without leaving their communities... Read |
 | The Department of Tourism is pushing for investment-ready projects that connect inland water experiences with local businesses, skills, markets and ownership... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BUSHTEC From modest beginnings in a small South African town, Bushtec, part of the Canvas and Tent Group, has grown into a global leader in innovative tented and redeployable infrastructure solutions... Read |
 | New ticketing, mobility measures, live information and concessions are expanding access for local and international visitors... Read |
| Travel |
 | Phelan Green Group's electro-sustainable aviation fuel project in Saldanha Bay is leading the way after securing an offtake agreement and a $100m equity commitment... Read |
 | Three additional Jetstream 41 aircraft will increase capacity across Proflight Zambia’s domestic network and support connections between South Africa and destinations across Zambia... Read |
 | KEEGAN STEYN Owning a heritage property means more than holding an asset: it means protecting its stories, landscape and legacy before they disappear... Read |
 | Singapore Airlines took the top global ranking, while Ethiopian Airlines, FlySafair and RwandAir collected major African honours... Read |
| Travel Tech |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE The pace of change in travel is accelerating, with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fintech, robotics and smart mobility increasingly influencing how journeys are discovered, booked and experienced... Read |
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 | From a Durban garage to the Premier League, Swiffy is taking African fintech onto the global stage through a landmark Hull City partnership... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE For Dreyer, Heritage Month offers an opportunity to rethink how South African heritage is presented to consumers, not as nostalgia, but as a contemporary retail proposition capable of competing locally and internationally... Read |
 | Ignoring flexibility can cost employers top talent. Smarter work arrangements can ease commuting burdens and boost retention without inflating payroll budgets... Read |
 | THATO NTSEARE Early exit planning helps founders build more resilient, scalable businesses, strengthen governance and create flexible pathways for long-term value realisation. Read |
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 | Brazen Labs combines senior engineering, practical product thinking and more than 20 years of software delivery experience. We build custom platforms and focused technology products that help organisations improve customer engagement, automate complex workflows and use AI in ways that are useful, measurable and ready for real-world operations. |
 | AI is rapidly moving into South Africa’s lending journey, with consumers increasingly ready to let agents compare, assess and apply for credit... Read |
