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|  | | Day visitor access to Kruger National Park has resumed after improved weather conditions, although some areas remain closed and visitors are urged to proceed with caution... read |
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 | Cape Town International Airport hit a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, with strong growth in both domestic and international travel... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CAPE TOWN TOURISM In the same week that the Matric Class of 2025 received their results and a new wave of Grade 1 learners took their first steps into school... Read |
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| |  | DORCAS DLAMINI MBELE Dorcas Dlamini Mbele, senior director, commercial for Sub-Saharan Africa at Marriott International, unpacks the key travel trends shaping how South Africans will plan, spend and experience holidays in 2026 – from AI-powered planning to passion-led trips and smarter luxury... Read |  | South Africans embrace blue health escapes, short breaks, last-minute trips, and multi-generational travel in 2026, prioritising wellness and meaningful experiences... Read |
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 | Heavy rainfall in Kruger National Park has forced the full suspension of tourism activities. Only essential access and overnight guests are allowed, while Satara Rest Camp floods and northern roads remain closed... Read |
 | Day visitor access to Kruger National Park has been suspended due to heavy rainfall, with Letaba Rest Camp evacuations underway and northern gates closed... Read |
 | Mantis has announced three new eco-luxury openings across South Africa, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with a remote off-grid sanctuary in Addo leading its 2026 expansion... Read |
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 | Gentrification pressures, limited visibility, and structural barriers have resulted in many local food entrepreneurs being excluded from formal tourism itineraries... Read |
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 | TIME Hotels leverages AI and digital systems to scale operations and support new properties across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia in 2026. Read |
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 | SA Tourism invites tourism businesses to join Team South Africa at ITB Berlin 2026, showcasing the country’s travel experiences to a global audience... Read |
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 | South African Airways and CemAir have partnered on a first-of-its-kind domestic codeshare, allowing travellers to book integrated itineraries and seamless connections to both major cities and regional destinations. Read |
 | Qatar Airways will increase weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban from February 2026, boosting connectivity between South Africa and key global markets through its Doha hub... Read |
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 | CHRIS BLAIR Dr Chris Blair, Group Director at 21st Century, provides a practical roadmap for navigating the new workplace terrain - moving from unemployment and entrepreneurship to leadership, culture, and the tools and mindsets that will define success... Read |
 | DANETTE BREITENBACH In the first episode of RAPT BizTrendsTV 2026, Google's country director, Kabelo Makwane, explains how Google and Africa can work together to solve real problems... Read |
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