https://www.bizcommunity.com/Tourism South Africa Tourism, Travel & Hospitality news 15 Tourism & Travel news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Tourism en-us Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:40:55 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-cuts-fuel-surcharge-for-second-week-as-prices-ease-847333a FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharge for a second consecutive week, following a slight decline in Jet A1 fuel prices after the recent spike linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 1-267589 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/johannesburg-property-market-opens-new-opportunities-for-aparthotel-growth-736262a As demand for short-term rentals continues to surge across South Africa’s major cities, investors are increasingly shifting away from traditional buy-to-let models in search of higher-yield opportunities. 1-267572 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rural-tourism-reshapes-sas-hospitality-offering-403909a Rural tourism experiences are increasingly reshaping South Africa’s hospitality sector, with travellers showing growing interest in destinations that centre local knowledge, cultural exchange and community participation as part of the guest journey. 1-267565 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-positioned-as-economic-driver-ahead-of-indaba-2026-281797a South Africa is positioning tourism as a core driver of economic growth ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, with government calling for deeper continental cooperation, increased investment, and stronger private sector participation in the industry. 1-267550 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iconic-garden-route-resort-secures-4-star-grading-after-major-refurbishment-403969a ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route has been awarded a four-star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The property has been part of Wilderness since the early 1900s and joined the ANEW Hotels & Resorts portfolio, on 1 October 2025. It has, over the decades, welcomed both local and international travellers to the region over many years. 1-267535 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/responsible-tourism-is-the-growth-discipline-cape-town-needs-847393a As CEO of Cape Town Tourism, I believe we need to be more honest with ourselves. Tourism leaders are often quick to celebrate growth and slow to question its impact. That is a problem. 1-267529 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/taste-of-thailand-kicks-off-at-food-lovers-market-and-market-kokoro-in-gauteng-170046a Taste of Thailand has launched successfully, introducing authentic Thai flavours to shoppers in Gauteng, with more in-store experiences to follow at Food Lover’s Market and Market Kokoro. 1-267498 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-reshapes-tourism-visibility-industry-urged-to-integrate-systems-625521a Tourism is no longer just competing for attention. It is competing for visibility inside systems that decide what travellers see before they even reach a website. 1-267461 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-rules-redefine-travel-procurement-for-sa-government-403319a Draft public procurement regulations published by the Minister of Finance propose significant changes to how South African government institutions will procure travel and accommodation services, introducing new pricing rules, procurement structures and supplier requirements. 1-267455 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gauteng-reports-uptick-in-malaria-cases-amid-regional-travel-risks-392218a Following a report of a rise in malaria cases in the province, the Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms of the potentially life-threatening disease. 1-267443 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa