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 Sat, 30 May 2026 19:33:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-outpaces-global-travel-slowdown-with-22-growth-289717a African airlines recorded a 2.2% increase in passenger demand in April 2026, even as global air travel demand declined by 3.4% amid ongoing disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). 1-268570 Fri, 29 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/planned-rand-water-maintenance-may-affect-municipalities-industries-and-mines-623171a Rand Water has reminded residents and businesses of planned maintenance at its Palmiet and Zuikerbosch systems, which is expected to cause water-supply interruptions between Friday, 29 May and Friday, 17 July 2026. 1-268521 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-tourism-arrivals-jump-despite-flight-disruptions-512060a South Africa recorded 989,329 international tourist arrivals in April 2026, marking a 19.5% year-on-year increase despite ongoing global aviation disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. 1-268526 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/countries-tighten-travel-measures-following-ebola-outbreak-956404a Governments around the world are introducing stricter travel screening, quarantine measures and border controls following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern linked to the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 1-268524 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-targets-15-million-international-arrivals-by-2030-178656a Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa’s tourism sector is increasingly positioning itself as a key driver of economic growth, employment and investment, with government targeting 15 million international arrivals annually by 2030. 1-268508 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-events-drive-strong-hotel-occupancy-178046a Cape Town’s growing events calendar continues driving strong demand across the city’s hospitality sector, with major sporting, cultural and business events regularly pushing accommodation occupancy levels above 80% during peak periods. 1-268498 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-urges-food-service-kitchens-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected-390288a Food safety plans may look perfect on paper, but real-world challenges quickly put them to the test — from power cuts during service and late deliveries disrupting the cold chain, to busy weekend shifts where kitchens are pushed to capacity and staff are under pressure to keep orders moving. 1-268483 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-luxury-travel-shift-creates-new-opportunities-390228a Luxury travel is no longer defined purely by five-star accommodation, exclusivity and personalised service. Increasingly, affluent travellers are looking for deeper, more meaningful experiences rooted in culture, sustainability, wellness and authenticity; trends that position Africa strongly within the global luxury tourism market. 1-268473 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-must-tell-its-own-tourism-story-067925a As Africa Month places renewed focus on the continent’s identity, growth and global standing, tourism leaders say Africa must take greater ownership of how it markets itself to the world. 1-268437 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-carmen-lerm-the-weskus-guru-behind-fusiondesign-and-west-coast-way-390278a Some people build brands, others build connections. For more than 20 years, FusionDesign founder Carmen Lerm has done both. She has helped businesses, destinations, and communities share stories that feel real, meaningful, and memorable. 1-268403 Mon, 25 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa