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 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:26:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/home-affairs-launches-digitalised-trusted-employer-scheme-phase-ii-967284a The Department of Home Affairs has on Monday gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South Africa's immigration system to reduce red tape, attract investment and support economic growth and job creation. 1-270074 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/boeketlong-lodge-partners-with-sam-hospitality-on-a-3-month-staff-transformation-programme-301628a In an industry where staff training is often reduced to a one-day workshop or a once-off seminar, Boeketlong Lodge in Jane Furse, Limpopo, has demonstrated that genuine hospitality excellence requires something far more ambitious. 1-270073 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maximising-the-growth-opportunity-for-luxury-tented-camps-in-africa-290517a The global tented camp market is experiencing remarkable growth, projected to reach $4.32bn by 2033. (Tented Camp Market Research Report 2033). This overall surge is fuelled by increasing demand for experiential travel, rising disposable incomes, and the rising popularity of eco-tourism and sustainable accommodation approaches. 1-270070 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-chefs-unveils-junior-squad-for-2026-culinary-world-cup-967264a The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) has announced the 10-member Junior Team Masakhane Training Squad that will begin preparations to represent South Africa at the 2026 Culinary World Cup, taking place in Luxembourg from 21 to 25 November. 1-270054 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/canada-bans-congo-arrivals-while-south-africa-adds-ebola-questionnaire-301618a The South African and Canadian governments are taking measures for those travelling to and from the DRC and Uganda as the countries deal with a devastating Ebola outbreak, which has recorded more than 2,100 cases, including 828 deaths. 1-270043 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-wilderness-skills-to-economic-impact-how-safari-guides-are-shaping-africa-tourism-future-523870a Travellers are seeking more than traditional game drives. Increasingly, they want immersive experiences that deepen their understanding of wildlife, conservation and the natural world. 1-270036 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/george-hunter-to-represent-sa-at-diageo-world-class-finals-189426a Following a mixology showdown anchored by Diageo’s World Class competition, George Hunter walked away with the coveted grand prize and was announced as the South African representative for the prestigious annual Diageo World Class finals. 1-270028 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-r230m-superyacht-marina-reaches-construction-milestone-634941a Cape Town's Quay 7 Superyacht Marina has moved from planning into physical construction, with the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town marking the milestone with a keel laying ceremony at the Port of Cape Town last week. 1-270041 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mea-travel-spending-to-surge-48-by-2030-967204a The regional travel economy across the Middle East and Africa is projected to expand by 47.7% between 2025 and 2030, injecting more than US$50bn in additional value into the sector. 1-270024 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-launches-golf-tourism-push-to-win-global-market-share-842613a Government, tourism, and hospitality leaders have officially launched the Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC), a coordinated effort to scale the continent's share of the highly lucrative global golf travel market. 1-269999 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa