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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:08:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/major-sporting-events-sa-high-yield-tourism-investment-856903a Major sporting events can generate tourism value well beyond the stadium, bringing international visitors who spend on accommodation, flights, restaurants, attractions and other travel experiences. For South Africa, these events can also create employment, support local businesses and strengthen the country's profile as a tourism destination. 1-270739 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenbosch-tourism-generates-r13bn-and-supports-48007-jobs-856923a Tourism generated R13bn for Stellenbosch and supported 48,007 direct, indirect and induced jobs in 2025, according to the latest annual Tourism Economic Impact Study commissioned by Visit Stellenbosch. 1-270709 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rooms-to-grow-future-leaders-189506a The “suite” spot of learning and skills development in hospitality by Thandeka Sibisi, learning and development manager, ANEW Hotels & Resorts. 1-270678 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-hospitality-reaches-2030-gender-target-early-189566a South Africa's accommodation and food services sector has reached its 2030 employment equity target for women from designated groups in senior management four years ahead of schedule, according to the latest employment equity figures. 1-270688 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nobuhle-magwentshu-brews-a-bigger-future-for-african-coffee-745132a From a township outside Port Shepstone to building a growing coffee brand supplying hotels across South Africa, Asmara Coffee founder Nobuhle Magwentshu is turning her passion for coffee into a business focused on growth, employment and African identity. 1-270662 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/food-service-company-launches-ai-whatsapp-ordering-tool-for-foodservice-sector-301778a South African foodservice distributor Food Service Company (FSC) has introduced an AI-powered WhatsApp ordering platform, allowing chefs and kitchen managers to place orders using text messages or voice notes directly from their kitchens. 1-270603 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/luxury-lodge-collection-brings-four-zambian-safari-destinations-under-one-brand-745172a A new owner-led luxury safari brand has been launched in Zambia, bringing together four of the country's leading safari lodges under a single collection as the destination looks to strengthen its position in Africa's high-end tourism market. 1-270612 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hospitality-leaders-say-ai-collaboration-will-shape-future-growth-412849a The hospitality businesses best positioned for the future will be those that adapt to change rather than wait for certainty, delegates heard at the fourth Hospitality Industry Think Tank, held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on 31 July. 1-270615 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-conference-growth-highlights-the-need-for-local-hospitality-talent-523990a South Africa is attracting a growing number of international conferences, strengthening its position as a leading business events destination. But securing these events is only part of the equation. Maintaining that momentum will depend on whether the country's hospitality sector can consistently deliver the service standards international delegates expect. 1-270606 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wink-aparthotels-expands-to-johannesburg-with-rosebank-property-290717a WINK Aparthotels has expanded into Johannesburg with the opening of WINK Aparthotel Saxon Square in Rosebank, introducing an 80-unit property designed to cater for business travellers, longer-stay guests and residents seeking flexible accommodation. 1-270570 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa