https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/595.html South Africa news 15 Tourism news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/595.html en-us Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:50:54 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-tourism-launches-data-workshops-as-half-of-tourism-data-goes-unused-523420a More than half of the data collected by South African businesses is never analysed, and the average company uses only about a third of the information it holds, a gap that Cape Town Tourism (CTT) says is costing its members their competitive edge. 1-270456 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/va-waterfront-expands-neighbourhood-awards-to-spotlight-cape-town-visitor-economy-856763a The V&A Waterfront is expanding its annual Neighbourhood Awards in 2026, broadening the programme to recognise the diverse businesses and people shaping one of South Africa's most significant tourism and commercial precincts. 1-270449 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lebo-moeng-on-resilience-culture-and-building-a-north-west-tourism-business-967804a When Lebo Moeng received a retrenchment notice after nearly two decades in banking, she used the transition to start her own venture. Today, as founder and director of Letsatsing Lodge, she has built a North West hospitality business rooted in Setswana culture, community growth, and practical resilience. 1-270424 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thailandsouth-africa-business-matching-forum-brings-new-business-opportunities-to-south-africa-634571a South African importers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and hospitality buyers are invited to meet a delegation of export-ready Thai companies visiting Johannesburg on 13 August 2026. 1-270421 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/anew-chapter-for-a-south-african-hospitality-stalwart-301238a ANEW Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Bray as Operations Director, effective 1 August 2026. Bray joins the team from Premier Hotels & Resorts, where he served as Group Operations Manager for many years, and most recently he looked after the quality assurance and customer relations portfolio. 1-270413 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unesco-adds-25-new-world-heritage-sites-856573a Unesco has added 25 new sites to its World Heritage List following the conclusion of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea. The new inscriptions include the first World Heritage sites for Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan. 1-270379 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-international-tourist-arrivals-surge-123-in-h1-2026-634321a South Africa welcomed 5,584,473 international tourists during the first half of 2026, marking a 12.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The performance highlights sustained resilience across both regional African markets and key overseas source destinations. 1-270361 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sanparks-graduates-first-park-management-leadership-cohort-412189a Thirty South African National Parks (SanParks) staff members have graduated as senior and emerging conservation leaders following the completion of a leadership programme developed with the African Leadership University’s (ALU) School of Wildlife Conservation. 1-270305 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/khamkirri-4-star-venue-partners-with-sam-hospitality-for-staff-training-634211a Investing in people remains one of the most effective ways for hospitality businesses to improve guest satisfaction, strengthen their reputation, and increase repeat business. Recognising this, Khamkirri 4-Star Venue, one of the Northern Cape's hidden hospitality gems, partnered with Sam Hospitality to deliver an intensive five-day onsite staff training programme from 22 June to 26 June 2026. 1-270281 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/limitless-cape-town-equipping-youth-with-disabilities-to-build-their-own-businesses-189776a Cape Town Tourism is investing in the next generation of tourism entrepreneurs. The organisation is backing a new group of unemployed youth with disabilities through an accredited 12-month New Venture Creation Learnership, equipping them to build and run their own businesses. 1-270268 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa