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 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:07:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/agulhas-lighthouse-precinct-upgrade-targets-tourism-growth-and-local-jobs-625301a Government has unveiled new tourism infrastructure at the Agulhas National Park lighthouse precinct, with the investment aimed at improving visitor access and supporting economic activity in the Overberg region. 1-267301 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-untapped-322bn-tourism-potential-hinges-on-tackling-key-barriers-625691a Africa’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, but recovery remains uneven across key markets, including South Africa, where performance has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, the continent is positioned to tap into a projected $322bn tourism economy by 2035, if structural barriers can be addressed through coordinated action across infrastructure, mobility, policy, and skills development. 1-267191 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/demystifying-ai-how-technology-is-shaping-tourism-today-625621a The tourism industry is being pulled into artificial intelligence faster than many businesses fully understand it, and industry leaders warn that without clarity, the risks could outweigh the opportunity. 1-267161 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-most-luxury-safari-lodges-are-losing-repeat-guests-and-dont-even-know-it-736022a In the luxury safari and boutique hospitality space, full occupancy often creates a false sense of security. 1-267082 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/club-med-reimagines-travel-as-storytelling-with-the-ultimate-escape-281517a Today’s travellers are no longer simply booking holidays, they are seeking immersive experiences that feel cinematic, emotional and memorable. 1-267070 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-still-travelling-but-tighter-budgets-and-fuel-hikes-are-driving-domestic-choices-392618a As the Easter holidays approach, insights from a Cape Town Tourism (CTT) travel survey for April 2026 show that while global uncertainty affects sentiment, South Africans are still travelling, with a clear preference for domestic trips and value-focused choices. 1-267043 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-angola-shift-to-action-with-joint-tourism-plan-733502a South Africa and Angola have moved to deepen tourism and trade ties, with a new action plan and expanded air access aimed at boosting travel, investment and regional growth. 1-266992 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/city-lodge-hotels-partners-with-edgars-club-for-more-savings-955784a South Africans looking to stretch their travel budgets this Easter and beyond just got a welcome boost. City Lodge Hotels has partnered with Edgars Club to offer members exclusive discounts of up to 30% on weekend stays (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays) across its network of 57 hotels in southern Africa. 1-266974 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wtm-africa-2026-programme-spotlights-ai-wine-tourism-and-skills-gaps-844663a With two weeks to go before WTM Africa 2026, organisers have released a programme focused on key shifts shaping the continent’s tourism sector, including artificial intelligence, skills development, and niche growth segments such as wine tourism. 1-266949 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/let-city-lodge-hotels-save-your-stay-this-easter-955704a You did everything right – read the reviews, zoomed in on the photos, checked the location twice…and then you arrived. The horror! We call it “flatfishing” – when your holiday accommodation looks like a dream online but is a total nightmare in person. 1-266924 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa