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 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:45:59 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-blaauwklippen-uses-documentary-storytelling-to-strengthen-destination-marketing-286357a Storytelling plays an important role in destination marketing, but for Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, it was also an opportunity to preserve more than three centuries of history. 1-269790 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-volunteer-tourism-organisation-gvi-closes-731842a Global volunteer tourism organisation GVI has announced it is closing after nearly 30 years, with all current and future programmes cancelled as the company enters formal liquidation. The closure affects participants, staff, suppliers and conservation and community projects supported by the organisation around the world. 1-269752 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/royal-malewane-refreshes-flagship-lodge-in-greater-kruger-519630a Malewane Lodge, the first property in the Royal Malewane collection in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park, has reopened following an extensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the guest experience while retaining its signature safari style. 1-269746 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-tourism-leadership-forum-returns-with-focus-on-intra-african-travel-064145a The eighth Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Investment Roundtable will return to Polokwane, Limpopo, from 2 to 4 September 2026, bringing together tourism and hospitality leaders from across the continent to explore strategies for boosting intra-African travel, destination development and investment. 1-269707 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-food-tourism-is-fuelling-kwazulu-natal-and-south-africa-travel-boom-620091a Food is becoming a defining factor in how travellers choose their destinations, placing culinary tourism firmly on the global travel agenda. For KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and South Africa, this growing appetite for authentic culinary experiences presents an opportunity to showcase rich cultural heritage while strengthening tourism, local businesses and economic growth. 1-269691 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rx-global-danielle-curtis-on-resilience-technology-and-the-future-of-travel-408869a South African tourism businesses have a significant opportunity to strengthen their position in one of the world's highest-value outbound travel markets, according to Danielle Curtis, regional portfolio director – UAE at RX Global. 1-269635 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/city-lodge-hotels-backs-milestone-safety-drive-in-nelson-mandela-bay-408849a City Lodge Hotels has added its voice to a landmark public-private safety initiative in Nelson Mandela Bay, as 17 newly graduated tourism safety officers are deployed across the city’s key tourism nodes to combat crime, support visitors and strengthen the destination’s appeal. 1-269615 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r31m-mthontsi-lodge-and-conference-centre-opens-in-eastern-cape-286627a The Department of Tourism has opened the Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre in KwaMaqoma in the Eastern Cape, marking a R31m investment aimed at growing heritage tourism, creating jobs and supporting local economic development. 1-269610 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tmacc-honours-entrepreneurs-shaping-cape-town-tourism-economy-064515a The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has recognised entrepreneurs and small businesses helping strengthen Cape Town's tourism economy through its Supplier Development and Supplier Excellence Awards. 1-269527 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/international-tourism-arrivals-climb-128-as-sa-eyes-new-markets-397838a South Africa recorded 4,220,586 international tourist arrivals between January and May 2026, up 12.8% on the same period last year, with strong growth across African, European and overseas markets as the country continues to expand its international tourism reach. 1-269513 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa