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 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:28:32 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-spa-market-up-13-but-premium-demand-seeks-slower-personalised-care-403269a The global wellness economy is expanding rapidly, with spa and wellness tourism emerging as one of its fastest-growing categories. 1-267935 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bushtec-unveils-unified-brand-to-deliver-the-value-of-remarkable-experience-403609a Bushtec, a pioneering force in tented camps and solutions, has announced a significant brand evolution, unifying its 55-year heritage as Canvas and Tent and a consortium of specialised brands under a singular Bushtec master brand. A proudly South African success story, the group has grown from its world-renowned Canvas and Tent manufacturing origins to include global design and delivery capabilities for its diverse clients across the hospitality, adventure, military, mining and disaster relief sectors. 1-267865 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vergenoegd-low-named-among-worlds-top-100-sustainable-hotels-514750a Vergenoegd Löw, one of South Africa’s oldest working farms in Stellenbosch, has been ranked among the world’s Top 100 Sustainable Hotels and Resorts by the International Sustainability Awards, which recognised its approach to regenerative hospitality and heritage-led luxury tourism. 1-267816 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-china-tourism-rankings-egypt-tops-readiness-index-625861a African tourism destinations are positioning for growth from China’s outbound travel market, with Egypt, Morocco and Kenya emerging as the continent’s most “China-ready” destinations in a new ranking released at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 in Cape Town. 1-267811 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r750m-hotel-and-conference-centre-to-reshape-waterfall-citys-built-environment-069455a A R750m hotel and conference centre development planned for Mall of Africa is set to significantly expand South Africa’s construction pipeline while reinforcing the shift toward integrated, mixed-use precincts. 1-267687 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eco-tourism-and-sustainability-shape-travel-trends-for-2026-514970a Eco-tourism and sustainability are increasingly shaping global travel decisions, with travellers placing greater emphasis on environmental impact, conservation and community benefit when choosing destinations. 1-267636 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-durbans-museum-of-illusions-experience-170536a Durban is set to step into a world of perception, puzzles and immersive fun as the Museum of Illusions Durban opens at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on 25 April 2026, bringing more than 60 interactive exhibits to KwaZulu-Natal. 1-267638 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tintswalo-expands-cape-town-portfolio-with-luxury-glencairn-seaside-hotel-069445a The Tintswalo Collection has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the opening of Tintswalo Summer House in Glencairn, adding a newly restored heritage property to its portfolio of boutique coastal hotels. 1-267607 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rural-tourism-reshapes-sas-hospitality-offering-403909a Rural tourism experiences are increasingly reshaping South Africa’s hospitality sector, with travellers showing growing interest in destinations that centre local knowledge, cultural exchange and community participation as part of the guest journey. 1-267565 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-positioned-as-economic-driver-ahead-of-indaba-2026-281797a South Africa is positioning tourism as a core driver of economic growth ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, with government calling for deeper continental cooperation, increased investment, and stronger private sector participation in the industry. 1-267550 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa