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 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:11:22 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nelson-mandela-bay-deploys-new-tourism-safety-officers-to-boost-visitor-security-397318a Nelson Mandela Bay has deployed a new cohort of tourism safety officers to key tourism areas as part of efforts to improve visitor safety and strengthen the city's appeal as a tourism destination. 1-269143 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/foreign-visitors-lift-cape-town-tourism-to-r245bn-but-domestic-spend-falls-731052a Cape Town's tourism economy continues to show remarkable resilience, generating R24.5bn in direct visitor spend in 2025 and supporting more than 106,000 jobs. 1-269042 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kora-brings-local-payment-options-to-airlines-expanding-across-africa-620971a Payment infrastructure platform Kora has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Financial Gateway (IFG), expanding access to Africa’s payment ecosystem for airlines and travel businesses worldwide. 1-269021 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-tourism-strikes-gold-3-times-over-845673a In a dazzling display of creative and marketing excellence, Cape Town Tourism (CTT) has won not one, not two, but three gold awards at the prestigious International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA). The awards recognise the city's outstanding contributions to tourism, filmmaking, and destination marketing, and signal to the world that Cape Town is a world-class destination and storyteller. 1-268979 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-mountain-cableway-to-close-for-annual-maintenance-956734a Visitors planning a trip to Table Mountain between 27 July and 9 August 2026 will need to make alternative arrangements as the Table Mountain Cableway temporarily closes for its annual maintenance programme. 1-268904 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dont-hibernate-escape-the-winter-chill-with-affordable-coastal-getaways-956144a This winter, City Lodge Hotels is inviting South Africans to swap icy mornings and electric blankets for sunshine, fresh sea air and memorable family adventures along the country's coastline. 1-268884 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/itffa-2026-honours-global-tourism-films-in-johannesburg-734962a The eighth International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) recently concluded in Johannesburg, recognising tourism films and documentaries from across the world. 1-268872 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-winelands-airport-secures-strategic-project-status-845063a The Cape Winelands Airport development has been granted Strategic Integrated Project (SIP 17) status by Infrastructure South Africa, a move expected to accelerate regulatory approvals and support the project's transition from planning to implementation. 1-268849 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-more-south-african-businesses-are-travelling-to-southeast-asia-623861a Southeast Asia has gradually become one of the most commercially active regions for South African businesses. Trade between South Africa and ASEAN nations has been growing steadily, driven by demand in manufacturing, technology, retail sourcing, and logistics. And as direct air connections improve and more SA companies establish a foothold in the region, the trips are following suit. 1-268811 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kruger-centenary-campaign-raises-funds-for-conservation-and-communities-623711a As Kruger National Park celebrates 100 years of conservation, a new fundraising campaign is supporting wildlife protection, community development and recovery efforts through the sale of a commemorative bracelet. 1-268781 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa