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, 25 Oct 2026 00:03:28 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/if-it-trades-like-a-hotel-why-does-cape-town-tax-it-like-a-home-969024a Hotels in Cape Town must operate as businesses, paying commercial property rates and meeting requirements for safety, labour and insurance, while contributing to the tourism economy. 1-272794 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/angola-germany-strengthen-tourism-trade-ties-858233a Angola and Germany are strengthening tourism industry links through a new agreement designed to connect German tour operators and travel distribution professionals with Angola and support the development of tourism products. 1-272689 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-looks-to-turn-food-into-a-tourism-drawcard-969384a South Africa’s food and beverage sector recorded a visitor sentiment score of 90.7 out of 100, highlighting the potential to turn culinary experiences into a stronger tourism offering and create new opportunities for tourism businesses. 1-272674 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-awards-travel-marketing-support-to-tourism-smes-636021a FlySafair has named four South African tourism businesses as winners of its inaugural Travel Booster, providing each with a support package valued at more than R350,000 to help them build industry partnerships, reach new markets and expand their businesses. 1-272661 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/8-cape-town-beaches-secure-blue-flag-status-for-202627-292607a Eight Cape Town beaches have received Blue Flag status for the 2026/27 season, while four others have been named pilot sites ahead of the summer beach season. 1-272640 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellenboschs-garden-town-ties-wine-tourism-to-conservation-858293a Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November 2026, with trail runs, vineyard walks, wine tours and conservation activities connecting tourism with agriculture and biodiversity in the Cape Winelands. 1-272629 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wtm-africa-opens-entries-for-2027-responsible-tourism-awards-525010a Entries are open for the 2027 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, which recognise businesses and destinations demonstrating measurable progress in responsible tourism across Africa. Applications are free and close on 31 December 2026. 1-272566 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vml-birdwatching-at-the-loeries-the-loeries-a-great-stage-for-sat-858303a Thandiwe Mathibela, general PR communications and stakeholder relations at South African Tourism, says Loeries Creative Week is a great stage for SAT. 1-272539 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-creeps-into-the-world-top-50-halloween-destinations-fashionably-late-naturally-747602a Brace yourselves, boils and ghouls. Cape Town has been named among the World's Top 50 Halloween Travel Destinations for 2026 by the global travel trade platform Travel and Tour World (TTW), ranking at #48. 1-272492 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/just-travel-sa-shows-south-africans-how-far-r1050-a-day-can-go-525400a A new SABC1 travel series hosted by Pearl Thusi and Lungile Radu explores destinations across all nine provinces, showing South Africans what they can experience on a budget, with more flexibility or with a little luxury. 1-272486 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Tourism South Africa