https://www.bizcommunity.com/TourismTrends South Africa Tourism & Travel trends | Bizcommunity news 15 Trends news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/TourismTrends en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:12:02 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-luxury-travel-shift-creates-new-opportunities-390228a Luxury travel is no longer defined purely by five-star accommodation, exclusivity and personalised service. Increasingly, affluent travellers are looking for deeper, more meaningful experiences rooted in culture, sustainability, wellness and authenticity; trends that position Africa strongly within the global luxury tourism market. 1-268473 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arabian-travel-market-2026-moves-to-september-dates-178896a Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from 14 to 17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, following consultations with exhibitors and tourism industry stakeholders. 1-268348 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-led-events-worldclass-as-table-mountain-immersive-experience-wins-global-award-067615a An immersive experience held on top of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain, the inaugural Skift Africa Megatrends event, has won its organisers Bronze in the B2B Event category at the prestigious 2026 Eventex Awards. 1-268227 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-ai-to-affordability-the-trends-redefining-foodservice-in-2026-289577a According to Unilever Food Solutions’ latest Future Menus report, rising costs, tighter margins and discerning diners is reshaping what ends up on the plate. 1-268080 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends South Africa 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/q1-2026-africa-leads-sa-tourism-uk-and-germany-top-western-arrivals-736812a South Africa’s tourism sector in the first quarter of 2026 was overwhelmingly driven by holiday travel, with regional African markets forming the backbone of arrivals and the United Kingdom and Germany consistently leading long-haul Western source countries, according to Statistics South Africa. 1-267702 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends 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 Trends South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-travellers-shift-to-slower-immersive-travel-in-sa-069015a South Africa is attracting a growing number of international visitors seeking longer stays and more immersive travel experiences, as global trends shift away from fast-paced tourism. 1-267127 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Trends 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 Trends South Africa