https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/747.html South Africa news 15 Travel news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/747.html en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:43:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gauteng-reports-uptick-in-malaria-cases-amid-regional-travel-risks-392218a Following a report of a rise in malaria cases in the province, the Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms of the potentially life-threatening disease. 1-267443 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/last-call-for-100000-wilderness-impact-challenge-entries-403359a Entries for the 2026 Wilderness Impact Challenge are open for the next 10 days, with the official deadline on 30 April. The challenge invites innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, system builders, and community leaders worldwide to compete for a $100,000 prize. 1-267425 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wtm-report-flags-digital-sustainability-gaps-in-africas-tourism-growth-514450a Africa’s tourism recovery remains uneven despite strong headline growth, according to the latest WTM Africa State of the Industry Report, which highlights widening gaps in aviation capacity, sustainability compliance and digital readiness across the continent. 1-267416 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/swartlands-art-scene-reshapes-weekend-getaways-near-cape-town-847723a Just 40 minutes from Cape Town, the Swartland is known for its wine farms, wheat fields and coastal landscapes, but a growing network of studios, galleries and events is reshaping the region into one of the Western Cape’s most compelling creative destinations. 1-267409 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jet-fuel-shortages-disrupt-flights-amid-middle-east-conflict-736612a Airlines and governments are raising concerns over tightening jet fuel supplies and rising costs linked to the Iran war, with carriers cutting capacity, adjusting routes and warning of further disruption to travel demand. 1-267402 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wtm-africa-2026-sees-record-global-participation-at-cticc-069705a WTM Africa 2026 has opened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13 to 15 April 2026, bringing together 8,000 trade professionals from 63 countries in its most internationally diverse edition to date, reinforcing Africa’s growing position in global tourism markets. 1-267317 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/table-mountain-in-the-running-for-africas-top-tourist-attraction-title-958594a Table Mountain has been nominated once again for Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2026 World Travel Awards, with public voting now open for supporters to help secure the title. 1-267214 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/easter-travel-jumps-21-as-12-million-cross-sas-borders-403049a Cross-border travel surged during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.27 million travellers processed across South Africa’s ports of entry, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA). 1-267215 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/saa-ceo-john-lamola-to-step-down-847423a South African Airways (SAA) Group CEO Professor John Lamola will step down at the end of April 2026, as the airline begins the process of appointing a new permanent chief executive. 1-267209 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-untapped-322bn-tourism-potential-hinges-on-tackling-key-barriers-625691a Africa’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, but recovery remains uneven across key markets, including South Africa, where performance has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, the continent is positioned to tap into a projected $322bn tourism economy by 2035, if structural barriers can be addressed through coordinated action across infrastructure, mobility, policy, and skills development. 1-267191 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Travel South Africa