https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/778.html South Africa Tourism, Travel & Hospitality news 15 Marketing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/778.html en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:32:18 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arabian-travel-market-2027-taps-into-demand-for-travel-experiences-181976a Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will examine how changing traveller interests are creating new opportunities for tourism businesses under its 2027 theme, Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience. The event takes place from 3 to 6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). 1-272968 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/travel-demand-is-rising-but-tourism-ads-are-failing-to-break-through-969794a Travel demand is growing, but tourism advertising is struggling to capture travellers’ attention, with 60% saying many travel ads look similar and half unable to recall the last tourism advertisement they saw. The findings come from new research by Lions Advisory and Tourise, which examines how tourism brands can respond to changing consumer expectations, digital discovery and the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI). 1-272914 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing 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 Marketing 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 Marketing 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 Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sat-red-bull-collaborationwhat-we-know-uses-stories-to-showcase-sa-969264a Launched during Tourism Month, What We Know is four-part documentary series from Red Bull, presented in collaboration with South African Tourism, that shows audiences a more human view of the country. 1-272054 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patricia-de-lille-calls-for-technology-to-convert-sa-appeal-into-tourist-numbers-070385a World Tourism Day 2026, on Sunday 27 September 2026, saw South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, call for technology and innovation to help convert South Africa’s tourism appeal into more travel, investment, jobs and opportunities for communities. 1-272047 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-marketing-connectivity-shape-cape-town-tourism-growth-853513a Cape Town is placing greater emphasis on digital innovation, international connectivity and measurable marketing outcomes as it looks to grow visitor numbers and tourism’s contribution to the local economy. 1-271399 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thailandsouth-africa-business-matching-forum-brings-new-business-opportunities-to-south-africa-634571a South African importers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and hospitality buyers are invited to meet a delegation of export-ready Thai companies visiting Johannesburg on 13 August 2026. 1-270421 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tbcsa-and-tomsa-roll-out-new-trevor-noah-campaign-for-international-tourism-634661a The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) have officially launched the second Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah campaign, titled Don’t Say We Didn’t Tell You, reinforcing their commitment to growing international tourism demand and strengthening one of South Africa’s most important economic sectors. 1-270111 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing South Africa