https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/788.html South Africa Tourism, Travel & Hospitality news 15 Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/788.html en-us Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:15:39 +0200 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 Technology 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 Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/atm-2026-puts-future-of-global-travel-in-focus-308708a The forces reshaping global travel will take centre stage at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, with government ministers, policymakers and senior industry leaders gathering in Dubai to examine the future of the sector. 1-271653 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-month-puts-domestic-travel-and-digital-growth-in-focus-412649a Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has officially launched Tourism Month in Durban with the theme “Growing South Africa’s Tourism Sector in the Digital Era”. The campaign combines a renewed push for domestic travel with a focus on technology, artificial intelligence and broader participation in the tourism economy. 1-270815 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-luxury-travel-market-shifts-towards-more-personalised-experiences-523640a Africa's luxury travel market is shifting as travellers increasingly seek a stronger sense of place, authentic destination experiences and alternatives to standardised hotel stays. 1-270776 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/radisson-brings-ai-hotel-discovery-to-chatgpt-856383a As travellers increasingly use artificial intelligence to research and plan trips, Radisson Hotel Group has partnered with Accenture to launch a ChatGPT app that helps users discover, compare and book hotels across more than 100 countries. 1-270519 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-wont-replace-travel-agents-but-it-could-leave-tourism-businesses-behind-856713a "Artificial intelligence will not replace the human touch in tourism. It will replace businesses that fail to recognise how travellers are changing." The tourism industry has adapted to waves of technological change over the past few decades. From the rise of the internet and online booking platforms to mobile travel apps, each innovation has changed how people travel without eliminating the role of travel professionals. 1-270499 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology 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 Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rx-global-danielle-curtis-on-resilience-technology-and-the-future-of-travel-408869a South African tourism businesses have a significant opportunity to strengthen their position in one of the world's highest-value outbound travel markets, according to Danielle Curtis, regional portfolio director – UAE at RX Global. 1-269635 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology 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 Technology South Africa