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 Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:19:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/travel-bots-are-making-decisions-for-us-convenient-but-should-we-trust-them-295267a Imagine telling your phone that you want a quiet boutique hotel near a city centre, below a certain price, with a decent breakfast and late checkout. A few seconds later, an AI assistant compares the options, explains why each one fits and helps complete the booking. This is no longer hypothetical. 1-273100 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa 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 Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/club-med-looks-to-put-kzns-north-coast-on-the-international-tourism-map-070265a Club Med is looking to turn KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast into a stronger draw for international travellers, using its Beach & Safari resort to introduce guests to a part of South Africa that its executives believe has been overlooked in favour of better-known destinations such as Cape Town and the Kruger National Park. 1-272867 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology 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 Technology 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 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