https://www.bizcommunity.com/SATourismCorporate South Africa Bizcommunity | South African Tourism Corporate news 15 South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/SATourismCorporate en-us Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:47:23 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/raising-the-standard-a-year-in-review-for-south-africas-visitor-experience-516230a For Bronwen Auret, chief quality assurance officer at the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, 2025 was a year defined by confidence and renewal. “Visitor experience is at the heart of South Africa’s tourism story,” she says. “When travellers feel safe, inspired and valued, they become our best ambassadors.” 1-264346 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/homegrown-travel-still-powers-south-africas-tourism-recovery-849873a Domestic tourism is still the pulse of South Africa’s visitor economy, driving local employment and sustaining the sector through uncertainty. Head of domestic tourism Mashoto Mokgethi says South Africans themselves remain the industry’s greatest strength. “Domestic tourism is the backbone of our economy,” she says. “It keeps the sector alive throughout the year and ensures that tourism benefits reach communities directly.” 1-264179 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/finding-joy-in-a-south-african-summer-627631a For Thandiwe Mathibela, general manager for global PR, communications and stakeholder relations, and acting chief marketing officer at South African Tourism, the global brand campaign 'South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy' has been more than a marketing exercise. It is an invitation to see the country through new eyes. 1-264151 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-business-events-are-vital-to-south-africas-visitor-economy-172486a Business events are no longer just meetings or conferences – they are a powerful engine for South Africa’s visitor economy. In 2023, the sector was valued at an estimated R122bn, up from R72bn in 2022, underlining its growing significance in job creation, regional development, and economic diversification. 1-264058 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-tourism-smmes-can-make-big-bucks-this-december-396188a The Dezemba holiday rush is about to kick into high gear! For tourism businesses, this isn’t just a busy period; it’s a golden opportunity. KwaZulu-Natal, for example, is expecting to welcome over two million visitors, generating an estimated R13bn in economic activity. 1-263983 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-tourism-coo-appointed-acting-ceo-065885a SA Tourism COO Darryl Erasmus has been appointed acting CEO of the entity amid ongoing controversy surrounding the dissolution of the former Board by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille. 1-261947 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sat-europe-films-highlight-europes-strong-growth-momentum-065265a Four dynamic films from South African Tourism’s Europe illustrate how each hub brought the global Live South Africa campaign to life in their respective markets, inspiring travellers across the continent to choose South Africa as their destination of choice. 1-261867 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-pushes-for-sustainable-ocean-economy-at-un-398478a South Africa has urged world leaders to put cooperation at the centre of building a sustainable ocean economy, warning that the future of trade, energy security and livelihoods depends on how nations manage the seas today. Speaking at the High-Level Ocean of the Future meeting at the United Nations in New York, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, said South Africa is ready to work with G20 partners to drive an ocean economy that is “environmentally sustainable, socially just, inclusive, and a true driver of resilience”. 1-261703 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-is-travel-week-and-the-great-south-african-sale-all-about-510550a Sho’t Left Travel Week Campaign is a seven-day promotion of discounted South African tourism related deals and packages. The campaign aims to encourage South Africans to explore their own backyards and enjoy what the country has to offer throughout the year. 1-261116 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uncover-the-heart-of-mzansi-as-time-out-johannesburg-launches-513430a Time Out, the global brand dedicated to inspiring and enabling people to experience the best of the city, has officially launched in Johannesburg. 1-260446 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership South Africa