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25/09/2025

The opportunity for public comment on whether the City of Cape Town should sell its share in the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is currently open and will close on October 6.

The opportunity for public comment on whether the City of Cape Town should sell its share in the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) …

23/09/2025

Aparthotels are dividing Cape Town’s hospitality industry with traditional hoteliers warning of unfair competition while others argue the model is meeting evolving traveller demand. The debate comes amid a boom in hospitality development in the city, which could see competition deepen even further.

Aparthotels are dividing Cape Town’s hospitality industry with traditional hoteliers warning of unfair competition while others argue the model is …

22/09/2025

As the world starts prioritising eco-friendly and sustainable practices, travellers want to support tourism that contributes to wildlife conservation and benefits local communities. Game lodges are well-placed to fulfill these clients’ wishes.
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22/09/2025

Former aha Hotels & Lodges executives Graeme Edmond and James Robb have launched a new hospitality group, Nightjar Collection.

Former aha Hotels & Lodges executives Graeme Edmond and James Robb have launched a new hospitality group, Nightjar Collection.Both Edmond and Robb …

19/09/2025

Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Chair Jerry Mabena has called for unity in the sector, warning against “challenges that have pitted us against each other”.

Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Chair Jerry Mabena has called for unity in the sector, warning against “challenges that have pitte…

18/09/2025

There was an unmistakable mood of enthusiasm and optimism in the auditorium on Saturday, September 13, as a group of Southern African Tourism Ministers gathered with South African and European travel and tourism leaders at the international conference, ‘Fostering the position of Africa as a primary tourism destination’, hosted by MSC Cruises and The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA). TEHA is an Italian consultancy and an international think tank specialising in strategic studies, training and business events.

There was an unmistakable mood of enthusiasm and optimism in the auditorium on Saturday, September 13, as a group of Southern African Tourism Minis…

17/09/2025

Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years.

Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years.…

16/09/2025

At the recent SATSA Conference, industry leaders warned that South Africa’s over-reliance on Cape Town and the Kruger National Park is limiting growth and leaving other regions underutilised. However, they pointed to collaborative models making inroads in the Western Cape.

At the recent SATSA Conference, industry leaders warned that South Africa’s over-reliance on Cape Town and the Kruger National Park is limiting gro…

15/09/2025

Botswana’s low-impact tourism model is reaching out towards new market segments and simultaneously diversifying products and offerings. The industry is also acutely aware of the need to draw in local communities in order to spread the benefits of tourism.
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15/09/2025

SANParks is using its experience of fighting poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) to tackle crime in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), its CEO has told Parliament.

SANParks is using its experience of fighting poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) to tackle crime in Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), its…

12/09/2025

The members of the recently disbanded Board of SA Tourism are seeking R1.2 million (US$69 000) in funding to meet the legal costs for their bid to have Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s controversial decision to dissolve the Board reversed.

The members of the recently disbanded Board of SA Tourism are seeking R1.2 million (US$69 000) in funding to meet the legal costs for their bid to …

11/09/2025

South Africa’s leading tourism associations have collectively decided not to hand over almost R500 million (US$28.6 million) in collected TOMSA Levy funds to the country’s official destination marketing agency, SA Tourism.

South Africa’s leading tourism associations have collectively decided not to hand over almost R500 million (US$28.6 million) in collected TOMSA Lev…