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29/07/2025

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has acknowledged the negative impact that unmaintained infrastructure has on tourism along the province’s popular Panorama Route, asserting that it will intensify efforts to conduct repairs despite “budgetary constraints”.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has acknowledged the negative impact that unmaintained infrastructure has on tourism along the provi…

28/07/2025

Cape Town was named ‘Best City in the World’ by TimeOut in January this year, and once again by UK Telegraph readers in July. The Western Cape’s rich cultural tapestry, excellent wines and fabulous cuisine combine with incomparable scenic beauty to create the winning formula.
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28/07/2025

Latin America is fast emerging as an important source market for South Africa as some traditional markets struggle to recover to pre-pandemic numbers.

Latin America is fast emerging as an important source market for South Africa as some traditional markets struggle to recover to pre-pandemic numbe…

25/07/2025

With South Africa set to roll out its controversial traffic offences demerit system in December, tourism sector leaders maintain that the new system could be a minefield for operators with vehicle fleets.

With South Africa set to roll out its controversial traffic offences demerit system in December, tourism sector leaders maintain that the new syste…

24/07/2025

The hospitality sector has urged Durban to focus on fixing fundamental services in order to bolster its tourism sector rather than introducing a tourism levy proposed by the city’s municipality.

The hospitality sector has urged Durban to focus on fixing fundamental services in order to bolster its tourism sector rather than introducing a to…

23/07/2025

A viral video capturing unethical safari behaviour at the Kogatende Crossing in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park has reignited fierce debate around wildlife tourism practices.

A viral video capturing unethical safari behaviour at the Kogatende Crossing in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park has reignited fierce debate arou…

22/07/2025

The Western Cape government and George Municipality are exploring the development of an international convention centre (ICC) for George – driven by lack of infrastructure on the Garden Route to support large-scale MICE events. The first step, a feasibility study, is in the works.

The Western Cape government and George Municipality are exploring the development of an international convention centre (ICC) for George – driven b…

21/07/2025

KZN’s diverse attractions are legendary – wildlife, breathtaking mountains and incomparable swimming beaches. Now, SATSA and the province are working together to upskill emerging local tourism businesses in gaining exposure to international markets.
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21/07/2025

Years of unhindered raw sewage outflows have laid waste to rivers in the Cradle of Humankind, severely affecting tourism establishments in the area.

Years of unhindered raw sewage outflows have laid waste to rivers in the Cradle of Humankind, severely affecting tourism establishments in the area…

18/07/2025

SAA’s audited financial results for the financial year 2023/24 revealed a nett loss of R354 million (US$19.5 million) This comes after the airline reported a nett profit of R210 million (US$11.5 million) in the previous financial year.

SAA’s audited financial results for the financial year 2023/24 revealed a nett loss of R354 million (US$19.5 million) This comes after the airline …

17/07/2025

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17/07/2025

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a proposal to revise national park entry fees across the board.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a proposal to revise national park entry fees across the board.KWS says the move, detailed in the dr…