Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 11, 2026
By Ross Volk, Managing Director, MSC Cruises South Africa Africa’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, but in South Africa, the rebound has been slower than hoped. While visitor numbers are improving, we’ve yet to fully recover our pre-pandemic...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 10, 2026
How Harriet Millson Built MadagasCaT Into a Passion-Driven Travel Enterprise A chance holiday, a catamaran named Gecko and a deep connection with Madagascar changed the course of Harriet Millson’s life. Today, the founder of MadagasCaT is...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 10, 2026
The final day of Hostex 2026 is in full swing at the Sandton Convention Centre, and the food, drink and hospitality industry still has a full afternoon of inspiration, innovation and networking ahead. With the show closing at 16:30 today, this is...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 6, 2026
South Africa is firmly on the ground at ITB Berlin 2026, currently underway from 3 to 5 March, building on strong tourism growth and renewed global confidence in the destination. Following a record-breaking 10.5 million international arrivals in...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 6, 2026
With just two days to go, anticipation is building for Hostex 2026, taking place from 8–10 March at the Sandton Convention Centre. Africa’s food, drink and hospitality community will gather for three days of business, ideas and connection – and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 5, 2026
Step up and showcase your impact! World Travel Market (WTM) Africa is urging responsible tourism stakeholders to submit their entries for the Responsible Tourism Awards before the 20 March deadline. Free to enter and open to companies of all sizes,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
Fast-paced racquet sport is suitable for all ages and skill levels Padel is a fast-paced racquet sport combining elements of tennis and squash, played in doubles on an enclosed court with glass walls. It is easy to learn, highly social, and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
Landmark opening adds to the world of fascination within first and largest hotel brand InterContinental, the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, is continuing its legacy of pioneering new destinations with the opening of InterContinental...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) warmly welcomes Parliament’s decisive intervention to resolve the long-standing backlog in tour operator licensing – a challenge that has burdened the tourism industry for nearly a...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
When Hostex 2026 opens its doors from 8 to 10 March at the Sandton Convention Centre, the Bidfood Industry Hub will bring together industry insight and the celebration of South African food storytelling. Positioned in Hall 2, the Industry Hub is...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
The evolution of “work from anywhere” – and how South Africans can make it work all year round! Once upon a time, you’d mark the change of season by stashing away your cozzie and heading back to work, waving goodbye to any dreams of adventure until...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 4, 2026
KwaZulu-Natal has always had the raw ingredients. Mountains. Coastline. Rolling hills. Game reserves. Zulu heritage. Battlefields. Warm water. Warm people. What it has not always had at scale are destination experiences compelling enough to make...
