Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 8, 2025
The road to visa-free travel is being rebuilt – starting with smarter systems and a more secure passport. South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 6, 2025
South Africa’s events industry is firmly focused on the next generation – and the country’s untapped potential. South Africa’s tourism and hospitality skills gap has become impossible to ignore, with the crisis now dominating industry...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 3, 2025
Envoyage’s flagship global event, Worldwide, has once again raised the bar for the travel industry, uniting over 400 travel professionals from five countries for a profoundly immersive and future-focused gathering. As the only truly global network...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 3, 2025
As South Africa gears up for its peak tourism season, SATSA, the Voice of Inbound Tourism in South Africa, is calling on travellers, overseas tour operators, and the local tourism trade to remain vigilant when making bookings. With demand...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 29, 2025
Southern Africa 360 Luxury Holidays appoints Nikki Thaver as CEO and puts empathy-driven ‘affordable luxury’ and women-led guest experiences at the centre of its next chapter. Southern Africa 360 Luxury Holidays has turned a new page, one written...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 23, 2025
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) has welcomed the announcement by Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, of the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, presented at the Tourism Business Council of...
Sep 19, 2025
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes the announcement that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) visa system will be rolled out in time for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. In its first phase, delegates from China, India, Mexico, and Indonesia,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 19, 2025
SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism, is delighted to announce that its Vice Chairperson, Rachel Nxele, has been appointed to the Board of South African National Parks (SANParks). Her appointment, confirmed by Cabinet and effective from 1 October...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 19, 2025
Brahman Hills has once again earned recognition for its role in creating unforgettable weddings; this time walking away with the award for Best Upcoming Wedding Venue at the 2025 TopVendor Wedding Awards. The glittering ceremony took place on...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 12, 2025
As City Lodge Hotels celebrates its 40th year, the focus has been on sustainable investment in its well-equipped portfolio of 58 hotels, with 30% of the rooms either newly constructed or refurbished within the last eight years. In the year under...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 11, 2025
The Woman of Stature (WOS) Awards South Africa is proud to announce that Antois-leigh Nepgen, from Gauteng, has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Woman of Stature™ Awards South Africa. The 2026 WOS Awards, now in its 11th season, anticipates...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 8, 2025
In an industry where hard work often happens behind the scenes, Tshepiso Ruth Konaite’s story stands out as one of visibility, determination, and triumph. From her early days in housekeeping to her current role as General Manager of MINT Hotel...
