Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 19, 2025
Envoyage has successfully concluded its third annual Icons event in South Africa’s stunning landscapes. The four-day gathering celebrated the network’s top 50 members from around the globe with an immersive experience that highlighted the...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 16, 2025
Envoyage has announced Vietnam as the host destination for Icons 2026, unveiling the news at this year’s Icons celebration in South Africa on 11 September. Scheduled for 2–6 November 2026 and presented in collaboration with Intrepid Travel as key...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 16, 2025
Flying for work has always been a tug-of-war between cost and comfort (or the finance team and the poor soul in seat 54B). On paper, economy looks like the most obvious choice, especially for small teams on a budget. But when you factor in recovery...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 10, 2025
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever China Ready® Workshop in partnership with China Business Intelligence Service Network (CBISN), a must-attend event for tourism stakeholders seeking to position themselves...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 8, 2025
Women have taken over South African adventure tourism. Not quietly, not gradually – decisively. They now make up 71% of solo travellers and influence over 80% of all travel decisions worldwide. But here’s what makes South Africa’s story...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 8, 2025
Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) corporate annual global State of the Market survey* shows renewed momentum for corporate travel across Africa with nearly half (46%) of customers in EMEA indicating plans to increase their travel spend in FY26....
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 5, 2025
Spring is in the air, and September brings sunshine, socialising, and the perfect excuse to celebrate Heritage and Tourism Month in true South African style. City Lodge Hotels has lined up a series of exciting specials designed to make the season...
Sep 4, 2025
The former members of the South African Tourism Board have filed an urgent application with the High Court in Pretoria to overturn the Minister of Tourism’s decision to dissolve the Board and appoint an interim structure. The application,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 1, 2025
For many South Africans, the rising cost of living has made holidays feel out of reach. Food, fuel and accommodation costs all add up quickly, leaving families to believe that a proper break is no longer possible. But Shaun Lamont, Managing...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 1, 2025
The City of Umhlathuze today proudly opened its doors to global investors, policymakers, and tourism leaders as it hosts the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025 for the very first time in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 28, 2025
Are AI travel recommendations sabotaging your corporate travel policy? Good news: AI-enhanced tech and smart browser plug-ins can actually reduce spend, maintain policy adherence and support duty of care. You’ve probably noticed it already....
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 26, 2025
The Minister of Tourism’s decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board has caused deep concern across our sector. At a time when the industry is working tirelessly to recover and grow, such actions undermine governance, stability, and the...
