Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 21, 2025
As many as 83% of South Africans say travel is important to their mental health – higher than any other country surveyed, according to Flight Centre’s global traveller survey. This statistic signals a powerful shift in how we’re coping with stress...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 18, 2025
With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025, the City of uMhlathuze is buzzing with readiness to welcome global investors and business leaders. Scheduled from August 27th to 29th, this...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 14, 2025
In a region of 300 million people, fewer than 7.2 million passengers take to the skies each year — and it’s not because people don’t want to fly. At the recent SADC Tourism Alliance Think Tank, aviation and tourism leaders agreed that outdated and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 13, 2025
Africa Tourism Partners invites all tourism stakeholders to register and be part of an unforgettable learning experience at this year’s Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass. The MICE Masterclass will be held on Wednesday 27 and 28...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 8, 2025
Business travel is about more than just moving from point A to B – for women, it is pivotal for visibility, opportunity, and leadership development. In today’s fast-paced business world, career advancement can often hinge on one essential...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 4, 2025
Resort holidays and hotel stays in South Africa have long been seen as the domain of the wealthy, with many South Africans unable to afford a local getaway. A township travel pilot initiative by Dream Hotels & Resorts in partnership with TUU...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 29, 2025
The City of uMhlathuze is pleased to announce that the much-anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025 will take place precisely thirty days from today, Monday, July 28, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal Province will host this investment conference...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 22, 2025
We’ve all been there: checked in and ready to go when the board suddenly changes. Flight cancelled. Weather delay. Mechanical issue. It doesn’t matter why – what matters is that your carefully orchestrated business trip has just imploded, and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 22, 2025
On Saturday 19 July, tourism industry veteran Mohamed Baba announced the launch of Aurum Africa, an employee-owned premium touring company set to challenge the status quo in South African tourism by making staff shareholding central to its...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 14, 2025
Chasing savings on business travel has become almost automatic for many organisations. With budgets under scrutiny and finance teams laser-focused on spend, booking the cheapest possible fare seems like an easy win. The latest SAP Concur Business...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 8, 2025
ILTM Africa today announced a major expansion for its 2026 event, becoming the first luxury travel marketplace on the continent to serve both inbound and dedicated outbound opportunities focused on the Middle East. The move responds to rapid growth...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 24, 2025
Local tourism is no longer the back-up plan. It’s becoming the preferred option for travelers seeking to explore gems in their own backyards. But why are so many people choosing local destinations over international adventures? Let’s say you’re...
