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...
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...
