May 29, 2025
Tourism Working Teams and International Marketing Campaign Signal New Approach from South African Tourism South Africa’s inbound tourism sector continues to recover with international visitor numbers showing steady year-on-year growth....
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2025
The Perfections Group has joined forces with Lalibela Wildlife Reserve to bring purpose-driven safaris to Australasia. The Perfections Group will represent Lalibela across Australia and New Zealand, introducing the region’s travel trade and...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 27, 2025
An exciting new industry report, The Future of Venues, was recently released. With feedback from more than 1 000 venue professionals based across five continents, the report is a collaboration between Momentus Technologies and Boldpush. “We are...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 26, 2025
ANEW Hotel Witbank offers a prime location, just off the N4 highway in Emalahleni, making it a strategic choice for corporate meetings, government workshops, and private events in Mpumalanga. Known for its warm hospitality and professional service,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 26, 2025
ANEW Hotel Highveld in Emalahleni is redefining convenience and sophistication in the heart of Mpumalanga’s coalfields. Recently elevated to a 4-star status, this contemporary hotel has undergone an exciting transformation, offering refreshed...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 23, 2025
Recent headlines sparked by a widely publicised exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited international focus on crime in South Africa. Unfortunately, much of the coverage has leaned...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2025
South African Airways is making a calculated bet on proximity. At Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, the airline announced its plans to significantly expand its domestic and regional footprint. Johannesburg-George flights will resume in April 2026. East...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2025
Following the recent announcement of Mediatech Africa’s long-awaited return in 2026, organisers have confirmed an important venue and date change. After close consultation with key industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the at...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 21, 2025
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood and where they started. “Africa doesn’t need to catch up with global tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2025
One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage with accolades at two global film festivals, with Bone Shark Island and Come and Find Me both showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life and tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 19, 2025
With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 16, 2025
The projected economic benefits spurred by Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, from event infrastructure and logistics to accommodation, restaurants, and local transport services, have been significant. The direct economic impact of Africa’s Travel Indaba...
