Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 24, 2025
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) has described the launch of the Vaal Corporation Water Utility (VCWU) by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Rand Water, and Emfuleni Local Municipality as a decisive...
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...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jul 14, 2025
New STAGES and MEETS visas set to unlock billions in film and MICE sectors The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) applauds the introduction of two new visa categories – the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 24, 2025
New ‘instant’ visa set to transform tourism sector and boost economy The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) warmly welcomes the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 17, 2025
Site of significant palaeontological discovery in Golden Gate Highlands National Park set to become an exciting addition to South Africa’s worldclass tourism offering. The Department of Tourism, in partnership with South African National Parks and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 12, 2025
The City this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign, putting Cape Town into the hands of its visitors. “These coat-hanger cards, soon to be hanging in accommodation establishments across the metro, are more than a creative idea,”...
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 | Mar 12, 2024
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) proudly announces the appointment of new board leadership and committee chairs, signalling a significant stride in its dedication to sustainable event management. With a blend of seasoned expertise and fresh...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2023
Leading tourism associations of South Africa – ASATA, FEDHASA, SATSA, SAVRALA, and SAACI – are standing together in full support of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and the constructive approach she has taken to engage the private sector since...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2023
In a statement released to the media yesterday, Minister Patricia de Lille shared an update on the progress made so far by the National Tourism Safety Forum (NTSF). The NTSF is a private-public partnership, bringing together all Tourism MECs, the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 26, 2023
The Stats SA’s December 2022 tourist accommodation report found that accommodation income increased by 46.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021, and hotels were the biggest contributors to this growth. Hotels contributed 63.3% to this figure,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 5, 2022
Rosemary Anderson is the national chairperson of FEDHASA Rosemary Anderson, national chairperson of FEDHASA, shares how the hospitality industry is faring in the aftermath of the pandemic, as well as what is needed to revive it to its former...
