Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 6, 2025
South Africa’s events industry is firmly focused on the next generation – and the country’s untapped potential. South Africa’s tourism and hospitality skills gap has become impossible to ignore, with the crisis now dominating industry...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 13, 2025
Industry partnerships aim to challenge male-dominated tourism sector as leadership shift gains momentum August is Women’s Month in South Africa, but WTM Africa is setting out to make gender empowerment in tourism a year-round priority. Today, WTM...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 11, 2024
Comic Con Africa 2024, held from 26-29 September, attracted an impressive 70,000 visitors to the Johannesburg Expo Centre. As one of the largest pop culture and gaming festivals on the continent, this year’s event cemented its place as a...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 10, 2024
World Travel Market Africa delivers the leading global events for the travel industry. One of six shows in the WTM portfolio, our Africa show was launched in 2014 under the Africa Travel Week umbrella to bring the benefits and opportunities of our...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 26, 2024
South Africa’s travel and tourism industry could not have asked for better coverage from the Springboks’ home fixtures against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship. Stunning stadiums, cinematic camera work (including incredible drone footage),...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 23, 2024
Against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most vibrant cities, Decorex Cape Town returns from 6 to 9 June 2024 at the CTICC, showcasing cutting-edge design, curated exhibitions, inspiring talks, and product launches. As part of RX...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 8, 2024
Africa Travel Week 2024 is set to take place from 7 – 12 April 2024, in the vibrant city of Cape Town. This landmark 10-year anniversary WTM Africa programme brings exciting new partnerships, valuable business-building opportunities as well...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 8, 2024
A nexus for travel professionals across South Africa, the continent and the globe, Africa Travel Week plays hosts to various shows, conferences and award ceremonies focusing on leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel, MICE/business travel,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter their Responsible Tourism Awards 2024. The deadline for entries is 1 March 2024. These annual awards are a highlight at WTM Africa, where they serve to celebrate exceptional...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 9, 2023
The 2023 Global Responsible Tourism Awards saw Africa securing an impressive five wins out of eight award categories. This achievement highlights the continent’s growing influence and commitment to sustainable travel practices. Harold...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 8, 2023
To commemorate Women’s Day 2023 and highlight the incredible value that women add to the MICE sector, members of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AXXO) nominated several trailblazing women who are propelling both their businesses...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2023
Much attention is given to the economic significance of exhibitions, both in terms of being crucial contributors to economic growth and job creation around the world. The latest projections position this powerhouse industry to be worth more than...
