South Africa Tourism News
South African Department of Tourism visits Dubai in search for investment
The South African Department of Tourism has held an invitation-only tourism investment seminar in Dubai. Taking place at the Palace Downtown Hotel, the event was designed to promote South Africa as a market ripe for tourism investment among UAE investors.
St Helena Tourism welcomes new flights from Cape Town
St Helena Tourism has confirmed that a second-weekly flight to the south Atlantic island, operating through the peak summer season, will operate from Cape Town.
Qatar Airways to boost South Africa services from July
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The latest additional services to both Johannesburg and Cape Town reflect the growing demand for travel to and from these popular South African destinations.”
Local guides recruited for South Africa Tourism ad campaign
South African Tourism is putting 12 of the country’s most passionate guides at the heart of its latest campaign, Meet Your South Africa.
WTTC praises South Africa for tourism initiatives
President Ramaphosa of South Africa is a “travel and tourism job creation champion” for his ambition to double the number of people employed in the sector, according to Gloria Guevara, president of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Cederberg House opens at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve in South Africa
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has enhanced its stunning accommodations with the opening of Cederberg House, a private haven that can host up to four guests in seclusion and luxurious comfort.
World Travel Awards lands in Durban ahead of Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
Durban International Convention Centre is making final preparations ahead of hosting the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018. Hundreds of the leading figureheads of the African and Indian Ocean travel industries are scheduled to attend the red-carpet gala this evening.
Indaba 2018: South Africa Tourism shines in Durban
The South African Tourism stand is catching the eye of delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba with its unique and engaging design.
Indaba 2018: African tourism ministers call for closer cooperation
Tourism ministers from several African countries have called for greater regional cooperation to ensure growth in tourism across the continent.
Indaba 2018: Hanekom welcomes international tourism leaders to Durban
South Africa minister of tourism Derek Hanekom has opened Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban. “This is going to be the greatest Indaba of all time, and it is all because of you,” Hanekom told delegates at the opening of the show.
World Travel Awards to visit Durban for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will this year be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa. Hospitality leaders from across the region will gather for the red-carpet gala ceremony on October 6th to see who among them has been voted the best in the business.
Marriott Golf signs first resort in South Africa
Marriott Golf has announced further global expansion, with it’s first-ever managed golf resort property in South Africa, the Arabella Golf Club, located in Hermanus, South Africa, near Cape Town.