South Africa Tourism News
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.
Holiday Aviation takes on Oman Air sales role in South Africa
Oman Air has appointed Holiday Aviation as general sales agent for South Africa. The deal will ensure easy access for African customers to Oman Air’s award-winning products and services as well as the airline’s highly competitive fares.
Tolene van Der Merwe, hub head, UK & Ireland, South Africa Tourism
With a new tourism strategy being rolled out, new product coming to market, and a renewed government focus on the sector, there is plenty happening in South African tourism. Here Tolene van Der Merwe, hub head for the UK & Ireland for South Africa Tourism, tells Breaking Travel News all about it.
Brighter Group takes up South Africa Tourist contract in UK
The Brighter Group has been awarded the UK PR contract for South African Tourism following a competitive tender process. The agency will deliver a strategic communications campaign targeting key traveller segments to further drive visitor numbers to the destination.
Breaking Travel News interview: Sisa Ntshona, chief executive, South African Tourism
Taking up the role of chief executive with South Africa Tourism in late 2016, Sisa Ntshona is seeking to utilise his experience in the banking sector to inject a new professionalism into the body. Here he talks with Breaking Travel News reporter Eleanor Hawkins at Indaba 2017 to discuss his plans for the future.