South Africa Tourism News

Nomasonto Ndlovu - South African Tourism @ Meetings Africa 2009
Nomasonto Ndlovu, Global Manager Business Tourism, South Africa Tourism calls for industry collabaration and unity in order to harness the region’s growth potential.
South Africa to net business travel growth
Meetings Africa - the annual showcase for South Africa’s business tourism - has sent out a defiant message to the global market. With a significant increase in both buyers and suppliers, the clarion call was that Business Tourism is set to grow in the region.The 5th edition of Meetings Africa held at Johannesburg’s state-of-the-art Sandton Convention Centre witnessed a staggering 15 % growth in exhibitor numbers with visitor numbers rising by 12%.(Left: Moeketsi Mosola, South African Tourism CEO)
South Africa tipped for top spot in 2009
British Airways predicts South Africa will be the top flight destination in 2009, citing the value for money of currencies including the Pound and the Euro against the Rand, as well as the forthcoming Lions tour. Johannesburg is expected to be a firm favourite, along with Cape Town.
South African Tourism unveils BBC World campaign
Destination Marketing Organisation South African Tourism continues its global marketing campaign with the launch this week of a BBC World campaign that will promote the joys of visiting South Africa to more than 78 million weekly television viewers and web surfers across the world.

Mabuza Tsogo of South Africa Speaks at WTTC 2008 @ WTTC 2008
Breaking Travel News interviews Mabuza Tsogo CEO Sun Group & Chairman of South African Tourism at WTTC 2008, Dubai.

Adrian Gardiner, Chairman, Mantis Collection @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Adrian Gardiner, Chairman of the Mantis Collection at World Travel Market 2007 about the growth of the collection beyond South Africa.

Nicholas Wolpe, CEO, Liliesleaf Trust @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Nicholas Wolpe, CEO of Liliesleaf Trust discusses discusses the importance of promoting the heritage and culture of South Africa.
SAA Appoints First Black Female Pilot Trainee
Asnath Mahapa, 23, is the first black woman beneficiary of SAA’s level two cadet pilot training programme and recipient of the airline’s bursary scheme set aside for previously disadvantaged communities.