Cape Town is placing greater emphasis on digital innovation, international connectivity and measurable marketing outcomes as it looks to grow visitor numbers and tourism’s contribution to the local economy.
Food is increasingly becoming more than a reason to visit a destination. For travellers seeking deeper and more meaningful experiences, what is on the plate can provide a gateway into local culture, heritage, people and place.
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) has launched its #WeAreSanbi social media campaign for Tourism Month, showcasing its national botanical and zoological gardens and the people behind them.
South Africans planning a year-end break will have access to domestic travel deals of up to 50% off during Sho’t Left Travel Week, running from 7 to 13 September 2026.
Time Out has expanded its South African footprint with the launch of Time Out Durban, bringing its global city-guide proposition to KwaZulu-Natal and creating a new platform for discovering the city’s businesses, experiences and cultural scene.
Tourism and hospitality leaders from across Africa gathered in Zanzibar for the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, with destinations, hotels, airlines and tourism organisations recognised across the continent.
Hilton is set to enter Zimbabwe with the signing of a 140-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Harare, marking the hospitality group’s first property in the country.
South Africa recorded 991,696 international tourist arrivals in July 2026, an increase of 12.5% compared with July 2025.
The inaugural Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) has concluded in Ekurhuleni, bringing together exhibitors, hosted buyers, government representatives and industry leaders from South Africa, across Africa and international markets.
South African National Parks (SanParks) will host its 21st annual SA National Parks Week from 7 to 13 September 2026, giving South African day visitors free access to participating national parks.
