Online travel agencies are set to play an increasingly important role in the UAE travel market, with online air penetration forecast to rise to 52% by 2030.
Launched during Tourism Month, What We Know is four-part documentary series from Red Bull, presented in collaboration with South African Tourism, that shows audiences a more human view of the country.
World Tourism Day 2026, on Sunday 27 September 2026, saw South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, call for technology and innovation to help convert South Africa’s tourism appeal into more travel, investment, jobs and opportunities for communities.
Leopard Sands Kruger Park has joined Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, becoming the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa.
City Lodge Hotels has completed a full refurbishment of Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha, the latest in a series of property upgrades the company has rolled out over the past few years as it continues to reinvest in its portfolio of 56 hotels.
Tswalu in the Kalahari has added a new restaurant to its hospitality offering, with chef Luke Dale Roberts opening Boscia in August 2026.
Satsa and Joburg Tourism have launched the Welcome2Joburg Experience, a partnership designed to turn destination marketing into bookable Johannesburg itineraries and tourism products.
Cape Town’s 2026/27 cruise season has opened with the arrival of the Pacific World at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal, carrying 1,397 passengers, predominantly from Japan.
Singapore Airlines has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 World Airline Awards, with Ethiopian Airlines retaining the title of Best Airline in Africa, FlySafair winning Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa and RwandAir taking Best Airline Staff Service in Africa.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is broadening access to Table Mountain through digital ticketing, live operating information, mobility measures, concessions and educational programmes as tourism to South Africa continues to grow.
