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WTM report flags digital, sustainability gaps in Africa’s tourism growth

Tourism & Travel

WTM report flags digital, sustainability gaps in Africa’s tourism growth

1 day

Jet fuel shortages disrupt flights amid Middle East conflict

Travel

Jet fuel shortages disrupt flights amid Middle East conflict

Joanna Plucinska, Ilona Wissenbach and Isaac Anyaogu 1 day

WTM Africa 2026 sees record global participation

MICE

WTM Africa 2026 sees record global participation

3 days

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Travel

Easter travel jumps 21% as 1.2 million cross SA’s borders

13 Apr 2026

SAA CEO John Lamola to step down

Travel

SAA CEO John Lamola to step down

10 Apr 2026

Africa's untapped $322bn tourism potential hinges on tackling key barriers

Tourism & Travel

Africa's untapped $322bn tourism potential hinges on tackling key barriers

Ross Volk 10 Apr 2026

Marketing

All the International Tourism Film Festival Africa finalists

2 Apr 2026

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 builds traction as buyer numbers climb

MICE

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 builds traction as buyer numbers climb

31 Mar 2026

African travel trade shows: Bridging the gap between tech and trust

Travel

African travel trade shows: Bridging the gap between tech and trust

Carol Weaving 27 Mar 2026

South African Tourism appoints new CMO and COO

Tourism

South African Tourism appoints new CMO and COO

25 Mar 2026

Multi-province travel could transform SA's tourism economy

Travel

Multi-province travel could transform SA's tourism economy

23 Mar 2026

FCM launches index to show value of managed travel programmes

Travel

FCM launches index to show value of managed travel programmes

19 Mar 2026

Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled to August in Dubai

Tourism & Travel

Arabian Travel Market 2026 rescheduled to August in Dubai

18 Mar 2026

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Travel

CemAir, Kenya Airways partner for enhanced regional connectivity

18 Mar 2026

Last call to enter WTM Africa 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

Responsible Tourism

Last call to enter WTM Africa 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

17 Mar 2026

Drakensberg’s Little Switzerland shifts to all-inclusive offering

Hospitality

Drakensberg’s Little Switzerland shifts to all-inclusive offering

16 Mar 2026

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Travel

Ceres Rail unveils new vintage adventure along the Garden Route

13 Mar 2026

Acsa airports recognised in 2025 ASQ customer experience awards

Travel

Acsa airports recognised in 2025 ASQ customer experience awards

10 Mar 2026

Aviation

AfDB launches Africa-wide aviation investment platform

6 Mar 2026

Turkish Airlines integrates Google Find Hub for baggage tracking

Travel

Turkish Airlines integrates Google Find Hub for baggage tracking

6 Mar 2026

Proflight Zambia launches Lusaka–Windhoek direct flights

Travel

Proflight Zambia launches Lusaka–Windhoek direct flights

6 Mar 2026

Cape wine estates poised for luxury tourism boom, says Vergenoegd Löw owner

Tourism

Cape wine estates poised for luxury tourism boom, says Vergenoegd Löw owner

3 Mar 2026

Tourism & Travel

ATTA report: Africa posts 18.6% jump in global aviation growth

3 Mar 2026

SA showcases tourism growth and SMMEs at ITB Berlin 2026

MICE

SA showcases tourism growth and SMMEs at ITB Berlin 2026

2 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Air France-KLM’s Wilson Tauro: Premium and bleisure travel is 2026’s biggest travel trend

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Air France-KLM’s Wilson Tauro: Premium and bleisure travel is 2026’s biggest travel trend

Wilson Tauro 27 Feb 2026

New zipline on N2 offers travellers a stopover adventure near Cape Town

Travel

New zipline on N2 offers travellers a stopover adventure near Cape Town

26 Feb 2026

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Travel

Operations return to normal at Cape Town Airport after fire

25 Feb 2026

Cape Town Airport announces R10bn upgrade to boost capacity, tourism

Travel

Cape Town Airport announces R10bn upgrade to boost capacity, tourism

23 Feb 2026

SA to host inaugural LIV Golf Tournament, a boon for tourism

Travel

SA to host inaugural LIV Golf Tournament, a boon for tourism

18 Feb 2026

Discovery opens UK visa centre in Sandton

Travel

Discovery opens UK visa centre in Sandton

17 Feb 2026

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Aviation

Harith to acquire FlySafair as airline maintains operations

11 Feb 2026

European tourists set new record for South African arrivals in 2025

Tourism

European tourists set new record for South African arrivals in 2025

4 Feb 2026

Tourism and travel sector launches Green Lung sustainability initiative

Tourism & Travel

Tourism and travel sector launches Green Lung sustainability initiative

4 Feb 2026

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Aviation

The hidden cost of blocked funds in global aviation

Thomas Reynaert 3 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | TTC Tour Brands’ Kelly Jackson: Steering the future of travel in an AI world

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | TTC Tour Brands’ Kelly Jackson: Steering the future of travel in an AI world

Kelly Jackson 2 Feb 2026

Passenger demand hits record highs as airlines near capacity

Travel

Passenger demand hits record highs as airlines near capacity

30 Jan 2026

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

Travel

Thailand's green tourism initiatives attract South African travellers

29 Jan 2026

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

Trends

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

27 Jan 2026

Tourvest expands with new acquisitions in Africa, Europe, and Caribbean

Tourism & Travel

Tourvest expands with new acquisitions in Africa, Europe, and Caribbean

26 Jan 2026

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Travel

World Travel Awards 2026 opens for entries

23 Jan 2026

Cape Town launches global tourism campaign targeting New York and London

Marketing

Cape Town launches global tourism campaign targeting New York and London

21 Jan 2026

Source: South African Tourism

Tourism

SA Tourism invites businesses to showcase at ITB Berlin 2026

20 Jan 2026

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Travel

Qatar Airways to boost flights to South Africa

20 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied

Travel

SAA, CemAir launch domestic codeshare across South Africa

19 Jan 2026

Tourism & Travel

Kruger National Park suspends day visitor access amid severe rainfall

15 Jan 2026

Final call for entries: Africa Travel Week’s 2026 Media Awards

Tourism & Travel

Final call for entries: Africa Travel Week’s 2026 Media Awards

13 Jan 2026

Ethiopia starts $12.5bn airport project

Aviation

Ethiopia starts $12.5bn airport project

12 Jan 2026

UPDATED: Heavy rainfall warning escalates for Kruger National Park visitors

Travel

UPDATED: Heavy rainfall warning escalates for Kruger National Park visitors

12 Jan 2026

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Travel

Emirates adds next-gen A350 on Cape Town’s third daily Dubai service

8 Jan 2026

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Travel

Bryte Travel Index 2025 reveals how South Africans are redefining travel

6 Jan 2026