Kylie Granat

Kylie Granat

Tapping into the tourism potential of rugby sevens. Credits: thesouthafrican.co.za.

Sevens rugby fast becoming a tourism drawcard

05 Oct 2018

The next MassiveHACK event – Social Storytelling for Tourism – will be held in Johannesburg this month, unpacking unique marketing techniques to increase bookings and sales.

Explore storytelling for tourism at Johannesburg MassiveHACK

03 Oct 2018

The ongoing service protests in Mpumalanga resemble a war zone and are impacting severely on tourism activities.

Ongoing protests take toll on tourism in Mpumalanga

02 Oct 2018

Accoleisure, a new tourism app, aims to enable tourists in Zimbabwe to access all relevant information on places to visit, where to stay and things to do.

New tourism app launching in Zimbabwe

01 Oct 2018

Africa Tourism Partners and the Tanzania Tourist Board will host the first business and MICE Masterclass in East Africa in October.

Tanzania positions itself as a business and MICE destination

01 Oct 2018

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has introduced the Hive to Home Experience, detailing the importance of the Cape honeybee. Credits: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.

Western Cape reserve introduces Hive to Home Experience

01 Oct 2018

The Karoo in the Western Cape offers off-the-beaten track experiences, often taking one back in time, with historic towns providing traditional architecture.

Explore the Karoo

28 Sep 2018

ntroducing a world-class luxury hotel in the heart of Windhoek, Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel will open its doors this October.

Luxury boutique hotel to open in Namibia

28 Sep 2018

Luxury adventure, a growing interest amongst travellers not wanting to compromise on accommodation, services, cuisine and the finer touches when on safari. Credits: Hoedspruit Sunbird Lodge.

Adventurous explorations in the midst of African luxury

28 Sep 2018

WILDOCEANS will be conducting research off the RV Angra Pequena, a 72-foot research vessel in the Comoros Archipelago.

Marine conservation highlights sustainable tourism in Comoros

26 Sep 2018

The National Heritage Council has called for a heritage levy to ensure the country’s heritage sites are protected.

Heritage Council calls for levy to protect SA’s tourism assets

25 Sep 2018

Namibia boasts a variety of tourist routes for travellers to explore.

The road less travelled – Namibia’s classic tourist routes unpacked

21 Sep 2018

Giltedge Africa recently relaunched its mobile app, featuring a multitude of new add-ons.

Giltedge Africa relaunches travel app with new features

20 Sep 2018

The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, together with nine small tourism businesses have launched the East London Urban and Cultural Experience. Credit: Holiday Expo.

New experience in the Eastern Cape promotes SMME collaboration

19 Sep 2018

Cape Town dam levels reach 70% capacity, news that has been welcomed by the tourism industry.

Welcome relief for tourism industry as Cape Town dam levels hit 70%

17 Sep 2018

Southern Africa 360 reveals its latest offering, Indian Home Stay, allowing guests a first-hand experience into the life of a local Indian family in KZN.

Southern Africa 360 introduces KwaZulu Natal homestays

17 Sep 2018

China, an important source market for Southern and East Africa, can reap further benefits for the tourism industry.

Tourism’s next game changer – China

13 Sep 2018

African Ranger Congress, a three day event proved to unite and address issues facing Africa’s rangers.

Key issues addressed at African Ranger Congress

12 Sep 2018

International arrivals on the upsurge in Victoria Falls, with the UK showing the most notable growth in 2017 compared with previous years.

Victoria Falls international arrivals continue to soar

11 Sep 2018

Millennium bim is to issue Chinese financial institution, UnionPay, credit cards and services, allowing access to a strategic market for Mozambique.

Removing barriers for Chinese travellers as UnionPay enters Mozambique

11 Sep 2018

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