Middle East

GCC — could this be SA’s next big source market?

Dubai. Source: Britannica

03 Jun 2024

An artist’s impression of destination South Africa’s stand at the Arabian Travel Market.

New partnership for affordable exhibiting at Middle East tradeshow

14 Mar 2017

Knysna was one of the destinations showcased at the recent SA Tourism roadshow in India.

SA Tourism highlights lesser known destinations for Indian market

24 Feb 2017

Minister Hanekom looks to increase Iranian arrivals

08 Feb 2017

Botswana Tourism Organisation has prioritised the opening of an international tourism office in Dubai.

Botswana: Tourism authority to open Dubai office

15 Sep 2016

Mahan Air is looking to start a twice-weekly service between Tehran and Johannesburg.

Iranian airline sets sights on SA

26 Aug 2016

In February, overseas arrival and tourist arrivals were both up 18% year on year.

Recent tourism growth barely above 2014 figures

26 Apr 2016

Home Affairs denies VFS Global link to Guptas

25 Apr 2016

Rajesh Gupta named in visa payments

New visa regime's astonishing link to Guptas, Parliament hears

22 Apr 2016

Wesgro entices Middle Eastern travellers to visit the Western Cape

30 Mar 2016

Getting to know the Middle Eastern traveller

29 Mar 2016

Four trends impacting the Middle Eastern market

24 Mar 2016

SA Tourism’s international operating model includes setting up physical country offices in core markets, the hub approach, operating virtual offices, and appointing general marketing agencies.

SA Tourism clarifies international market spend

24 Mar 2016

South Africa is once again becoming top of mind for Israeli travellers says Terry Kessel, MD at Israel-based Diesenhaus Travel.

SA back in the minds of Israeli travellers

19 Feb 2016

As SAA’s Abu Dhabi-Johannesburg flight is no longer available on the GDS, it appears the route has been cancelled.

Has SAA scrapped Abu Dhabi?

28 Jan 2016

Pictured here at the launch (from left) are Mike Mabuyakhulu (KZN MEC Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs), Akbar Al Baker, Edward Senzo Mchunu and Councillor James Nxumalo (Mayor of Durban).

Qatar tightens links with SA

27 Jan 2016

Approximately 50 million more overnight tourists travelled to international destinations around the world in 2015 compared to 2014.

International tourist arrivals up 4%, Africa down 3%

20 Jan 2016

While international tourist arrivals grew by an average 4% worldwide, Africa recorded a 5% decline.

Global international tourist arrivals up, Africa's decrease

17 Nov 2015

SA Tourism to train 1 600 Indian agents about South Africa

31 Jul 2015

One of the source markets SATSA delegates will review at the upcoming SATSA conference in Fancourt from August 13-15, is the emerging Middle East.

Middle East’s potential to be reviewed at SATSA conference

24 Jul 2015

Nationals from the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East visiting Malawi will be subjected to a $75 visa on arrival from October 1.

Malawi announces tit-for-tat visa regime

15 Jul 2015

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