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In a fast-paced industry where reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail matter most, TM Tours has emerged as a dependable partner for travel professionals across South Africa and beyond.

The EU’s anti‑greenwashing requirements, combined with rapidly evolving guest expectations, make credible third‑party certification and genuine impact indispensable. Responsible tourism was once a “nice to have”, but it’s now business-critical.

Some travel experiences feel more like a homecoming than a tour. Zimangaliso Village Tours is one of them. Tucked away in the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, this community-led initiative invites visitors to step into everyday village life, to share stories, laughter, and traditions that have shaped generations.

When SATSA launched Tourism LinkUp earlier this year, the aim was clear: to create market access for credible, trade-ready member products, and to strengthen connections between SATSA members, trade partners, and the broader tourism ecosystem. 

The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is an important element of South Africa’s natural heritage. It is a flagship for conservation in agricultural landscapes, from the rolling grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal to the expansive plains of the Karoo, to the patchwork of crops and renosterveld in the Western Cape. 

KwaZulu-Natal has a new, pioneering guide training school. The Isibindi Foundation, in partnership with Infiniti Insurance, has launched a transformative Nature Guide Training Programme aimed at empowering local youth and enhancing conservation efforts in the region.

The SATSA Tourism Business Incubator has unveiled an innovative "Doing It For Tourism" campaign designed to expand funding for its successful Incubator Programme in partnership with Sigma International. These handcrafted South African flag bracelets fund a transformation initiative that has already supported over 100 Black-owned tourism businesses

The Eastern Cape’s tourism stars were celebrated in style at the inaugural Eastern Cape Tourism Awards, held at Mentors Country Estate on 27 September 2025.

Entries are officially open for the FEDHASA Hospitality Awards 2025, which recognise and celebrate excellence across South Africa’s hospitality sector. Last year, many winners and finalists gained national recognition and unlocked new career opportunities through their participation.

Are you curious about Hillbrow but concerned about its reputation? Want to travel through Africa without setting foot in O.R. Tambo, or trace the hidden river running through Joburg? This year's #JoziMyJoziWalks take you from iconic landmarks and historic neighbourhoods to natural landscapes and creative hubs. Led by local champions, these guided walks are a safe, engaging, and community-driven ...