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A feast of family fun: 3–12 July 2026. The Knysna Oyster Festival is turning up the family fun this winter, with a packed programme of activities designed to keep children, parents and grandparents entertained from morning to night.

YearBeyond is inviting tourism businesses to connect with a pool of work-ready young people who are seeking entry-level opportunities in the sector.

A South African-led initiative is redefining what it means to be a responsible traveller, and it’s not about skipping the trip.

EuroCollege, a Dutch private university of applied sciences, was honoured to participate in the Sigma International Tourism Green Lung initiative supported by SATSA (Southern African Tourism Services Association) through the planting of four indigenous trees at the historic Vergelegen Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands.

For 45 years, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris has remained one of South Africa’s most iconic tourism experiences, carrying thousands of guests skyward in celebration of adventure, connection, and the timeless magic of flight.

FedAir has proudly celebrated the official opening of its brand-new Baobab Lounge at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, marking an exciting new chapter in elevated regional air travel and guest experience within the Lowveld.

The Western Cape government has marked a significant milestone in the development of astro tourism with the graduation of a new cohort of specialised night sky guides, highlighting the province’s growing focus on niche, experience-based tourism.

The Department of Tourism, in partnership with South African Tourism and the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, today celebrated a significant milestone in advancing quality standards within the tourism sector, as 175 tourism establishments in Gauteng were officially recognised for successfully completing the Basic Quality Verification (BQV) Programme.

SATSA congratulates Blue Wave Mobile Bar on a proud industry milestone, with co-founder and Sales and Operations Manager Themba Moyo named Beverage Professional of the Year: Mixologist of the Year at the 2nd FEDHASA Hospitality Awards.

Brahman Hills Becomes Second Green Lung Site in Landmark Private-Sector-Led ESG & ESD Initiative.