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Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of clocking several hundred kilometres across South Africa — not in the usual suspects of Cape Town or Kruger, but through the vast, often overlooked regions that offer something rare and vital: unfiltered authenticity.

The Ministers of Home Affairs, for South Africa, Dr Leon Schreiber through the Border Management Authority (BMA) and Zimbabwe, Hon. Kazembe Kazembe have approved the opening of a pilot project for a pre-scheduled tourism only border crossing linking the Kruger National Park in South Africa and Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe through the Sengwe-Tshipise corridor.

SATSA and Africa’s Eden Tourism wishes to advise members that, as of 23 June 2025, the following countries have temporarily closed their airspace in response to regional developments: Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel (sources: Reuters / official government statements)

Few regions can match the Cape Winelands for its natural beauty, rich heritage, and world-class wines — and Winelands Guide offers trade partners a suite of immersive experiences that go well beyond the tasting room. With thoughtfully curated private and small-group tours across Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, Winelands Guide opens doors to the personalities, places, and processes that make ...

Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) is proud to announce that the Paxton Hotel, a luxury beachfront property in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), has officially achieved Fair Trade Tourism certification. This recognition places the hotel among a growing number of tourism businesses across Africa committed to ethical, sustainable, and responsible tourism practices.

Getting to one of South Africa’s most dramatic and diverse Big Five safari destinations just got a whole lot easier. Guests heading to Marataba Game Lodges can now skip the 3.5-hour road trip from Johannesburg and fly straight into the heart of the Waterberg with free return flights included in luxury safari packages.

Mossel Bay, Garden Route (June 2025) - Mossel Bay Tourism was honoured to be shortlisted for top podium positions at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) awards, which celebrated the continent’s best video content related to the travel and tourism industry at a ceremony in Johannesburg during the first weekend in June.

Yesterday’s stakeholder forum at uShaka Marine World was a powerful reminder that meaningful progress in tourism doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens through collaboration.

Touching Dreams proudly presents the Hospitality Industry Think Tank 2025. You're invited to a day of insight, inspiration, and impactful conversation as we bring together some of the most influential leaders in hospitality.

The 2025/26 calendar is here! Houston Marketing has released a fresh schedule packed with Spotlight Workshops and key tourism industry dates