With the current high unemployment rate, particularly among the youth, South Africa and the rest of Africa can leverage the tourism and hospitality industry to address this enduring crisis. According to experts, the sector is a significant driver of economic growth because it creates a wide range of jobs across various economic sectors. Good Governance […]
Tourism is in a state of disruption. Travellers are seeking authenticity while technology is changing expectations and sustainability has become fundamental to purchasing decisions. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), international tourism is anticipated to reach $16 trillion by 2034 with growth increasingly driven by travellers looking for more meaningful experiences and sustainable choices. […]
In the past three years, Zambia has recorded a nearly 300% increase in international tourist arrivals, following the removal of visa fees
There is an urgent need for investment in diverse, homegrown narratives as African cinema struggles for authentic representation at global festivals, often tokenised
About 95 000 jobs in South Africa depend on hunting tourism, according to a new study led by Prof Peet van der Merwe and Prof Andrea Saayman from the North-West University.
The marketing agency missed key targets amid allegations of procurement irregularities and weak internal controls
The City of uMhlathuze has been officially announced as the host city for the highly anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025 – a marquee event bringing together investors scouring for deals. The media launch, held today, marks a significant milestone in the lead-up to the third annual TIFA, which brings together business people and […]
Before the pandemic, the country’s tourism attractions were spread across the country but now this is skewed in favour of Cape Town and the Kruger
South Africa’s tourism sector is set to receive a boost with the launch of the Tourism GradingCouncil of South Africa (TGCSA) Free Grading Promotion. Deputy Minister of TourismMaggie Sotyu announced the initiative as part of the country’s preparations for its G20presidency, which runs from December 2024 to November 2025. TGCSA, operating under South African Tourism, […]
The countdown to Meetings Africa 2025 has begun! With less than a month to go, excitement is building. Today, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange was busy with the Meetings Africa 2025 media launch event