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Championing tourism: President Cyril Ramaphosa and Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille. Photo: GCIS

Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth

Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to generate millions for Durban’s economy while showcasing African tourism growth, conservation and regional travel opportunities

Qantas has launched a flight that will travel between Johannesburg and Perth without any stops.

Qantas launches new non-stop flight between Johannesburg and Perth

The service, which will operate three times a week, cuts travel time to under ten hours and provides the fastest connection between South Africa and Western Australia

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille

South Africa’s tourism arrivals take off

The country’s visa waiver schemes with African countries are boosting growth in travel and tourism, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille This content is restricted to…

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Africa’s Travel Indaba to boost local economy

The travel and tourism trade show that takes place in Durban next month is expected to generate at least R1,2 billion in revenue for local businesses

Recently-appointed Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says she took on the role to “clean up” the department, in the wake of the recent R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship scandal.

De Lille addresses SA Tourism shake-up: ‘Nobody’s indispensable’

The minister was speaking at Africa’s Travel Indaba, days after the acting chief executive of the country’s official national marketing agency resigned

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille

No more plans, we need implementation: De Lille on tourism recovery

During her opening address at Africa’s Travel Indaba, the minister emphasised the need for implementation to revive the industry