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Tourism sector and government must work together to rebuild tourism in South Africa

An investment in skills will help to nurture and retain the key skills needed for recovery and growth.

Hout Bay’s marine environment is threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds that have accumulated in marine life, even kilometres from pollution sources, University of Cape Town researchers have found.

Cape Town icon mothballed by extended Covid lockdown

With no tourists or boats coming in, Hout Bay’s famous wharf is unable to stay afloat

Soweto bicycle bike tours. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Tourism must be leveraged to grow South Africa’s economy

The tourism sector adds unique value to the economy and overall development of the country and this should be further built upon

Many foreign tourists are looking for something authentic, but out of ordinary, which is what Mthombo’s provides

Moving township tourism away from ‘poverty porn’ to an economic goldmine

This is a crucial growth sector in the South African economy

There is an increasing demand for flights between Harare and Cape Town

RwandAir launches route between Cape Town, Harare and Kigali

As Zimbabwe emerges from financial turmoil, there is increasing demand for flights

Marriott targets 16 African nations after Protea acquisition

Marriott International, which announced its acquisition of South Africa’s Protea hotels on Tuesday, plans to expand in 16 African countries.

Mount Thesiger

Success breeds success

N’taba River Lodge is a three-time recipient of funding from the IDC’s tourism special business unit.

The toughness of the Cape Epic Cycle Race has not changed since Anke Moore and her partner Yolande de Villiers fought their way up hills to win the women’s section of the race in 2007.

IDC wants an adventurous future

Shifting its strategy from investing in the conventional, the IDC is now investing in niche, adventure, sports tourism and community-based projects.

Mamphela Ramphele could not persuade Helen Zille to form a new party with her.

IDC eyes African opportunities

Developing tourism projects outside of SA seems incongruent with the Industrial Development Corporation’s mandate of developing local industries.

South Africa’s stellar reputation as a tourism destination continues to grow.

Giving African tourists to SA a whole lot more

African tourists are flocking to South Africa, according to figures released at last week’s tourism indaba in Durban.

SA tourism industry takes strain

Lack of demand, a strong rand and rising prices are putting strain on the tourism industry, a tourism business index has shown.