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First FTTSA-certified tour in Dinokeng

The Refilwe Cultural and Shebeen Tour in Dinokeng was recently certified by Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA).

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World-class entertainment at Cape Town International Jazz Festival

This year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival features an amazing line-up of artists from around the world.

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SA Tourism North America hosts milestone Mega-Fam at INDABA 2013

One Hundred Travel Trade & Media Professionals to Experience the Rich & Vibrant Travel Offerings of South Africa

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Tourism in a new world: Risks and opportunities

Speech delivered by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk at the Hotel Investment Conference Africa (HICA), Durban

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Tourism minister announces plans to transform INDABA and grow tourism

Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk announced plans to grow and expand INDABA into a pan-African trade platform at the opening ceremony of INDABA 2013.

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SAT Germany celebrates award-winning campaign

South African Tourism’s work in Germany has been recognised by a panel of communications experts.

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SAT country manager awarded in India

South African Tourism (SAT) country manager for India Hanneli Slabber has been recognised for her outstanding work.

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SAT’s Thulani Nzima takes the plunge

South African Tourism (SAT) CEO Thulani Nzima took the job of destination marketing from theory to spectacular practice as he plunged 216m off the Bloukrans Bridge.

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South Africa scores with TripAdvisor travellers (again)

The 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice list for best destinations was published recently, and shows that South Africa is still extremely popular with TripAdvisor’s well-travelled readers.

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Keynote Address at E-Tourism Summit 2013

Keynote Address at E-Tourism Summit 2013 - Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Cape Town  

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Nelson Mandela: An icon in life and death

Millions around the world express their grief and love for Madiba on his passing

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Website on Mahatma Gandhi's South African sojourn launched

The year 2014 marks 100 years since Mahatma Gandhi left South Africa for good after spending his formative years in this country. A new South African Tourism website traces his 21-year path in South...

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South African Tourism's travel directory gets a new look

South African Tourism has revamped its online travel directory, making it easier for tourism operators to update their offering and for travellers to find accommodation, activities and attractions.

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South African Tourism’s new-look Welcome website launched

South African Tourism’s new-look Welcome website was launched recently. The site, which is aimed at the travel trade, forms part of South African Tourism’s Welcome initiative that aims to create and...

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South African Tourism welcomes new CMO Margie Whitehouse

South African Tourism’s new chief marketing officer, Margie Whitehouse, is warm, passionate and a nurturer of people who is excited about the ‘sense of purpose’ her position offers.

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Call to help select South Africa's best tourism product

The organisers of the Lilizela Tourism Awards are calling on tourism professionals to submit their names for consideration to be part of this year’s awards judging panel.

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Mobile app puts a guide to Madiba’s South Africa in your pocket

The #MadibaJourney app is available for free download now on Android and Apple devices.

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New South African Tourism Board members announced

The Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, has welcomed new appointees to the Board of South African Tourism.

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South African Tourism CEO Thulani Nzima joins the Trek4Mandela

As day dawned on the morning of 13 July, a group of courageous adventurers set forth on their journey to Mount Kilimanjaro. This was part of the Trek4Mandela challenge to summit the highest peak in...

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Trek4Mandela team returns victorious

Exactly a week since departing for their trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, the executive team that formed part of this year’s Trek4Mandela returned victorious to Johannesburg on 20 July.

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Meet South Africa during Tourism Month

September is Tourism Month in South Africa, and this year’s celebrations were kickstarted with an official launch on August 16 by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom, at Euphoria Golf Resort in the...

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30-year-old beachfront hotel restored to former glory

​Tsogo Sun’s nine seafront hotels and Suncoast entertainment destination carry the memories of hundreds of thousands of travellers and holiday makers across generations, and the group’s investment...

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Our city on the rise! It's Africa's moment – Durban to host 2022...

Durban has officially been named the host City for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. EThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor James Nxumalo and the Durban 2022 bid committee delegation from South Africa...

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Miss Earth South Africa 2015 is crowned at Tsogo Sun

Miss Earth South Africa 2015 – Carla Viktor – takes a big step into a more environmentally friendly year following her crowning today, Thursday 10 September, at Tsogo Sun’s Rosa venue at the Palazzo...

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Tsogo Sun remains South Africa’s Best Hotel Group and Large Conference Venue...

For the fourth year running, the business travel community has voted Tsogo Sun as the Best South African Hotel Group. Furthermore, Tsogo Sun’s Sandton Convention Centre has received the coveted best...

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Six finalists chosen for Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Six finalists have been selected from a pool of 131 entrepreneurs in Tsogo Sun’s entrepreneurial development programme to compete for the winner’s title in the Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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Tourism INDABA 2016: Africa’s Top Travel Show is open for buyer registrations

South African Tourism CEO, Mr. Thulani Nzima has announced that Buyer registrations for Tourism INDABA 2016 will open on October 1, 2015. INDABA 2016 will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli...

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South African Tourism openly welcomes recommended Immigration Regulations

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INDABA 2016 exhibitors already on board

More than 130 exhibitors have registered for INDABA 2016.

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INDABA trade show wins coveted EXSA Award

South African Tourism is excited to announce that this year’s INDABA has won the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa’s (EXSA) Platinum Award in the Trade Show (10 000 square metre)...

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Top Tips for exhibitors to take note of for exhibiting at INDABA

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Entries open for prestigious 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards

The Lilizela Tourism Awards help to spur the country’s global competitiveness and create tourism businesses of excellence

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Everything you need to navigate Meetings Africa 2016 – on the Lumi Show app

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African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) launches at Meetings Africa

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INDABA 2016: Pre and post tours a valuable marketing platform for provinces

TOP global buyers are preparing to visit South Africa in a few months’ time to attend the annual INDABA taking place in Durban.

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Make your way to INDABA 2016 – Africa’s top travel trade show

The annual travel and tourism INDABA that takes place in Durban each year is Africa’s premier business platform for tourism exhibitors from the continent, and top-rated tourism buyers from all over...

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INDABA to deliver a spirited and business focused programme for exhibitors

Owners of tourism businesses looking to use this year’s Tourism INDABA to grow their enterprises should prepare to be blown away , as this year’s offering includes more quality networking...

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INDABA 2016: Over 900 meetings scheduled for Africa’s Top Travel Show

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SMME focus at this year’s INDABA

Tourism INDABA will put a firm focus on and have a special showcase of the sector’s Small,

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INDABA 2016 Africa’s Top Travel Trade show – a success

Africa’s Top Travel trade show, INDABA, took place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) from 7 to 9 May and was attended by a total of 7 292 delegates.

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Seychelles and South African tourism boards sign MoU for better cooperation

Better cooperation and exchanges are expected in the field of tourism between Seychelles and South Africa after the two countries’ respective tourism boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

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Media release: Closure of Italy office

South African Tourism is continuously exploring better operating models to reduce overheads and improve its marketing efficiencies, as well as return on investment in markets.

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Tourists to SA reassured of safety

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Global awards for chief convention bureau officer at South Africa National...

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South African Tourism appoints new General Manager: Strategic Events and...

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Neil Nagooroo in the position of GM: Strategic Events and Exhibitions.

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South African Tourism Announces 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards Provincial...

The Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial finalists have been chosen after a tough adjudication process.

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Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom launches Tourism Month in the Free State

September is Tourism Month in South Africa and celebrations this year have started with an official launch today, August 25th, by Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom at the Gariep Forever Resort situated...

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Media Accreditation for Meetings Africa 2017 now open

Media Registration for one of Africa’s biggest business events trade show is now open! Members of the media can now register for accreditation for Meetings Africa 2017, taking place from the 28th...

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South African Tourism launches an innovative Digital Asset Library

Following a review of its growth strategy, aimed at steering the marketing efforts to achieve its overarching goal of attracting five million additional tourists within the next five years starting...

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Statement of the Ministry of Tourism on the publication and distribution of...

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