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Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

Irvine Partners announces German expansion and launches dedicated travel and tourism division

1 Aug 2024

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

Index Hotels SA takes over management of the C Resort & Residences in Prampram, Ghana

7 May 2024

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Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

31 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Uganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

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Bon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

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Henley Passport Index: The most powerful passports in a time of global travel access growth

23 May 2018

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#AfricaMonth: Pave the way to Open Skies

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

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#Indaba2018: Creating experiences online

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 May 2018

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

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TMCs: When global isn't truly global

Euan McNeil 11 May 2018

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

Cape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

9 May 2018

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#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

7 May 2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

7 May 2018

Rebone Motsatsi

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Cari Coetzee 3 May 2018

Airbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

Airbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

3 May 2018

African Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

African Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

Danny Bryer 2 May 2018

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Robin Fredericks 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

Reduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

Reduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

24 Apr 2018

Western Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

Western Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

17 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

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Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Tourism & TravelUganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Tourism & TravelEthiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

Image via - Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

Tourism & TravelBon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

Photo by Artem Bali on

Tourism & TravelHenley Passport Index: The most powerful passports in a time of global travel access growth

23 May 2018

Photo by Daniel De Ciantis on

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Pave the way to Open Skies

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

Image via

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Creating experiences online

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

Tourism & TravelTripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Tourism & TravelHow a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Tourism & TravelIs that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Tourism & TravelThe carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Travel marketing in Africa

Natalia Rosa 15 May 2018

#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Championing African women in travel - Q&A with Alessandra Alonso

Ruth Cooper 14 May 2018

Photo by Kyle Glenn on

Tourism & TravelTMCs: When global isn't truly global

Euan McNeil 11 May 2018

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelCape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Telling Africa's stories to increase tourism

Danette Breitenbach 9 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Victoria Falls records a 13% increase in tourist visits

9 May 2018

Image Source:

Tourism & Travel#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism & TravelTourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

7 May 2018

KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

Tourism & TravelKZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

7 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

Tourism & Travel#AfricaMonth: Creating a conducive environment for corporate travel in Africa

4 May 2018

#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Six trends driving growth and change in African tourism

Cari Coetzee 3 May 2018

Airbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

Tourism & TravelAirbnb global study reveals millennials as predominant travel consumers by 2025

3 May 2018

African Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

Tourism & TravelAfrican Continental Free Trade Agreement to be welcomed as a boost for tourism

Danny Bryer 2 May 2018

#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: Changing the digital narrative for destination marketing organisations

Robin Fredericks 25 Apr 2018

Business events can lead the growth of African tourism

Tourism & TravelBusiness events can lead the growth of African tourism

Yugashnee Naicker 25 Apr 2018

Reduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

Tourism & TravelReduced development pipeline, strong demand expected to improve hotel performance in East Africa

24 Apr 2018

Western Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

Tourism & TravelWestern Cape wine tourism taps into big data, grows SA travel industry

17 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

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Tourism & TravelWestern Cape economy, communities benefit from R5bn Airbnb boost

12 Apr 2018

Millennials set to reshape the luxury industry through innovation

Tourism & TravelMillennials set to reshape the luxury industry through innovation

Dr. Carlos Martin-Rios 11 Apr 2018

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Tourism & TravelAfrica: On a roller coaster ride

Trevor Ward 5 Apr 2018

Consumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

Tourism & TravelConsumerisation of travel: Millennials changing the face of business travel

3 Apr 2018

How the internet is reshaping World Heritage and our experience of it

Tourism & TravelHow the internet is reshaping World Heritage and our experience of it

Cristina Garduño Freeman 29 Mar 2018

Travel and tourism creates seven million new jobs worldwide

Tourism & TravelTravel and tourism creates seven million new jobs worldwide

29 Mar 2018

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Tourism & TravelWhy Zanzibar was chosen for East Africa's greenest hotel

29 Mar 2018

The private members club set to transform Africa

Tourism & TravelThe private members club set to transform Africa

Cari Coetzee 27 Mar 2018

Asilia's southern Tanzania experiences now in VR

Tourism & TravelAsilia's southern Tanzania experiences now in VR

27 Mar 2018

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Tourism & TravelKenya losing competitive edge in global tourism market

26 Mar 2018

Western Cape tourism remains undeterred by water crisis impact

Tourism & TravelWestern Cape tourism remains undeterred by water crisis impact

23 Mar 2018