South Africa’s tourism growth and public-private partnerships receive global recognition
South Africa’s progress in growing its tourism economy through strategic collaboration between government and the private sector has received international recognition from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The
The next 50 years: Vesna Rakić on the future of Seychelles Tourism
As Seychelles celebrates 50 years of independence and five decades of tourism, the destination is entering a new era. Following the reinstatement of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Vesna Rakić has
Airlines Association of Southern Africa Elects Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson for 2026–2027
The incoming Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s (AASA) were elected at the body’s 56th Annual General Meeting and will serve for the next 12
South African Tourism expands MKTE presence as Kenyan arrivals grow 7.7%
As Kenyan tourist arrivals to South Africa reached 36,497 visitors between January and August 2026, representing growth of 7.7%, South African Tourism is placing local enterprises at the heart of
Cape Town to host 20th edition of SportAccord Convention in 2028
SportAccord is delighted to announce that Cape Town, South Africa, will host the 20th edition of the SportAccord Convention in 2028, marking the first time the Convention will be held
Kenya reaffirms destination safety following reported Ebola case
Kenya has moved to reassure visitors and the international tourism industry following a reported case of Ebola involving a patient who travelled to and arrived in the country. Speaking at
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 Officially opens in Nairobi
Kenya has placed digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data and regional cooperation at the centre of its tourism growth strategy as the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) opened in Nairobi
Nielsen Sports SA expands into Tourism with new data and insights division
Nielsen Sports South Africa today announced the official launch of its Tourism Division, effective October 2026. The division extends Nielsen Sports’ established research, measurement and consumer insights capability into the
Ghana to build new 3,000-seat Accra Convention Centre at Trade Fair Centre
Ghana is set to begin construction of a new convention centre in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to cut the sod for the project in the coming weeks.