Four million tourists visit South Africa in the first half of 2023

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to exhibit strong recovery with the first half of 2023 recording more than 4 million tourist arrivals, according to the latest data from Statistics South […]
Exciting interests in South Africa at IMEX Frankfurt

South Africa’s mission at this year’s IMEX Frankfurt is already promising great returns. During the three-day trade fair, the South Africa stand in Hall 8 at Messe Frankfurt, has been […]
Meetings Africa 2023: Real Business, Sustainable Practices, and Cultural Heritage at the Heart of the Event’s Success

The 17th edition of Meetings Africa 2023, held at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, has been a resounding success, with delegates, buyers, and exhibitors applauding the organization, strategic content, and business […]
Industry players expect visa-free agreement between SA and Kenya to boost tourism and trade

Following the signing of an agreement on visa waiver between the governments of Kenya and South Africa, industry stakeholders in both countries have expressed optimism about how the agreement will […]
#WorldTourismDay2021: South Africa marks Tourism Day in Free State Province

Tourism Month is the celebration of people, places and products. With people at the heart of its brand, South Africa boasts a wealth of diverse landscapes and cityscapes, populated with […]
South African content creates deeper cultural affinity, potentially drives tourism

Netflix announced the launch of the Made in South Africa content collection – a curated collection featuring over 80 South African films, series, documentaries and reality TV shows created by […]
South African Tourism to host its biggest Virtual Road Show & Virtual Fam in China

In a bid to kick start travel to South Africa from China, South African Tourism has announced the 2021 China Virtual Road Show & Virtual Fam to reconnect Chinese buyers […]
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi extends the validity period of different categories of temporary visas

South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period to 30 September 2021 for short-term […]
E-visa extensions, discounted airfares among South Africa’s strategies to woo tourists

To ameliorate the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on its tourism industry, South Africa is initiating a number of measures to get tourists back into the country On top of […]