Tourism

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SATSA Chairperson Oupa Pilane addresses young learners during the Tourism Careers Expo at Schoemansdal Community Hall in Mpumalanga, encouraging them to explore careers, entrepreneurship and innovation in the tourism sector. Photo: Oupa Pilane/X
Southern AfricaTourism

Pilane calls for youth to shape Mpumalanga tourism

SCHOEMANSDAL, Mpumalanga | Tourism industry leader Oupa Pilane has called on young people in Mpumalanga to pursue careers and business opportunities across the...

Lesotho’s Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Honourable Mputi Stephen Mputi, speaks during the opening of the country’s first Annual Tourism Pitso at the Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru on September 16, 2026
Southern AfricaTourism

Lesotho opens first annual tourism Pitso

MASERU, Lesotho, September 16, 2026 — Lesotho has opened its first Annual Tourism Pitso, bringing government officials, tourism businesses, communities, private sector representatives...

Tourists take in the scenic landscapes of the Free State from a hot air balloon, offering a unique perspective of South Africa’s countryside. Photo credit: South African Tourism
Tourism

African travellers drive South Africa tourism growth

Johannesburg, South Africa: Travellers from across Africa are becoming an increasingly important source of growth for South Africa’s tourism industry, with arrivals from...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during their meeting in New Delhi. Photo credit: X/@MEAIndia
DiplomacyTourism

South Africa pushes for direct India flights

Johannesburg, South Africa: South Africa is seeking to restore direct passenger flights with India after more than 11 years without a nonstop connection,...

Africa Travel Indaba
Tourism

Africa Travel Indaba 2027 registration opens soon

Johannesburg, South Africa: South African Tourism is preparing to open registrations for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2027, with the process expected to begin by...

The Dubai Frame stands as one of Dubai’s iconic landmarks, offering views across the city’s historic and modern districts. Photo credit: Dubai Media Office
Middle EastTourism

Dubai targets long term tourism growth

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai is shifting its tourism strategy from recovering from recent disruptions to pursuing sustained long term growth, with the...

AfricaDiplomacyTourism

World Bank backs tourism connectivity, youth jobs in Zimbabwe

Harare - The World Bank is expanding its support for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, focusing on regional connectivity, easier travel and youth employment, according...

AfricaTourism

Zimbabwe tourism expo attracts 133 buyers

Harare - Zimbabwe is positioning tourism as a key driver of economic transformation as the country prepares to host the 19th edition of...