Tag: South Africa tourism

Cape Town
LuxuryTourism

10 South African culinary destinations winning global food tourists

From Cape Town to Franschhoek, South Africa’s food destinations are redefining global culinary tourism.

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Hotel Sky Cape Town Self Check-In
LuxuryTourism

Hotel Sky Cape Town: Africa’s smartest luxury hotel experience

Hotel Sky Cape Town fuses automation, skyline views, and affordability in a bold shift for Africa’s urban hospitality sector.

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New Tengile MalaMala Safari Brand Unites Six Lodges in South Africa’s Sabi Sand
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Luxury Safari just got bigger: Tengile MalaMala Collection opens in Sabi Sand

Luxury safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve is expanding again as demand for high-end African travel picks up. After a slower period for global tourism, deep-pocketed travelers are returning to private reserves, drawn by exclusivity, wildlife access and a more personal style of hospitality.  In response, operators are reshaping how luxury safari brands are presented—bringing together properties, sharpening their identity…

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Cave-Suites kagga kamma
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TPF Hospitality adds Kagga Kamma Eco Lodge & Spa to its portfolio

TPF Hospitality adds Kagga Kamma Eco Lodge & Spa, expanding its luxury travel portfolio in South Africa’s Cederberg mountains.

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Brookdale Estate opens private lodge in Paarl with luxury, vineyards, eco travel
LuxuryTourism

Brookdale Estate unveils exclusive-use lodge to boost luxury tourism

Luxury travel in South Africa’s Cape Winelands is drawing renewed interest, as Brookdale Estate introduces a private-use lodge aimed at high-end visitors seeking space, comfort and quiet. The opening reflects a wider shift in travel, with more guests choosing exclusive stays over busy hotels.  The new Owners’ Lodge sits on a 67-hectare wine estate in Paarl, an area known for…

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Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, positioned in front of the Cape Town EDITION hotel.
LuxuryTourism

V&A Waterfront plans $13.4 million Cape Town Superyacht Marina 

V&A Waterfront plans a $13.4 million superyacht marina in Cape Town, aiming to attract global vessels.

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BusinessTourism

International buyers drive 2026 Tourism surge on South Africa’s South Coast

Global travel headlines in early 2026 have largely focused on conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to airline routes. Far from those pressures, however, South Africa’s South Coast is telling a different story.  New travel data released in March shows a steady rise in international visitors heading to the coastline of KwaZulu-Natal. Tourists and property buyers from the United…

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Cape Town International Airport expansion
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Cape Town Airport’s $1.35 billion upgrade poised to boost tourism and regional economy

Cape Town airport launches $1.35 billion expansion under ACSA’s plan to boost capacity, tourism and global competitiveness.

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Madikwe Game Reserve has introduced new entry measures aimed at limiting the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
BusinessTourism

Madikwe Game Reserve introduces FMD safety measures

Madikwe Game Reserve has introduced new entry measures aimed at limiting the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading to livestock and wildlife in the region. The steps follow broader concerns about outbreaks affecting parts of South Africa’s farming sector.  The reserve’s management, working with the North West Parks and Tourism Board, said the measures are designed to protect…

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Zimbabwe emerged as one of the most important sources of visitors.
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Zimbabwe overtakes UK, China as top source of tourists to South Africa

South Africa’s tourism sector reached a milestone in 2025, welcoming a record 10.5 million international visitors as travel demand continued to recover and expand. The figures reflect steady growth across both regional and long-haul markets, with neighboring countries playing a bigger role than in previous years.  At the center of this shift is Zimbabwe, which emerged as one of the…

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Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors
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South Africa visitor numbers hit record 10.48 million in 2025

South Africa’s tourism sector closed 2025 on a high note, breaking its own records and offering rare good news for an economy hungry for jobs and investment. After several uneven years, the rebound has gathered pace, with foreign visitors returning in numbers not seen before.  Official figures show the country welcomed 10.48 million international visitors between January and December 2025,…

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The houghton hotel spa, Johannesburg
LuxuryTourism

Luxury tourism’s contribution to South Africa’s GDP

High-end travel is emerging as a key driver of South Africa’s GDP growth and foreign exchange earnings.

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