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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic travel and visitor safety remain priorities.
TOURISM AND CULTURE

Tourism growth requires government, business and communities to work together

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Climate change is reshaping South Africa’s tourism sector. Responsible use of artificial intelligence could help destinations manage risk, improve efficiency and build more inclusive, resilient economies.
PCC

Artificial intelligence and climate action can build a more resilient tourism sector

Climate change is reshaping South Africa’s tourism sector. Responsible use of artificial intelligence could help destinations manage risk, improve efficiency and build more…

  • Blessing Manale
4 min read
Dr Nik Eberl is the founder and executive chair: The Future of Jobs Summit™ (Official T20 Side Event). He is also the author of Nation of Champions: How South Africa won the World Cup of Destination Branding.
GDP

Stop trying to rescue yesterday’s economy: start building tomorrow’s

South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026. The challenge, argues Dr Nik Eberl, is not only to repair existing industries but to scale new sectors…

  • Dr Nik Eberl
5 min read
The Kwandwe landscape is home to thousands of animal species, including the Big Five, alongside a rich variety of indigenous plants and wildlife.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Beyond Cape Town and Kruger: How SA can sell the rest of the country

International tourism remains concentrated in a handful of South African destinations. We look at what lesser-visited provinces are doing to attract more visitors, investment and…

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read
Mkhuze Game Reserve offers a quieter alternative to the Kruger, with diverse wildlife, wetlands and bushveld landscapes in the heart of northern KwaZulu Natal.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM

The case for slow tourism: Take the road that makes you curious

We’ve turned travel into a checklist of viral photos. This Tourism Month, skip the crowds and drive one hour past the postcards to discover South Africa’s best-kept secrets.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read
Hospitality SMEs can protect service quality, cash flow and revenue by planning early for festive-season demand, from staffing and stock to bookings, technology and customer experience.
TOURISM

Don't wait for December: A hospitality SME's guide to festive season readiness

Hospitality SMEs can protect service quality, cash flow and revenue by planning early for festive-season demand, from staffing and stock to bookings, technology and customer…

  • Jeremy Lang
4 min read
Wildlife is one of the great attractions for tourists.
TOURISM AND CULTURE

South Africa wants tourism to become a year-round engine of growth

As Tourism Month begins, government is betting that digital discovery, new investment, regional connectivity and domestic travel can spread the economic benefits of tourism far…

  • Yogashen Pillay
7 min read