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By Martin Wiest, CEO of Tourvest Destination Management Africa welcomed 81 million international tourists in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024, making it the strongest performing region globally according to the UN Tourism World Barometer[1]. To put this in perspective, global international arrivals reached 1.52 billion in 2025, putting Africa’s performance ahead of the global […]
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Cape Town has firmly established itself as one of the most compelling cultural destinations in the global art calendar. Here, contemporary culture does not reside solely within museums or fair halls, but unfolds across neighbourhoods, studios, historic buildings, and public spaces. At the heart of this momentum stands the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a […]
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By Vumiso Nyamazana – Regional Head: Corporate Property Finance, Absa CIB Annah Watkinson – Head of Global Finance: Coastal Regions, Absa CIB Almost five decades after Sun City set the benchmark for leisure destinations in South Africa, the spotlight has shifted to KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. The announcement of a new Club Med resort, developed by […]
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With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025, the City of uMhlathuze is buzzing with readiness to welcome global investors and business leaders. Scheduled from August 27th to 29th, this year’s forum, themed “Tourism and Infrastructure Investment: Driving Economic Transformation and Enhancing Community Well-Being,” promises a deep dive […]
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By Nomvelo Masango Travelling is a rewarding and worthwhile experience, even when done alone. Having no travel companion should not stop you from experiencing the beauty which various destinations have to offer. When exploring Africa, there are a number of destinations which are suitable for solo travellers. Here are just a few of them worth considering […]
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