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Tourism and investment leaders from across the continent are urged to attend the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), taking place on 14 April 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) as part of World Travel Market Africa. Produced in partnership with JLL Africa, an affiliate member of UN Tourism, the one-day conference brings […]
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Cape Town, 13 March 2026: Africa’s hospitality sector continues to expand, with the continent’s hotel development pipeline reaching 577 hotels and more than 104,000 rooms, growing 13.3% year-on-year. South Africa’s hospitality market is also showing steady growth, with the sector valued at USD 11.49 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 12.19 billion in 2026, […]
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Polokwane, the capital of South Africa’s premier sustainable tourism province, will host Pan-African tourism industry leaders. The province is the home of the Kruger National Park and some of the world’s leading nature reserves. As a top eco-tourism destination, the Province offers authentic African experiences, including viewing the Big Five, exploring baobab trees, hiking in […]
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By Michael Pownall, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Valor Hospitality Partners – AMEA There should be no doubt that Africa’s tourism potential is enormous. The continent’s 54 countries are home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders, cultural experiences, and culinary delights on the planet. Home to more than a billion people, there’s also […]
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By Nikki Ekstein After a year of pandemic, travelers are looking for open spaces, safety, and sunshine—and are ready to put down serious cash to get it Early in the global pandemic, travel experts rushed to determine the shape of the recovery. Would it be L-shaped? More like a W? A year later, despite brief upticks and plenty of pent-up […]
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We are still in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic and, while we are slowly starting to lift restrictions, industries like travel and tourism are still unable to operate and most likely won’t be able to for at least the near future. This is quite significant for a country like South Africa, where approximately one […]
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