South African Tourism Trade (GL)

SSouth African Tourism works to support both local and international travel trade partners through education about South Africa, tools to assist with the marketing of South Africa and South African products and strives to unlock opportunities for business in the tourism value chain. Keep up to date with the latest industry news and events in South Africa and abroad, and become an expert on South Africa through our various support tools and programmes listed below.

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa

TGCSA is the only officially recognised organisation that authorises accommodation establishments to display stars. Get graded today!

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Lilizela Tourism Awards

Recognising and rewarding tourism players and businesses who work to deliver world-class products and services.

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SA Specialist

SA Specialist is an interactive online learning programme that will improve your knowledge of South Africa.

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Welcome South Africa

Welcome South Africa aims to create and sustain engagement with industry stakeholders, and encourage information sharing.

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Digital Assets Library

A collection of some beautiful images and video clips made for the esteemed partners of South African Tourism in promoting travel in and to South Africa.

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Deals Dashboard

If you're a travel trade partner, widen your reach by uploading your latest and greatest South African travel deals to South African Tourism's own Deals Dashboard.

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Travel Directory

Tourism operators can update their offering and for travellers to find accommodation, activities and attractions.

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Africa's Travel Indaba

One of the largest tourism marketing events in Africa and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar.

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival September

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival September

This report analyses tourist arrivals to South Africa. As part of a national effort to improve the quality of tourism statistics in South Africa, tourist arrivals, as opposed to visitor arrivals, is now been released. Please note that published figures exclude Transit tourist.

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival October

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival October

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival November

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01 Nov 201601 Nov

Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival November

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival May

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01 May 201601 May

Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival May

This report analyses tourist arrivals to South Africa. As part of a national effort to improve the quality of tourism statistics in South Africa, tourist arrivals as opposed to visitor arrivals is now been released. Please note that published figures exclude Transit tourist.

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival June

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01 Jun 201601 Jun

Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival June

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival July

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival July

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival January

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01 Jan 201601 Jan

Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival January

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival February

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival February

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Meetings Africa 2019

25 Feb27 Feb 2019

25 Feb '1927 Feb '19

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Meetings Africa 2019

In recent years, the global meetings industry has begun to recognise Africa as a sought after destination. Meetings Africa showcases Africa’s diverse offering of services and products where African associations and African meetings industry professionals can partner to help transform our continent. In the last five years (between 2013 and 2017) Meetings Africa has hosted over 1000 international and regional buyers, 1336 exhibitors and over 7000 visitors. Meetings Africa 2019 will take place from 25-27 February 2019.

25 Feb27 Feb 2019

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Africa's Travel Indaba 2019

07 May09 May 2019

07 May '1909 May '19

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Africa's Travel Indaba 2019

Africa's Travel Indaba is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products and attracts international buyers and media from across the world. INDABA is owned by South African Tourism and organised by Pure Grit Project and Exhibitions Management (Pty) Ltd. Africa’s Travel Indaba will take place from 7 to 9 May 2019 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, with 6 May being BONDay. Join the movement and follow the conversations on Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelindaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelindaba/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/18073943/ Hashtag: #AfricaMovesYou

07 May09 May 2019

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15 January 2019

Uncovering Limpopo through speed marketing

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Uncovering Limpopo through speed marketing

SATSA accredited tour operators discovered the wild and free province of Limpopo, at the latest round of national speed marketing sessions. SA Tourism in partnership with SATSA and Limpopo Tourism hosted various trade members from the industry.

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29 December 2018

UPDATE: Flash floods at Forever Resorts Badplaas

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UPDATE: Flash floods at Forever Resorts Badplaas

Flash flooding at the popular Forever Resorts Badplaas in Mpumalanga, that caused damage to some of the resorts public areas as well as the Hydro and Spa.

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21 December 2018

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa – Directing you in the right way

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Press Release | 21 December 2018

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa – Directing you in the right way

In a recent partnership, the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) joined up with Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app, to guide travelers to all tourism graded establishments.

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20 December 2018

Analysis of SA Tourism’s performance: Jan - Oct 2018

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Analysis of SA Tourism’s performance: Jan - Oct 2018

An analysis of SA Tourism’s performance in 2018. A slight growth during the period: January - October, when compared with the same period last year.

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16 December 2018

Sun City hail storm update

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Press Release | 16 December 2018

Sun City hail storm update

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) management have been in touch with their Sun International counterparts at the Sun City resort. This follows yesterday’s freak hail storm in the North West Province that saw damage to the property forcing guests to abandon their rooms due to flooding.

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14 December 2018

SA Tourism CEO to sit on prestigious advisory board of UNWTO.QUEST

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Press Release | 14 December 2018

SA Tourism CEO to sit on prestigious advisory board of UNWTO.QUEST

South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, has been appointed onto the advisory board of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) QUEST program. UNWTO.QUEST is a program designed by the UNWTO to enhance governance, planning and management in Destination Management Organizations (DMOs).

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13 December 2018

Welcome campaign to improve relations between border post officers and travellers

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Press Release | 13 December 2018

Welcome campaign to improve relations between border post officers and travellers

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) will be rolling out its Welcome campaign during the busy festive season period to foster better engagement between our border post officers and visitors passing through these border posts.

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12 December 2018

Mother City to host Agritech conference & exhibition in 2020, with R15m economic boost

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News | 12 December 2018

Mother City to host Agritech conference & exhibition in 2020, with R15m economic boost

Cape Town and the Western Cape Convention Bureau, together with the support of the South African National Convention Bureau, are proud to announce that the Mother City will play host to Agritech Africa 2020, organised by Kenes Exhibitions.

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South Africa on social media

VACANCY: Do you do Tourism? Are you passionate about South Africa? An exciting ExCo opportunity exists for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at South African Tourism’s Head office in Sandton. Application details here: https://bit.ly/2RXE2R6

VACANCY: Do you do Tourism? Are you passionate about South Africa? An exciting ExCo opportunity exists for a Chief… https://t.co/WsfyofvvvE

In 2018, Africa's Travel Indaba hosted over 1 100 exhibitors from 23 African countries. With over 1 747 registered buyers from around the world who attended this year’s event, we want next year to give even more of Africa a chance to show off. Register now - https://bit.ly/2JAfDJr #AfricaMovesYou #Indaba2019

In 2018, @travel_indaba hosted over 1 100 exhibitors from 23 African countries. With over 1 747 registered buyers w… https://t.co/NRO2E8aeGE

Keep up to date with the latest travel trade news from South African Tourism - http://bit.ly/2P3Zv9y

Keep up to date with the latest travel trade news from South African Tourism - https://t.co/d5RUskE7eB https://t.co/yvOkuvHJpS

#TradeNews: @SATravelTrade have been invited to visit the @Tshwane_Tourism Showcase 2019, a table-top exhibition of… https://t.co/MQonQNZWNs

#TradeNews: SA Travel Trade has been invited to visit the Tshwane Tourism Association Showcase 2019, a table-top exhibition of over 200 tourism related products & services from the City of Tshwane to be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre on 23 January 2019. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2McsgwX

RT @GoToSouthAfrica: Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of @MzansiGirl. South African Tourism is saddened by the news of her…

RT @GoToSouthAfrica: Cape Town has been voted the greatest city on earth in the @TelegraphTravel Awards 18 & marks the 6th year that our be…

RT @GoToSouthAfrica: South Africa grabs the 5th spot as most Instagrammable Country in the World. The winners were chosen via a comprehensi…

If you are looking for a conference venue, let the South Africa National Convention Bureau help you find what you’re looking for - http://bit.ly/2EhYoPw

If you are looking for a conference venue, let @SA_NCB help you find what you’re looking for -… https://t.co/SSsUHouI2g

Each month we are getting closer and closer to #MeetingsAfrica19. If you are in the meetings, incentives and special events industry, it’s time to come together and present a compelling offering to the global market! Register now - http://bit.ly/2PCrKcP

Each month we are getting closer and closer to #MeetingsAfrica19. If you are in the meetings, incentives and specia… https://t.co/CK97sNpLdV

RT @DebbieDamant: #WelcomeSA #WeDoTourism #PortsofEntry https://t.co/6fk8wRbBXY

#DidYouKnow: The Free State geological attraction, Vredefort Dome, is the world's largest and oldest known meteorit… https://t.co/kQHujvkvpv

Free State boasts some of the most impressive rock features in the world. It is most renowned for the mighty sandst… https://t.co/eB0IbHDVAT

WATCH: Thank you message from Ficksburg Border Post, Port Manager, Cynthia Hardnick https://t.co/C1WdKbBGJs

We’re in full swing here at the Ficksburg Border Post, serving our neighbours freshly prepared boerewors rolls & a… https://t.co/vSyOvc3vsN

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Research

2016 Tourist arrival September

2016 Tourist arrival October

2016 Tourist arrival November

2016 Tourist arrival May

2016 Tourist arrival June

2016 Tourist arrival July

2016 Tourist arrival January

2016 Tourist arrival February

Events

Meetings Africa 2019

Africa's Travel Indaba 2019

News

Uncovering Limpopo through speed marketing

UPDATE: Flash floods at Forever Resorts Badplaas

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa – Directing you in the right way

Analysis of SA Tourism’s performance: Jan - Oct 2018

Sun City hail storm update

SA Tourism CEO to sit on prestigious advisory board of UNWTO.QUEST

Welcome campaign to improve relations between border post officers and travellers

Mother City to host Agritech conference & exhibition in 2020, with R15m economic boost

South Africa on social media

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