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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.
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SA Specialist is an interactive online learning programme that will improve your knowledge of South Africa.
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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 Partner Platform.
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Tourism operators can update their offering and for travellers to find accommodation, activities and attractions.
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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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News
- 22 September 2025
South African Tourism South Europe hub unveils the global campaign to its market: “South Africa Awaits - Come Find Your Joy!”
80 viewsPress Release | 22 September 2025South African Tourism South Europe hub unveils the global campaign to its market: “South Africa Awaits - Come Find Your Joy!”A CAMPAIGN TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR INNER CHILD Launched on September 8, 2025, on the South European markets (France, Italy, and Spain), South African Tourism‘s new campaign is more than just a simple tourism promotion tool. In a world that moves too fast, “Come Find Your Joy!” invites us to reconnect with our childlike spirit.80 views - 22 September 2025
Explore South Africa's heartbeat through art, dance, and story
107 viewsPress Release | 22 September 2025Explore South Africa's heartbeat through art, dance, and storySouth Africa’s true treasure is found in its people, the carriers of its vibrant, intangible soul. Beyond the iconic landscapes and Big Five safaris lies a nation whose deepest stories are painted in the sacred geometry of Dr Esther Mahlangu's artworks, carried in the ancient Amahubo hymns of Mbuso Khoza, plucked from the strings of Victor Sithole’s umakhweyana, and spoken into being by world champion poets like Xabiso Vili.107 views - 17 September 2025
South African youth enthral at the inaugural G20 tourism hackathon challenge
158 viewsPress Release | 17 September 2025South African youth enthral at the inaugural G20 tourism hackathon challenge#G20TourismHackathon - The picturesque hills of the Sabie River valley in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province provided a tranquil haven for a group of aspiring young innovators who took on a challenge to reimagine the future of tourism through a digital lens.158 views - 17 September 2025
Tourism Ministers’ Mpumalanga Declaration
127 viewsPress Release | 17 September 2025Tourism Ministers’ Mpumalanga DeclarationMpumalanga Declaration G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting, 2025127 views - 17 September 2025
What’s the occasion: Insight into the Indian Traveller visiting South Africa
107 viewsPress Release | 17 September 2025What’s the occasion: Insight into the Indian Traveller visiting South AfricaAs part of South African Tourism’s effort to understand shifts in the Indian market, the Analytics and Insights Unit has found that the reason for the trip and who you take along significantly influences where you go, how you plan, and what kind of experiences you seek. From family holidays to friend getaways, Indian travellers demonstrate remarkable adaptability in their approach to travel planning and preferences.107 views - 16 September 2025
Host cities confirmed for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba
247 viewsPress Release | 16 September 2025Host cities confirmed for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel IndabaFollowing a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years commencing 2026.247 views - 27 August 2025
Unlocking South Africa’s Culinary Tourism Potential with Feasts for the Future
316 viewsPress Release | 27 August 2025Unlocking South Africa’s Culinary Tourism Potential with Feasts for the FutureThe SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025, held on 11–12 August at The Capital Empire in Sandton, Johannesburg, brought together over 220 chefs, tourism leaders, culinary entrepreneurs and gastronomy thinkers. Hosted by SA Chef Media and Paragon Africa, and headlined by Unilever Food Solutions, the event didn’t just showcase South Africa’s culinary potential – it charted a roadmap for how gastronomy can power tourism growth.316 views - 26 August 2025
Alexandra Masterclass Sparks Township Gastronomy Growth at SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025
323 viewsPress Release | 26 August 2025Alexandra Masterclass Sparks Township Gastronomy Growth at SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025As part of the SA Chef Conference & Expo 2025 held in Sandton last week, SA Chef Media in partnership with the Wakanda Food Accelerator hosted a high-impact masterclass in Alexandra, Johannesburg, with support from South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB). The initiative aimed to spotlight township gastronomy and unlock economic opportunities in VTSD communities - Villages, Townships, and Small Dorpies - with Alexandra positioned as a vibrant, emerging culinary hub.323 views

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