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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.

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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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival November

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Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival May

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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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Africa's Travel Indaba 2019

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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 2 to 4 May 2019 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. 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

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16 April 2019

Africa’s Travel Indaba teams up with local street art talent in Durban!

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Press Release | 16 April 2019

Africa’s Travel Indaba teams up with local street art talent in Durban!

SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Monday, 15 April, 2019: From the hieroglyphics in Egypt to the cave paintings in Maropeng, art has always been a vehicle for documenting history and telling our stories. Art is also an interpretation of life and takes many different forms, such as music, paintings, graffiti and dance.

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15 April 2019

Breaking News: Non-stop flight between Cape Town and USA announced

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Press Release | 15 April 2019

Breaking News: Non-stop flight between Cape Town and USA announced

Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) welcomes the announcement by United Airlines that they intend launching a new non-stop route between the US and Cape Town, from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, New York.

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14 April 2019

SA Tourism celebrates 25 Years of Democracy with 25 of the best Instagrammable locations

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Press Release | 14 April 2019

SA Tourism celebrates 25 Years of Democracy with 25 of the best Instagrammable locations

South African Tourism (SA Tourism), along with partners Travelstart and @SouthAfrica will collaborate in an exciting Instagram initiative that will showcase the best of South Africa through the month of April 2019.

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04 April 2019

Africans have the power to rehaul Africa’s story

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Press Release | 04 April 2019

Africans have the power to rehaul Africa’s story

SOUTH AFRICA, Durban – Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019: In a bid to boost tourism in Africa, it is time that we change our narrative from a continent that needs saving to one that is thriving. This was the key insight at Africa’s Travel Indaba Media Launch held at The Plant Venue Co., Durban on 3rd April 2019.

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02 April 2019

Statement from the South African Tourism Board

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Press Release | 02 April 2019

Statement from the South African Tourism Board

The Board of South African Tourism has resolved to investigate allegations received against the organisation’s CEO, Mr Sisa Ntshona, through its anonymous tip-offs reporting mechanism. The Board is obligated to thoroughly investigate these allegations, in the best interest of all parties concerned.

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18 March 2019

South African Tourism appoints new Hub Head for North America

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South African Tourism appoints new Hub Head for North America

Well-known and respected Marketing and Advertising Executive, Jerry Mpufane, will swop his Johannesburg office for the Big Apple. Mpufane has been appointed as the new South African Tourism Hub Head for USA and Canada, taking over from Bangu Masisi whose term in office has come to an end.

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17 March 2019

Andrew Young leads delegation to four African countries

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Andrew Young leads delegation to four African countries

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – A delegation of about 50 professionals from the United States arrived in South Africa on Sunday, 17 March, led by former United Nations Ambassador and Mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young and his wife Carolyn. Among many highlights of this once-in-a-lifetime trip will be the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Cradle of Humankind exhibition, a short drive from Johannesburg.

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11 March 2019

ITB Berlin Exhibitors profiles

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ITB Berlin Exhibitors profiles

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South Africa on social media

We encourage all tourism establishments to enter and get recognized for your hard work in providing service excellence. Enter the #LilizelaAwards19 here: https://bit.ly/2GRBcEa

We encourage all tourism establishments to enter and get recognized for your hard work in providing service excelle… https://t.co/gDAvjLYOGV

[VACANCY]: Are you passionate about South Africa, travel & tourism? We're searching for a result driven Trade Relat… https://t.co/4FtEObxKMn

#TRADENEWS: AC Hotels by Marriott has opened in Cape Town. This is its first property in Africa and the Middle East… https://t.co/wsJI6zANwQ

#TRADENEWS: AC Hotels by Marriott has opened in Cape Town. This is its first property in Africa and the Middle East. The magnificent hotel is situated at the Yacht Club development of the V&A Waterfront, opposite the new cruise terminal and 400m from the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2DtjiIK

Want to help us promote travel in and to South Africa - we've collected some beautiful images and video clips, and they are available to you right here: http://bit.ly/2tMhgfp

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#Indaba2019 is only 10 days away! Visit https://bit.ly/2HcW90N for the latest news on this year's event.

#Indaba2019 is only 10 days away! Visit https://t.co/H0QQV2w5eP for the latest news on this year's event. https://t.co/xzrD5dV8FA

Let South African Tourism help you host your star-graded establishment on southafrica.net and perfect your profile with the Travel Directory - http://bit.ly/2abYUhL

Let South African Tourism help you host your star-graded establishment on https://t.co/0R2suxhH0h and perfect your… https://t.co/pMmepd5ggt

The only star worth trusting: Did you know that a three-star grading implies that your establishment and standards of your facilities are very good? Learn more about the other star gradings and what they mean: http://bit.ly/2Bf9b6b

The only star worth trusting: Did you know that a three-star grading implies that your establishment and standards… https://t.co/M9gLun175e

SA Tourism has partnered with 3 Durban artists to paint a 22-metre wall mural inside the Durban ICC that will be unveiled during #Indaba2019. The wall mural is a representation of KwaZulu-Natal lifestyle, showcasing the culture in the region. Read more: http://bit.ly/2UFghj3

SA Tourism has partnered with 3 Durban artists to paint a 22-metre wall mural inside the @DurbanICC that will be un… https://t.co/gBxpTRDxWI

15 Days until #Indaba2019. Over 18 900 new business leads were generated at Africa's Travel Indaba last year. Make sure that you are part of this year's event. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2LSlT0S

15 Days until #Indaba2019. Over 18 900 new business leads were generated at @travel_indaba last year. Make sure tha… https://t.co/N4LP0JiatV

[VACANCY]: We are committed to building a better South Africa and we believe in investing in our youth as future leaders. Our Graduate Internship Programme is an intensive cross-functional programme which offers unemployed South African graduates opportunities to gain hands-on work experience in the Tourism Sector. The closing date is 29 April 2019 and no applications will be accepted. Visit https://bit.ly/2GprOKI for more information.

[VACANCY]: We're committed to building a better South Africa and investing in our youth as future leaders. Our Grad… https://t.co/mGCsGN00En

Breaking News: Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) welcomes the announcement by United Airlines that they intend on launching a new non-stop route between the US and Cape Town. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2UFVFHy

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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

Africa's Travel Indaba 2019

News

Africa’s Travel Indaba teams up with local street art talent in Durban!

Breaking News: Non-stop flight between Cape Town and USA announced

SA Tourism celebrates 25 Years of Democracy with 25 of the best Instagrammable locations

Africans have the power to rehaul Africa’s story

Statement from the South African Tourism Board

South African Tourism appoints new Hub Head for North America

Andrew Young leads delegation to four African countries

ITB Berlin Exhibitors profiles

South Africa on social media

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