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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01 Sep 201601 Sep

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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01 Oct 201601 Oct

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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01 Jul 201601 Jul

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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01 Feb 201601 Feb

Tourist Arrivals

2016 Tourist arrival February

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Meetings Africa 2020

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Gauteng

Meetings Africa 2020

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16 August 2019

South Africa | The calibre of competitors involved in this years Lilizela Tourism Awards, are the highest in the illustrious seven-year history of the event.

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South Africa | The calibre of competitors involved in this years Lilizela Tourism Awards, are the highest in the illustrious seven-year history of the event.

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29 July 2019

Bid support bears fruit

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Press Release | 29 July 2019

Bid support bears fruit

South Africa’s bidding support programme for business events, initiated three years ago, is bearing fruit. The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahalela said in the opening session at the SAACI congress yesterday afternoon, that during the 2018-2019 financial year South Africa had a target of 105 submissions.

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29 July 2019

Sector to grow more than R6 billion

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Press Release | 29 July 2019

Sector to grow more than R6 billion

“The South African tourism sector is projected to grow by some R6 billion from R139 billion to more than R145 billion in 2019 – a great advantage for the economy.” This is according to the Acting Chairperson of SAACI, Kim Roberts. At the opening of the 33rd SAACI congress in Durban yesterday afternoon, Roberts said according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the 2018 contribution of the tourism sector in South Africa directly accounted for 2.8 percent of real GDP.

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18 July 2019

Judges announced for the Lilizela Tourism Awards 2019

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Judges announced for the Lilizela Tourism Awards 2019

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18 July 2019

South African Tourism bids farewell to icon Johnny Clegg

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South African Tourism bids farewell to icon Johnny Clegg

Fondly known as the “White Zulu”, Johnny Clegg’s music, a unifying force in South Africa, with the popular tribute to the then incarcerated Nelson Mandela, Asimbonanga!

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15 July 2019

SATSA and SA Tourism lead carbon offsetting initiative

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Press Release | 15 July 2019

SATSA and SA Tourism lead carbon offsetting initiative

SATSA and South African Tourism (SA Tourism) have launched a carbon offsetting initiative to create awareness about the need to reduce the tourism industry’s carbon footprint.

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10 July 2019

South Africa Tourism Welcomes Visa Waivers

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South Africa Tourism Welcomes Visa Waivers

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09 July 2019

SATSA Conference to host emerging businesses

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Press Release | 09 July 2019

SATSA Conference to host emerging businesses

The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) and South African Tourism (SA Tourism) are ensuring that there will be a strong focus on, and participation by emerging businesses at this year’s SATSA Conference.

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South Africa on social media

The KwaZulu- Natal #ShotLeft trip has sadly come to an end. Thanks for joining them on their adventure! Keep follow… https://t.co/X06gEtNk9A

It's a wrap from the #TourismMonth19 media launch at the @DrakensbergSun in the majestic province of KwaZulu-Natal.… https://t.co/8X30SmZxrp

Esteemed members of the media & key stakeholders in the tourism industry listen carefully as the minister explains… https://t.co/mhwL1ZbgSy

"For this year’s Tourism Month, the aim is to make tourism everybody’s business. Every little action contributes to… https://t.co/wZgVoLrju3

Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube: MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs takes to the stage. "We have en… https://t.co/ty9h524H7c

The #TourismMonth19 media launch has officially kicked off. Stakeholders, members of the media & esteemed guests we… https://t.co/cVI8qfGBKB

Welcome to the Tourism Month Media Launch

It only takes 4 easy steps, yes only 4, to get listed on our South Africa's travel directory. Maximise your busine… https://t.co/IYy5J6cxwk

This is how you get listed on one of South Africa’s largest travel directories - 4 easy steps: 1. Register your account 2. Create your listing 3. Submit for moderator approval 4. View your listing online http://bit.ly/2abYUhL"

Good morning from @DrakensbergSun, a 2016 @Lilizela_Awards provincial winner in the Service Excellence category. It… https://t.co/DINX9IPAgx

Tomorrow (23 August 2019) is the World Tourism Month 2019 media launch in the Drakensberg. From the importance of Tourism Month for South Africa to encouraging all South Africans to travel & explore the beauty of this country, don't miss the live feed that will cover this & so much more. Tune in on Facebook or follow us on Twitter on www.twitter.com/SATravelTrade #TourismMonth19 #TravelWeekSA #GottaLuvKZN

#SATravelTrade https://t.co/tmd1jiO2Hy

#SATravelTrade https://t.co/1OfDtS0oVm

Traveling through South Africa is a breathtaking experience. We have a variety of activities to enjoy. #ShotLeft… https://t.co/VVnBQD2cM8

RT @LeeuCollection: BREAKING: #LeeuEstates, the flagship property of #LeeuCollection, is delighted to announce that we are the only hotel i…

RT @TGCSA_: The @NorthernCapeSA is SA's largest province & a must-see destination, whether you prefer the ocean, the desert, the bush or to…

The @TGCSA_ #SpeedMarketing19 sessions are taking place in the @NorthernCapeSA this week. This is the first time th… https://t.co/ZfACzHbowS

Does your establishment need the competitive edge and advantage? Get graded and put your trust in the stars. Apply… https://t.co/aXPOYeoWTo

The benefits of being graded by the TGCSA are endless! Not only will our certified Star Grading give your establishment the competitive advantage it deserves, but it will also promote optimal value for money. Put your trust in the stars and apply to get graded today. http://bit.ly/1OyYXCF

It's Day 4 and they're off again. Keep your eyes on the #ShotLeft timeline for updates on your South Africa.… https://t.co/GPf3bmLR6R

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2016 Tourist arrival January

2016 Tourist arrival February

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South Africa | The calibre of competitors involved in this years Lilizela Tourism Awards, are the highest in the illustrious seven-year history of the event.

Bid support bears fruit

Sector to grow more than R6 billion

Judges announced for the Lilizela Tourism Awards 2019

South African Tourism bids farewell to icon Johnny Clegg

SATSA and SA Tourism lead carbon offsetting initiative

South Africa Tourism Welcomes Visa Waivers

SATSA Conference to host emerging businesses

South Africa on social media

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