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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!
Lilizela Tourism Awards
Recognising and rewarding tourism players and businesses who work to deliver world-class products and services.
SA Specialist
SA Specialist
SA Specialist is an interactive online learning programme that will improve your knowledge of South Africa.
Welcome South Africa
Welcome South Africa aims to create and sustain engagement with industry stakeholders, and encourage information sharing.
Digital Assets Library
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.
Deals Dashboard
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.
Travel Directory
Travel Directory
Tourism operators can update their offering and for travellers to find accommodation, activities and attractions.
Africa's Travel Indaba
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.

Research

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  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook July 2021

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    01 Apr 202101 Apr
    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook July 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

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  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook March 2021

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    31 Mar 202131 Mar
    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook March 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

    840
  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook February 2021

    438
    01 Feb 202101 Feb
    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook February 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

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  • Industry Reports

    International Tourist Behaviour Survey

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    Industry Reports
    International Tourist Behaviour Survey

    Dipstick on changes in consumer preference.

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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

    63
    01 Oct 201601 Oct
    Tourist Arrivals
    2016 Tourist arrival October

    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.

    63
  • Tourist Arrivals

    2016 Tourist arrival November

    94
    01 Nov 201601 Nov
    Tourist Arrivals
    2016 Tourist arrival November

    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.

    94
  • Tourist Arrivals

    2016 Tourist arrival May

    27
    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.

    27
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Events

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  • Gauteng

    Meetings Africa 2020

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    Gauteng
    Meetings Africa 2020
    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 2020 will take place from 24-26 February 2020, with BONDay on the 24th.
    24 26 2020
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News

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  • 13 May 2024

    African businesses encouraged to redefine themselves on the global stage

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    African businesses encouraged to redefine themselves on the global stage
    Durban - The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, says it is up to the African continent to be bold about what it can offer the world. Mahlalela was the keynote speaker at the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 (ATI), which sets the scene for the ATI that will start tomorrow until Thursday at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban.
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  • 11 March 2024

    South Africa Tourism Launches The 'Mega Lekker Escape'

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    South Africa Tourism Launches The 'Mega Lekker Escape'
    Spanning the breadth of South Africa, 90 Australian and New Zealand travel agents, consumer and trade media, embarked on a series of nine simultaneous familiarisation trips (fam trips) across the country, each led by an ANZ Wholesaler, culminating in a two-day training event at the spectacular Sun City Resort for the South African Tourism’s inaugural Mega Lekker Escape – the name, borne from South African slang meaning very nice or enjoyable.
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  • 23 June 2022

    “It’s time to step into a brave new world”, says South African Tourism ACEO, Themba Khumalo

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    Press Release | 23 June 2022
    “It’s time to step into a brave new world”, says South African Tourism ACEO, Themba Khumalo
    South African Tourism welcomes the end of all COVID-19 restrictions after South Africa’s cabinet yesterday concluded that they had served their purpose. The revision of the COVID-19 management regulations heralds a new chapter for the country. It is a necessary shot in the arm for the tourism sector, which has been battered by more than two years of the global pandemic and related restrictions. The latest revisions include the removal of the mask-wearing mandate indoors and limits on gatherings and border checks for COVID-19 – and the need to be vaccinated to enter South Africa.
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  • 20 June 2022

    Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) clean sweeps at the Skytrax Awards

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    Press Release | 20 June 2022
    Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) clean sweeps at the Skytrax Awards
    Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to announce that it has won a number of Skytrax awards at a ceremony held in Paris, France, on June 16, 2022. ACSA’s Golden Triangle Airports have received the top three Best Airports in Africa.
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  • 16 June 2022

    South Africa pays tribute to its youth with digital campaign in Times Square

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    Press Release | 16 June 2022
    South Africa pays tribute to its youth with digital campaign in Times Square
    June 16 2022, South African Tourism and the South African Consulate General New York commemorate the country’s Youth Day by launching a new digital campaign in the heart of New York City’s Time Square. The campaign creative features three of the destination’s innovators that embody the revolutionary spirit, creativity and courage of its young people including comedian Trevor Noah, visual activist Zanele Muholi, and innovator Siyabulela Xuza.
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  • 01 June 2022

    South African Tourism appoints Nomasonto Ndlovu as the new Chief Operations Officer

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    Press Release | 01 June 2022
    South African Tourism appoints Nomasonto Ndlovu as the new Chief Operations Officer
    South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Nomasonto Ndlovu as the organisation’s new Chief Operations Officer. Nomasonto will officially commence her role on 1 July 2022.
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  • 31 May 2022

    Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day with AAXO

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    Press Release | 31 May 2022
    Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day with AAXO
    The Exhibitions industry builds the platforms on which business is done, and in 2022 it seems that we are finally on the road to recovery, building businesses and connecting people from all over the world. Global Exhibitions Day, GED,2022 falls on 1st June, and the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, UFI, encourages the Exhibitions industry worldwide to acknowledge and celebrate the undeniable value of exhibitions in accelerating the pace of economic recovery by creating platforms for networking, business exchange and in-person connection.
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  • 27 May 2022

    Business Events Sector Critical for Tourism Sector Recovery

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    Press Release | 27 May 2022
    Business Events Sector Critical for Tourism Sector Recovery
    “The future for our African continent is bright. It is now time for our country, South Africa, to reclaim our place as an attractive tourism and business events destination,” these were the sentiments of the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela at his post-budget vote industry engagement on Thursday, 26 May 2022.
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