South Africa tourism appeal is slipping
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South Africa tourism appeal is slipping

South Africa's tourism appeal is slipping, with fewer visitors expressing enthusiasm about traveling there, says SA Tourism's Chief Marketing Officer…

Iris Mayer • Destination Files • 29/10/2026 • 2 min read
De Librije Hosts Exclusive Dining Events in South African Wilderness
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De Librije Hosts Exclusive Dining Events in South African Wilderness

Experience De Librije's exclusive dining events in South Africa's wilderness, hosted at Maloba Private Game Reserve near Kimberley.

Mia • Local Fixers • 28/10/2026 • 2 min read
Family-run safari camp defies industry trends with hands-on hospitality
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Family-run safari camp defies industry trends with hands-on hospitality

Tanda Tula, Africa’s last independent safari camp, defies industry trends with 50 years of hands-on hospitality in Timbavati.

Mia • Off-Season Picks • 27/10/2026 • 3 min read
West Rand plans new tourism experiences beyond heritage sites
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West Rand plans new tourism experiences beyond heritage sites

West Rand diversifies tourism with new experiences beyond Cradle of Humankind, unveiled at 2026 regional conference.

Gisela Weiss • Visa Watch • 26/10/2026 • 2 min read
Zanzibar Tourism Booms with Rising Air Capacity, Falling Hotel Rates
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Zanzibar Tourism Booms with Rising Air Capacity, Falling Hotel Rates

Zanzibar tourism booms with a 33% surge in air capacity, coupled with falling hotel rates, attracting more international visitors.

Iris Mayer • Budget Routes • 25/10/2026 • 3 min read
US travel advisory upgrade sparks Kenya tourism concerns
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US travel advisory upgrade sparks Kenya tourism concerns

Kenya tourism operators worry US Level 3 travel advisory may reduce North American bookings during peak season, with experts warning…

Iris Mayer • Visa Watch • 24/10/2026 • 2 min read
SUJÁN takes over Zambia’s iconic Lower Zambezi safari camps
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SUJÁN takes over Zambia’s iconic Lower Zambezi safari camps

SUJÁN acquires Zambia’s iconic Lower Zambezi camps—Chiawa and Old Mondoro—after 40 years under the Cumings family, ensuring a smooth transition…

Gisela Weiss • Budget Routes • 23/10/2026 • 2 min read
Durban’s Golden Mile Revitalized with Major Investments
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Durban’s Golden Mile Revitalized with Major Investments

Durban's Golden Mile revitalization with major investments in hotel refurbishments, amusement park rejuvenation, and restaurant redevelopment.

Gisela Weiss • Off-Season Picks • 22/10/2026 • 2 min read
Funken Lodge wins Norway’s top hotel award
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Funken Lodge wins Norway’s top hotel award

Funken Lodge wins Norway's top hotel award as one of Norway's leading boutique hotels, showcasing Arctic legacy and hospitality.

Iris Mayer • Visa Watch • 21/10/2026 • 2 min read
Cotonou, Benin, to Host First African Black Travel Summit
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Cotonou, Benin, to Host First African Black Travel Summit

First African Black Travel Summit in Cotonou, Benin, 2027, a milestone for African tourism and travel professionals.

Iris Mayer • Visa Watch • 20/10/2026 • 2 min read