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Home Affairs launches Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to drive tourism growth and jobs

The Department of Home Affairs launches TTOS, a new scheme to streamline visas for Chinese and Indian tourists, boosting jobs and growth

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

The Cango Cave tour guide who wows the crowds with opera performances

Leigh-Ann Coetzee, a tour guide at the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn, often wows visitors with spellbinding operatic performances.

Travel South Africa Western Cape
Sarene Kloren|Published

Celebrating Madiba's legacy with the Nelson Mandela Museum

The Nelson Mandela Museum, situated in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, carries the Madibalegacy. Nontlahla Dalindyebo, a senior manager at the museum, tells me how.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Cultivating ethical tourism and community upliftment at Africa's Travel Indaba

Unpacking the challenges and opportunities of community upliftment in sustainable travel.

Travel Travel News
Dominic Naidoo|Published

AI enhancing efficiency and ease for travellers and tourism businesses

AI-driven innovations are revolutionising the travel industry, from personalised recommendations for travellers to streamlined operations for airlines, hotels, and tour operators.

Tech Fintech
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Make your next holiday a cruise holiday with MSC Cruises

The arrival of MSC Splendida on South African shores will provide cruisers with a new standard of luxury, comfort and entertainment.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Tourism budget vote 2023 – ‘Building back better together’

The Department of Tourism’s 2023/24 budget is dedicated to grow the sector, ignite economic growth and create employment opportunities for all.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Tourism celebrates fifth year of its Green Tourism Incentive Programme

A resource efficiency incentive programme of the Department of Tourism, the GTIP encourages and supports private sector tourism enterprises to adopt responsible tourism practices.

News Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

Five reasons why Zululand should be on your bucket list

A culturally rich, magical place, Zululand boasts breathtaking landscapes, stunning beaches, forests and wetlands, thrilling wildlife and a diversity of unique flora.

Travel Sponsored
Brandstories|Published

TKZN collaborates with local SMMEs to take KZN tourism to global heights

This year, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal is partnering with nine small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in showcasing the splendour of the province’s tourism sector.

Travel Sponsored
Brandstories|Published