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  • Zimbabwe emerges as South Africa’s leading African tourism source market
  • AFRICAN TOURISM SURGE: BOOMING REVENUES, BUT MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Africa: Luxury Tourism Is a Risky Strategy for African Economies!

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getaway.co.za /1 month ago

Zimbabwe emerges as South Africa’s leading African tourism source market

The post Zimbabwe emerges as South Africa’s leading African tourism source market appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

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tourism-review.com /2 weeks ago

AFRICAN TOURISM SURGE: BOOMING REVENUES, BUT MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE

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allafrica.com /1 day ago

Africa: Luxury Tourism Is a Risky Strategy for African Economies!

[The Point] Luxury tourism aims to attract high-spending tourists to stay at premium resorts and lodges or visit exclusive attractions. It's a strategy that's being adopted widely...

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travelweek.ca /1 month ago

Report from Indaba 2026: Canadian market is booming, and Club Med is coming to South Africa

DURBAN — With nearly 66,000 arrivals recorded in 2025 and a remarkable recovery rate of 99% compared to pre-pandemic levels, Canada is now the eighth largest international market f...

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thespiritsbusiness.com /21 hours ago

Why Africa remains a growth market for spirits

Africa is one of the few regions with positive growth for spirits, according to Euromonitor, led by markets like Nigeria and Kenya The post Why Africa remains a growth market for s...

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travelnews.co.za /2 days ago

SA routes top Africa’s unserved market

Three South African routes feature in the top ten of Embraer’s 2026 Africa Connectivity Report,…

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nytimes.com /1 month ago

Africans Exploring Africa

A growing middle class is increasingly mobile — and changing African ideas about leisure, travel and even the continent itself.

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allafrica.com /2 weeks ago

Mauritius: Mauritius Captivates South African Travel Trade With High-Impact Three-City Roadshow

[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island's leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city...

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getaway.co.za /1 week ago

SA international tourist arrivals rise 12.8% in 2026 as Brazil market booms

The post SA international tourist arrivals rise 12.8% in 2026 as Brazil market booms appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

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tourism-review.com /3 days ago

NATIONAL DIFFERENCES OF EUROPEAN TRAVELERS RESHAPE THE MARKET

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travelnews.co.za /3 weeks ago

Malawi Feature: Malawi revamps its tourism profile

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capetown.travel /1 month ago

Cape Town, Zimbabwe and Namibia form strategic partnership to boost regional tourism value

Joint initiative targets longer stays, higher spend and stronger Southern African positioning. A strategic partnership has been established between Cape Town, Zimbabwe, and Namibia...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Uganda: How Afcon Will Impact Uganda's Tourism

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON), poses an opportunity to market E.Africa to the world, for Uganda it is being viewe...

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hospitalitynet.org /4 weeks ago

Cape Town Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty

Cape Town's tourism has grown 92% in overnight foreign visitors since 2015, driven by the CTAA air access programme, with U.S. visitors accounting for 40% of international card spe...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

South Africa: Tourism Sustains Jobs, Drives International Arrivals

[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Minister Patricial de Lille says tourism sustained 954,000 direct jobs in the economy in 2024, meaning tourism now supports 1 in every 18 jobs in South Afri...

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travelnews.co.za /1 month ago

Feature: OneAfrica – trade-only transfers

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Uganda: Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy to Attract More Australian Travellers

[Nile Post] The delegation, made up of travel professionals, tourism marketers, media representatives and destination advocates, recently concluded a nationwide tour exploring Ugan...

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allafrica.com /3 weeks ago

Mauritius: From the Golden Eye to the Golden Hour - Mauritius Strengthens Tourism Ties in London

[Mauritius Tourism] Strong demand for Mauritius carried into 2026, with tourism arrivals rising 6.8% in Q1 to 348,445 visitors, up from 326,389 a year earlier, signalling sustained...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Kenya: Ulwazi Place Expansion Targets Kenya's Growing Conference Tourism Market

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's conference tourism sector has received a boost following the expansion of Ulwazi Place, a meetings and hospitality facility located within the Afric...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Tanzania: Tanzania Steps Up Russia Tourism Push

[Daily News] Tanzania -- TANZANIA is seeking to attract at least one per cent of Russia's 13.4 million outbound travellers as it steps up efforts to diversify tourism source market...

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travelnews.co.za /3 weeks ago

Demand rises as airlines boost ZNZ flights

Zanzibar’s appeal to South Africans continues to strengthen. A wave of airline expansion, including…

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

South Africa: Minister Promotes SA Tourism Offering in Mexico

[SAnews.gov.za] As part of efforts to expand market access and streamline travel through digital innovation, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has met with Mexico's Vice Secretary...

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allafrica.com /23 hours ago

Kenya: Cultural Festivals Key to Diversifying Kenya's Tourism Product

[Capital FM] Cultural Festivals have been highlighted as a key driver of diversification and growth of Kenya's tourism sector, as the country works towards the target of 5 million...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

South Africa: Ethekwini Tourism Sector Rebounds As Visitor Numbers Rise

[SAnews.gov.za] With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attrac...

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travelweek.ca

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allafrica.com

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capetown.travel

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getaway.co.za

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hospitalitynet.org

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nytimes.com

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