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South
Africa arrives at ITB Berlin 2026 riding a wave of unprecedented
tourism success, having welcomed a record-breaking 10.5
million international visitors during 2025. The rainbow nation's
delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu, descends
upon the German capital this week with clear objectives to … read more
Fresh
economic data out of South Africa paints a striking picture of where
international visitors are choosing to spend their money — and for
anyone selling the destination, the answer is overwhelmingly the
Western Cape. According to figures released
by payment provider Yoco, three locations
alone — … read more
A
fascinating intersection of elite sport, luxury property
and destination marketing is emerging on the outskirts of
Harare. Benjamin Lock, one of Zimbabwe's
most accomplished tennis exports, has publicly committed to bringing his
international tennis and golf network to experience The
Hills … read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles continues to
demonstrate exceptional tourism performance as the latest
arrival statistics reveal sustained growth entering the second month of
2026. The island nation registered nearly ten thousand visitors during
the eighth week of the year, representing a 10.5 percen… read more
Uganda
is making significant strides in positioning itself as a leading
adventure tourism destination across the
African continent. The country's tourism authority has launched an
ambitious training programme aimed at elevating safety and rescue
capabilities at one of Africa's most iconic mountaineering sites. This
d… read more
Ethiopia Stakes Its Claim as Africa's Next Major Business Events Powerhouse
The
transformation of Africa's business events landscape is accelerating,
and Ethiopia is positioning itself at the
forefront of this exciting shift. At the 20th edition of
Meetings Africa in Johannesburg, … read more
A
quiet revolution is underway at Mozambique's
borders. On 11 February
2026, the country officially switched on a completely
redesigned online portal for managing visitor entry, replacing the old
system entirely. Powered by VFS Global, the
cloud-based platform now processes both … read more
Good
news is coming out of Kampala for those
who work closely with government and official delegations moving between
Africa and the Middle East. Uganda's Ministry of Internal
Affairs has confirmed fresh visa-free agreements with
both Egypt and the United
Arab Emirates… read more
The
port city of Dar es Salaam welcomed a wave
of high-spending international visitors this week when the luxury
cruise liner Seven Seas Voyager docked for a
two-day call on 18 and 19 February 2026.
More than 600 tourists stepped ashore to
explore Tanzania's largest … read more
In
a significant development for the Southern African travel landscape,
South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has
announced a pivotal leadership transition designed to ensure stability
and continued growth for the destination. Dr. Shamilla Chettiar has been
officially appointed as the Acting CEO, a
move… read more
South Africa Showcases Tourism Strength at ITB Berlin with Record Arrivals Momentum
Western Cape Draws 67% of South Africa's International Visitor Spend This Peak Season
Zimbabwe's Lock Brothers Plan to Lure International Athletes to Harare's New Estate
Seychelles Records Double-Digit Weekly Visitor Growth as European Markets Drive 2026 Momentum
Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains See Visitor Surge as Safety Standards Rise
Ethiopia Signals MICE Readiness as Africa’s Business Events Map Expands
Mozambique Rolls Out Digital Entry Platform That Covers 183 Countries
Uganda Opens Visa-Free Access With Egypt and UAE for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Luxury Cruise Ship Brings Over 600 Visitors to Dar es Salaam in Tourism Boost
New Strategic Leadership Bolsters South Africa's Tourism Governance
