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Gauteng, South Africa to Host 2025 Basketball Africa League Finals, Surging New Sports Tourism and Economic Growth – Travel And Tour World

Gauteng, South Africa to Host 2025 Basketball Africa League Finals, Surging New Sports Tourism and Economic Growth – Travel And Tour World

Saturday, May 31, 2025The hosting of the BAL Finals was set to bring together elite basketball teams from across Africa, attracting athletes, fans, and media representatives from multiple countries. The playoffs were to begin on June 6, culminating in the grand final on June 14. This prestigious event underscored Gauteng’s growing capability to organize and facilitate large-scale international sports...

WTTC Highlights South Africa’s Tourism Growth Potential with Projected Three Million Jobs by 2035 – Travel And Tour World

WTTC Highlights South Africa’s Tourism Growth Potential with Projected Three Million Jobs by 2035 – Travel And Tour World

Monday, May 26, 2025New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights an optimistic yet cautious outlook for South Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector in 2025. The sector is forecast to support a record-breaking 1.9 million jobs, surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels and underscoring its vital role as a key economic driver and employer in the country. This milestone...

Zambia, Angola, Mozambique Collaborate Closely With South Africa And Key Regional Partners To Unlock Seamless Travel Opportunities And Propel Multi-Destination Tourism Growth In 2025 – Travel And Tour World

Zambia, Angola, Mozambique Collaborate Closely With South Africa And Key Regional Partners To Unlock Seamless Travel Opportunities And Propel Multi-Destination Tourism Growth In 2025 – Travel And Tour World

Home » TOURISM NEWS » Zambia, Angola, Mozambique Collaborate Closely With South Africa And Key Regional Partners To Unlock Seamless Travel Opportunities And Propel Multi-Destination Tourism Growth In 2025 Saturday, May 17, 2025Zambia, Angola, and Mozambique are joining forces with other key African tourism leaders to ignite bold and transformative growth across the continent’s travel sector in 2025....

South Africa, Chad, Burkina Faso Spotlight African Travel Growth and Global Connectivity at G20 Tourism Meetings – Travel And Tour World

South Africa, Chad, Burkina Faso Spotlight African Travel Growth and Global Connectivity at G20 Tourism Meetings – Travel And Tour World

Monday, May 12, 2025During a pivotal moment for global tourism, South Africa welcomed the world to Durban for the 2nd G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting, signaling the African continent’s growing influence in shaping the future of the travel sector. With high-level representatives from G20 nations and guest countries in attendance, the gathering was more than ceremonial—it marked a shift in how the...

SAA Pilots End Work-to-Rule Action After Successful Wage Negotiations – Travel And Tour World

SAA Pilots End Work-to-Rule Action After Successful Wage Negotiations – Travel And Tour World

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » SAA Pilots End Work-to-Rule Action After Successful Wage Negotiations Wednesday, March 26, 2025South African Airways (SAA) has announced the successful resolution of its wage negotiations with the pilots’ bargaining unit, ending the work-to-rule industrial action that had impacted operations. The pilots have accepted a revised salary and benefits package, which marks the...

South Africa Emerges as Africa’s Billionaire Hub & Luxury Travel Destination – Travel And Tour World

South Africa Emerges as Africa’s Billionaire Hub & Luxury Travel Destination – Travel And Tour World

South Africa is rapidly becoming Africa’s top destination for billionaires and luxury travelers, solidifying its status as an economic powerhouse and global tourism hotspot. The country’s growing wealth, elite real estate market, and world-class tourism offerings have made it the preferred choice for high-net-worth individuals and elite travelers. According to the South African Department of...

Johannesburg Sets Its Sights on Global Tourism Boom: Lumka Dlomo Unveils 2025-26 Strategy at ITB Berlin – Travel And Tour World

Johannesburg Sets Its Sights on Global Tourism Boom: Lumka Dlomo Unveils 2025-26 Strategy at ITB Berlin – Travel And Tour World

At the ITB Berlin 2025, Lumka Dlomo, Destination Marketing Manager of the Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), shared insights into the city’s strategic initiatives to bolster tourism for the 2025-2026 seasons. Representing Johannesburg, South Africa’s vibrant metropolis, Dlomo emphasised the city’s commitment to enhancing its appeal to both international and domestic...

Why Is Cape Town’s Public Transport System a Challenge for Tourists, and How Can Private Transfers Enhance the Travel Experience? – Travel And Tour World

Why Is Cape Town’s Public Transport System a Challenge for Tourists, and How Can Private Transfers Enhance the Travel Experience? – Travel And Tour World

Cape Town, one of Africa’s most popular travel destinations, is witnessing a significant increase in international visitors. However, with this growth comes challenges in public transportation infrastructure, prompting discussions about the role of private transport services in ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience. As more tourists and business travelers arrive in South Africa’s...

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