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KwaZulu-Natal has always had the raw ingredients. Mountains. Coastline. Rolling hills. Game reserves. Zulu heritage. Battlefields. Warm water. Warm people....
Tourism & Hospitality
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South Africa is particularly well positioned to capitalise on several key growth trends in global tourism, believes Professor Dr Dr...
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When people think about chefs, the picture is often incomplete. There’s the white jacket, the apron, the intensity and sometimes...
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The global luxury travel market is shifting toward longer, experience-led stays, with wine estates increasingly part of this trend. According...
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The 2026 LUXE Restaurant Awards, held at the new landmark restaurant MIRA Sandton, brought together many of the country’s most...
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Twenty-five cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Gqeberha this season, nine of them staying overnight. That kind of footfall...
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Set on Steenberg Farm in the Constantia Valley, home to the 5-star Steenberg Hotel & Spa, executive chef Kerry Kilpin...
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South Africa’s tourism and travel industry marked a major sustainability milestone with the launch of the Tourism & Travel Green...
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Zanzibar's tourism growth is accelerating at a pace that is now reshaping the island's investment landscape, with official data showing...
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South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is...
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Something has shifted in how South Africans think about getting away. The automatic impulse to book international, or default to...
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In the rolling hills of Bushbuckridge, a small veranda once stood as the modest beginning of a life that would...
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When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming...
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From crisp hotel bed linen to spotless tablecloths and fluffy towels, white has become the universal language of hospitality. It’s...
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Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel Kilimani, Nairobi with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking...
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Block off your calendars – Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands' only virtual trade show OurAfrica.Travel is back from 16...
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South Africans are entering 2026 with renewed energy for exploration, blending technology, luxury, and passion-driven pursuits into their holiday plans....
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South Africa’s tourism industry is entering a period of rapid reinvention, driven by shifting traveller expectations, digital evolution, sustainability demands...
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Every December, the same migration happens: Johannesburg empties out, the N2 fills up and South Africa's coastal towns brace for...
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In the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, talent alone is never enough. Young chefs rely on mentorship: real, hands-on and...
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Holidays have always been more than just a break from the everyday. They are a chance to restore balance and...
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South Africa has just come through its most demanding tourism year since the 2010 FIFA World Cup as Johannesburg hosted...
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Cape Town is celebrating another international achievement as the Twelve Apostles Terrace event venue – operated by the Table Mountain...
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Sanlam’s Youth4Tourism initiative has been named the winner of the 2025 Trialogue Strategic CSI Award, recognising its innovative approach to...
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If the latest statistics on tourist arrivals are anything to go by, then this coming December festive season will be...
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Hospitality has always been good at welcoming guests. The question is whether we are as good at welcoming young people...
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In hospitality and retail, peak seasons are a true test of speed, efficiency and consistency. Restaurants, hotels, cafés and busy...
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As business adapts to hybrid work, digital tools and new expectations around how people connect, one may assume the era...
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There is a shift happening along South Africa’s east coast, and Durban is quietly taking centre stage. Global brands are...
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Visit Stellenbosch, in partnership with the Stellenbosch Improvement and Transformation Initiative (SITI) Special Rating Area not-for-profit company, has launched and...
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In hospitality and retail, the pace can be relentless at times – but during peak seasons, such as the upcoming...
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As the wellness industry continues to advance, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: Outdoor treatments and immersive natural environments are...
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Zimbali Lodge on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is entering a new phase under Dream Hotels & Resorts. Once known as a...
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Gqeberha’s hospitality scene is about to transform. Currently scheduled to open April 2026, The Capital Boardwalk will introduce the city’s...
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For South Africans, travel is a story about identity, aspiration and the delicate balance between opportunity and limitation. The places...
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Township & Village (T&V), the Stellenbosch social enterprise connecting travellers with community-led experiences, has been awarded Global Silver in the...
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For decades, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast was shorthand for seaside holidays, where families would pack up the car and head...
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Let’s be honest: When we think 'cleaning', our minds jump straight to the products – the disinfectants, the degreasers, the...
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When Sipho Mahlangu, also known as Mphathi, walks through the doors of MINT Express Sandton View, there is a quiet...
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The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it...
