Why women and youth should choose a career in tourism
South Africa stands at the forefront of reimagining travel not just as an economic driver, but as a powerful platform for transformation, empowerment, and connection. With women and youth playing a critical role in the future of tourism, industry leaders are calling for a more…
By Dominique Van Wezop, General Manager, Radisson OR Tambo
In the face of a challenging global tourism landscape, industry leaders are emphasizing the importance of staying relevant through innovative experiences that excite and engage travellers. Despite economic uncertainties and shifting traveller preferences, hotels and destinations worldwide are redefining their offerings to ensure memorable journeys and…
In a proud moment for South African wellness tourism, Brahman Hills has once again earned international recognition, with its Healing Earth Transformative Wellness Spa shortlisted in the Spa of the Year category at the 2025 Destination Deluxe Awards. The Destination Deluxe Awards celebrate excellence, sustainability, and genuine care in the global wellness and travel industry.…
Tourism is a key economic driver in South Africa with its beaches, nature reserves, and bustling hospitality scene contributing approximately 8.8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of 2024. But as winter approaches, ill-prepared businesses struggle to keep the lights on. In June 2023, hotel occupancy rates in Cape Town reached 53%,…
Africa is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for wellness tourism, blending luxury, natural beauty, and indigenous healing traditions to offer transformative experiences for international travellers. According to Global Wellness Institute the continent's wellness tourism market was valued at approximately $89.56 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $114.24 billion by 2029, reflecting a…
The theme for World Tourism Day 2024 is Tourism and Peace, and rightfully so with the amount of negativity and ongoing tension in the world right now. The pursuit of peace is a continuing endeavour, and progress through tourism is more relevant than ever.
Tourism can play a vital role as a catalyst for fostering…
Women's Month is a time to celebrate and encourage South African women in their successes and endeavours and to inspire more people to pursue their passions. No discussion on South Africa's tourism sector would be complete without recognising and highlighting that nearly 70% of our country's tourism industry is composed of women.
As women are…
AI is not designed to replace everyone's job, as is commonly believed, but it is revolutionizing the way we live, work, and play, including the tourism industry. Google travel study shows that 74% of travellers plan their trips online and more than 45% of users use smartphones to plan their vacations. This suggests that the future of…
Travel and tourism boost local economies and if done sustainably, can even help preserve indigenous ecosystems and cultures. The term 'responsible travel' refers to travel that inspires and fuels sustainable tourism practices.
Here are 10 tips for travelling responsibly in 2023
Minimise your eco-footprint
A two-week trip to a new destination might include…
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is the proud winner of the Eco-Hospitality and Tourism category in the 2022 Eco-Logic Awards, taking home a beautiful blue glass trophy. The win was announced on Thursday 22 September, at a sustainability-themed event at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
Online environmental information source The Enviropaedia established…