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There is always news in South Africa’s vibrant tourism industry and this is where you can read all about it. This section of the site will be updated regularly with the relevant travel news from South Africa.
| | | South Africa dominated the Africa segment and also won some of the major World titles at the World Travel Awards held in London recently.
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| | | The FIFA 2010 World Cup has the potential to entrench South Africa’s position on the global playing field. In June 2010, millions of football-loving tourists will descend on South Africa, and billions of television watchers around the world will become familiar with the country, creating unprecedented opportunities for tourism in particular and the economy in general.
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| Embarking on a major online marketing campaign, South African Tourism has partnered with 2 premier travel portals to showcase the country’s acclaimed attractions. Microsoft Expedia and National Geographic both feature South Africa’s highlights as part of this initiative. Apart from information, videos, spectacular photographs and screensavers, online reservations are now just a click away.
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| | | More people than ever before are turning to South Africa for the trip of a lifetime. Whether it’s to walk the length and breadth of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held captive, trek through pristine African bush on a 21st century safari or traipse the urban malls in search of Afro couture, millions of travellers from all over the world are choosing South Africa as their next holiday destination.
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| | | One of South Africa’s most luxurious country inns, Le Quartier Français, has recently added another accolade to their long list of prestigious chef, accommodation, restaurant, shop, and wine list awards.
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| | | Tucked away in some of the farthest corners of South Africa or in the midst of the urban jungle, bed and breakfasts, country lodges and small tour operators offer a more authentic alternative to high-end tourist offerings. Whether you’re looking for a corporate retreat, a peaceful weekend haven or tour, ETEYA award-winners offer a gateway to some of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.
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| | | Follow the miracle of the reproduction of the gigantic (up to 1200kg) leatherback and loggerhead turtles in their annual nesting (Nov-Jan) and hatching (Jan-Mar) rituals in the St. Lucia World Heritage Site.
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| Table Mountain National Park has launched a guided six-day/six-night hike that starts in the heart of the city and ends at Cape Point.
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| The quiet town of Sutherland in the Northern Cape is not quiet anymore. The launch of a R36m telescope, which was inaugurated by President Thabo Mbeki recently, is expected to become the Sutherland’s star attraction.
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| South African Tourism (SAT) is expanding its presence on Expedia.com, the world’s leading online travel web site. In a strong follow-up to the existing South African micro-site, a series of new language-specific micro-sites has been launched. These target 7 individual countries.
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