Patricia de Lille under fire for dissolving SA Tourism board
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism board with immediate effect after finding its recent meeting unlawful, sparking backlash from civil groups.
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Minister provides update on Tourism Equity Fund
Applications for the TEF opened in November 2023.
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SA Tourism recoups R35 million linked to irregular payments
Several irregular payments were made for services not rendered by South African Tourism’s US and South Africa offices.
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Places to visit in South Africa – The Addo Elephant Park
Known for its elephants and Big 5, the Addo Elephant National Park is one of the best places to visit in South Africa.
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International tourist arrivals continue to increase in SA
During the first 11 months of 2023, South Africa welcomed 5.8 million visitors from the rest of Africa, marking a significant 75.5% of all arrivals, compared to the same period in 2022.
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SA tourism boosted by year-on-year increase in foreign travellers in November 2023
SA experienced a significant boost in tourism with a notable increase in foreign travellers in November 2023.
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Hotels carry tourist accommodation industry into robust recovery
Hotels played a crucial role in the resurgence of South Africa’s tourist accommodation sector in 2023.
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Google Maps removes ‘Nyanga’ from fast route suggestions in tourist safety push
De Lille revealed that SAPS is also developing a coding system to better capture and analyse real-time data on tourist-related crimes
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Tourism Department strikes ‘cashless’ deal with Google to promote South Africa
The Tourism Department and Google inked a ‘cashless’ deal to promote South Africa as a prime destination and boost the industry with digital training.
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Watch: Trevor Noah champions South African tourism in new campaign amid cost controversy [video]
Trevor Noah headlined a new tourism campaign for South Africa, sparking discussions about the initiative’s funding.
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South Africa’s tourism ministry publishes ‘Masterplan’ to safeguard travel industry
The South African tourism ministry unveiled a strategic ‘Masterplan’ to revitalise and secure the travel industry’s future.
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SA tourism earmarked for ‘better than normal’ recovery levels in 2023
During the first half of 2023, the industry faced challenges, registering a ‘below-normal’ score of 76 on the TBI.
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Tourism Business Council provides clarity on Trevor Noah R33 million saga
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa released a statement, clearing the air around the controversial Trevor Noah R33 million deal.
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De Lille clears the air about Trevor Noah R33 million deal to promote South Africa for five minutes
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has clarified that no government money will be used for this venture.
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2023 Africa Travel Indaba kicks off in Durban
The 2023 Africa Travel Indaba which takes place from Monday to Thursday, 11 May 2023, aims to reach pre-COVID-19 participation levels.
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SA Tourism board dissolved – De Lille points to Tottenham deal
The SA Tourism Board was dissolved after eight of its 11 members, including the chairperson, resigned amid ongoing backlash over the infamous Tottenham deal.
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SA tourism recovered 152% year-on-year in 2022
Data shows that South Africa welcomed 5.7 million tourists in 2022 – a sharp increase of 152% when compared to 2021.
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De Lille: Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship unlawful and invalid
Tourism Minster Patricia de Lille says legal counsel advised that the proposed Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship is unlawful and invalid.
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SA Tourism launches probe into Tottenham presentation leak
The SA Tourism board is on a manhunt for a leak in its structures, following backlash over the Tottenham deal.
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SA Tourism gets backlash for pursuing ‘deadline day’ deal with Tottenham Hotspur
SA Tourism is getting flak for spending a third of its annual budget on a potential deal with Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s what you must know.