From visitor accessibility and experiences to accommodation, the Sapphire Coast has come out tops at the 4th Durban Tourism Business Awards, showcasing the wealth of tourism options on this beautiful coastal stretch. Hosted at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in June, the awards honoured innovation and excellence within the tourism sector, with the…
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value experiences, according to groundbreaking new research from SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa. The study, the most comprehensive…
Aliwal Shoal Hope Spot – one of South Africa’s most famous dive sites, a key tourism attraction, and a Marine Protected Area (MPA) – is located just 50km south of Durban and 5km off the coast of Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) South Coast. Originally designated in 2014 as part of a suite of South…
As international travel from China begins to pick up again in 2023, South Africa has a real opportunity to attract Chinese tourists and give the economy a much-needed boost. But change is needed to really take advantage of this opportunity. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, Chinese travellers led the world…
