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There is good news in the latest arrivals data from Stats SA, but also a few signals that deserve closer attention. Q1 2026 marks South Africa’s strongest first-quarter arrivals performance since 2019, with overall recovery now sitting at 95.2% of pre-COVID levels.

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is set to make history with a series of Guinness World Records™ attempts, bringing Hilux owners together from across the country in a bold, large-scale celebration of the all-new 9th generation Toyota Hilux.

Luxury travel specialist GILTEDGE has begun 2026 with significant international recognition, securing two customer service awards, two Virtuoso trophies, and multiple global nominations across luxury travel and golf tourism.

Robben Island Museum (RIM) acknowledges the recent concerns raised in the media regarding an isolated incident involving the diversion of payments to a non – RIM bank account from tour operators.

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has been awarded top honours in the Local Economic Benefit category at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading examples of tourism that delivers measurable impact for people, place and planet.

A collective of leading African tourism stakeholders has launched the Sustainability Profile initiative, a free, standardised solution designed to simplify how sustainability information is captured, shared, and accessed across the travel industry.

Graskop Gorge Lift Co (GGLC) has been recognised on a continental stage, taking home a silver award in the Nature Positive category at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026.

The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) proudly announces the 8th edition of its globally recognized festival, set to take place on June 2 – 5th 2026.

A recent Mandarin language training programme for South African tourist guides marks an encouraging step in strengthening the sector’s readiness for the Chinese market.

Shark cage diving remains one of the most established marine tourism activities in the Western Cape. For the travel trade, it offers a structured, year-round product that can be packaged into FIT itineraries, group travel, and corporate experiences.