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The eighth edition of the International Tourism Film Festival Africa-ITFFA 2026- drew to a close in Johannesburg this week with a glittering Awards Night that brought together filmmakers, tourism boards, content creators and a gathering of foreign diplomats under one roof — all there to honour the films that are reshaping how the world sees its destinations. 

SATSA member Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa has been recognised as a winner in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, placing the property among the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on millions of traveller reviews.

SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, acknowledges the concern that recent reports of incidents involving foreign nationals in parts of South Africa may have raised among travellers, trade partners and stakeholders across the African continent.

A feast of family fun: 3–12 July 2026. The Knysna Oyster Festival is turning up the family fun this winter, with a packed programme of activities designed to keep children, parents and grandparents entertained from morning to night.

YearBeyond is inviting tourism businesses to connect with a pool of work-ready young people who are seeking entry-level opportunities in the sector.

A South African-led initiative is redefining what it means to be a responsible traveller, and it’s not about skipping the trip.

EuroCollege, a Dutch private university of applied sciences, was honoured to participate in the Sigma International Tourism Green Lung initiative supported by SATSA (Southern African Tourism Services Association) through the planting of four indigenous trees at the historic Vergelegen Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands.

For 45 years, Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris has remained one of South Africa’s most iconic tourism experiences, carrying thousands of guests skyward in celebration of adventure, connection, and the timeless magic of flight.

FedAir has proudly celebrated the official opening of its brand-new Baobab Lounge at Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, marking an exciting new chapter in elevated regional air travel and guest experience within the Lowveld.

The Western Cape government has marked a significant milestone in the development of astro tourism with the graduation of a new cohort of specialised night sky guides, highlighting the province’s growing focus on niche, experience-based tourism.