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The National Treasury has confirmed that the proposed VAT increase, scheduled to take effect on 1 May 2025, has officially been withdrawn. The VAT rate will remain at 15% until further notice — welcome news for many in the tourism sector.

Last week, we brought a slice of Madagascar to South Africa with three dynamic workshops held in Cape Town and Johannesburg after a successful WTM Africa 2025.

ANEW Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the acquisition of ANEW Resort Hunters Rest Rustenburg in North West. Previously managed by the ANEW group for the past five years, the property is now officially owned by the group, marking another milestone in its expansion within South Africa’s hospitality sector.

As the doors closed on WTM Africa 2025, the feeling was unanimous: this year’s show was one of the most energised and impactful to date.

The Africa’s Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition brought together the travel trade community in the heart of Livingstone, Zambia. If you missed the Livingstone edition, there’s good news — the Africa’s Eden Travel Show is heading on the road with a series of regional events across Southern Africa.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has provided initial guidance on implementing this VAT increase once it comes into effect.

Glamping Expo 2025 is offering a special 10% discount exclusive to SATSA members. The Glamping Expo will be hosted in Johannesburg, 20 - 21 June 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.

Air France-KLM continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting communities, arts, and culture in the regions it serves. With a long-standing belief in the power of connection — both through travel and meaningful local partnerships — the airline recently played a key role in helping a group of young South African dancers realise their dreams on the global stage.

The partnership between SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism in Southern Africa, and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) was officially signed at WTM Africa 2025.

South Africa’s tourism industry is set to make history with the launch of the Guinness World Record for Tourism at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa.